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Kitakyushu Plans ¥1 Billion Upgrade for School, Park Toilets

Kitakyushu City has proposed a ¥1.06 billion budget for upgrading school and park toilets...

Kitakyushu’s Record ¥643.5 Billion Budget Focuses on Startups and Sustainability

Kitakyushu City announced a record ¥643.5 billion FY2025 budget, up 2.5% from the previous year...

Wales Rugby Team to Face Japan in Kitakyushu

The Wales national rugby team, ranked 11th in the world, will play a test match against Japan on July 5, 2025...

Kitakyushu Allocates ¥2 Billion for Emergency Security Measures

Following a recent stabbing incident involving two middle school students at a fast-food restaurant in Kitakyushu...

Sanyo Shinkansen Celebrates 50 Years with Historical Map Exhibit

The Sanyo Shinkansen marks its 50th anniversary this year, and a special exhibit highlighting its history through...

Japan’s First Electric Aircraft Cargo Trial Begins at Kitakyushu Airport

Kitakyushu Airport is now the hub for Japan's first trial of electric aircraft for cargo transport. On January 20, city officials, along with...

Nissan to Build EV Battery Plant in Kitakyushu

Nissan has announced plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in Kitakyushu. The plant will produce...

“City of Hope” Construction Begins on Former Kudo-kai Headquarters Site

Construction has officially started on the "City of Hope," a welfare facility in Kitakyushu designed to support people facing financial hardships...