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New Director of Kyushu Transport Bureau Emphasizes Tourism and Transportation
Shugo Harada, the newly appointed director of the Kyushu Transport Bureau, emphasized his commitment to enhancing tourism and transportation in Kyushu during...
New Route for Kyushu Shinkansen Under Review
A hearing by the ruling party's review committee was held regarding the development policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route. Sakai Hidetaka...
Record Foreign Visitors to Kyushu in First Half of 2024
Kyushu saw a 60% increase in foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, reaching over 2.13 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 15%. The devaluation of...
BOJ Fukuoka Maintains Positive Outlook on Kyushu-Okinawa Economy
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch has maintained its assessment that the Kyushu-Okinawa economy is "recovering moderately" despite some weak areas. The July report indicates robus...
JR Kyushu Announces Significant Fare Hike from April 2025
JR Kyushu will implement its first fare increase since 1996, effective April 2025. The base fare will rise from ¥170 to ¥200, with specific routes seeing significant increases. For...
Rainy Season Ends in Northern Kyushu: Brace for Scorching Heat!
The Japan Meteorological Agency announced today that the rainy season has ended for the northern Kyushu region, including Yamaguchi Prefecture. This year's rainy season...
Kyushu Industrial Production Index Rises
The Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade, and Industry reported a 2.2% increase in the industrial production index for May, reaching 108.2. This rise, driven by...
New Director General of Kyushu Bureau Focuses on 5G and ICT
Etsuko Nakanishi, the new Director General of the Kyushu Bureau of Telecommunications, held her inaugural press conference in Fukuoka City on July 18...
Kyushu and Okinawa Department Store Sales Increase by 4.6% in May
Sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa rose by 4.6% in May compared to the same month last year, marking 32 consecutive months of...
Kyushu’s June Economic Sentiment Declines for Sixth Month
The Cabinet Office reported that Kyushu's economic sentiment index dropped for the sixth consecutive month in June, falling 1.4 points to 47.0. High prices and low consumer spendin...