Yamakawa Joins Hawks, Pledges New Beginning
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 32-year-old Hotaka Yamakawa, a seasoned right-handed power hitter and free agent from the Seibu Lions...
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Yamakawa Joins Hawks, Pledges New Beginning
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 32-year-old Hotaka Yamakawa, a seasoned right-handed power hitter and free agent from the Seibu Lions...
Auto Tax Scandal Grows in Fukuoka: New Data Leak Found
Fukuoka Prefecture has announced an additional potential data breach at an outsourced automobile tax call center, affecting around 30,000 more individuals...
Fukuoka City to Conclude COVID-19 Mass Vaccination
Fukuoka City has announced the conclusion of its COVID-19 mass vaccination program at the city office on December 28, due to a decrease in appointment bookings. However, individual...
Suspected Bird Flu Case in Wild Bird in Fukuoka City
A weakened wild bird found in Fukuoka City tested positive for suspected bird flu, potentially marking the first case in the prefecture this season. The bird, a dunlin, was later f...
NTT West Japan Subsidiary Data Breach
NTT West Japan's subsidiary, NTT Business Solutions, has been implicated in a data breach involving a former temp worker who illegally disclosed about 9 million customer records. O...
QPS Research Institute Successfully Launches Second Satellite
Kyushu-based startup, QPS Research Institute, has successfully launched its fifth small satellite on Dec. 15 from New Zealand. This launch marks the second satellite in their ambit...
Fukuoka Prefecture Issues Potential Heavy Snow Warning
Fukuoka Prefecture is facing its coldest weather this season, with Fukuoka City recording the lowest temperatures. Due to strong cold air, temperatures have significantly dropped, ...
Taiwanese Tuna Sold as Shizuoka Produce by Trial Stores
Trial Company, headquartered in Fukuoka City and operating supermarkets nationwide, has been found to have sold seafood with incorrect country-of-origin labels...
Free Hotel Stays with Early Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
Starting January 8th next year, a campaign offering free hotel accommodation near Kitakyushu Airport will be available for passengers on early morning or...
Innovative AI Research in Agriculture Highlighted in Fukuoka’s Budget
Fukuoka Prefecture has presented an additional supplementary budget of approximately 74.6 billion yen to the Prefectural Assembly. This budget is aimed...