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Record Number of Foreign Workers in Fukuoka Prefecture: 64,990
The Fukuoka Labour Bureau reported that by the end of October 2023, the prefecture had 64,990 foreign workers, a 13% increase (7,597 workers) from the previous year, setting a reco...
Fukuoka Prefecture Launches Multilingual Portal Site “FUKUOKA IS OPEN”
Fukuoka Prefecture has launched the multilingual portal site "FUKUOKA IS OPEN" with the goal of establishing Fukuoka as a globally favored destination. Designed to attract internat...
Former Olympic Judoka Arrested for Alleged 40 Million Yen Fraud
A 58-year-old ex-Olympian judoka, Kenji Maruyama, was arrested at his home in Onojo City, accused of defrauding 40 million yen from a woman in Chiba under the guise of a cryptocurr...
New Initiative for Seismic Retrofitting of Homes in Fukuoka
Following the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Fukuoka Governor Hattori announced the formation of a new council in collaboration with municipalities to promote seismic...
Record Rise in Okinawa Tourists Boosted by Cruise Ships
Okinawa experienced an 18% increase in tourist arrivals in January, reaching 629,100 visitors. This surge is attributed to the operations of cruise ships from Naha Port and events....
Former MrMax Executives Arrested Over Suspected Kickback Scheme
Ex-executives from the discount store chain MrMax, including former IT department head Kuroiwa Yoshikazu (60) and his subordinate Ito Takayuki (56), were arrested for...
Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Committing Indecent Acts with 14-Year-Old Student
A 48-year-old teacher employed at a municipal junior high school in Fukuoka City has been arrested. Last October, he allegedly engaged in indecent acts with a 14-year-old female st...
Fukuoka’s World Aquatics Championships Costs Double Due to Delays
The financial closure of last summer's World Swimming Championships and World Masters Championships, held in Fukuoka City, revealed that the costs escalated to over...
Kyushu Hosts First PAC-3 Missile Drill Outside Military Base
Fukuoka City witnessed a landmark event as the PAC-3 missile deployment drill was conducted at Uminonakamichi Seaside Park, a first for Kyushu outside traditional military...
Tragic Choking Incident in Miyama City School Raises Safety Concerns
A first-grade boy tragically died after choking on a quail egg included in his school lunch at an elementary school in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The incident occurred during...