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Kyushu’s Last Lotteria Closes

The final Lotteria outlet in Kyushu closed on March 29 in Fukuoka’s Sawara Ward, ending the brand’s regional presence after decades of...

Hakozaki Redevelopment Plan Details Unveiled

A consortium led by Sumitomo Corporation has released a detailed master plan for redeveloping the former Kyushu University Hakozaki campus in...

Police End Probe Into Vacant Home Theft Ring

Fukuoka Prefectural Police announced on March 26 that they had arrested and indicted four Vietnamese nationals in connection with a series of...

Fukuoka Court Overturns Sanction on Language School

The Fukuoka High Court on March 25 overturned a government order that barred a Japanese language school in Fukuoka City from accepting new...

Heisei Chikuho Railway to Be Replaced by Bus System

The Heisei Chikuho Railway in Fukuoka Prefecture will be discontinued and replaced by a bus-based system, following a formal decision on March...

Kyushu University, Glasgow Launch Joint Program

Kyushu University announced it will establish a joint academic program with the University of Glasgow in October 2028, focusing on global...

Kyushu University Partners on Transport Solutions

Kyushu University announced a partnership with Itoshima City, Showa Bus, and the Toyota Mobility Foundation to address regional transportation...

Nurse Posts Patient Records, Hospital Apologizes

A hospital in Fukuoka City apologized after a nurse in her 20s photographed a patient’s medical records and posted them on social media...