Kitakyushu Rolls Out Free Public Transport Days
Kitakyushu City recently held a "Public Transport Free Day," allowing complimentary rides on all its public transport networks to boost ridership. The initiative was well-received....
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Avispa Fukuoka Reaches Emperor’s Cup Semis
In the quarter-finals of the Emperor's Cup, Japan's premier soccer championship, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Shonan Bellmare with a 3-1 win on the 30th. This marks the first time Avisp...
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FFG Unveils Startup Hub in Fukuoka
Fukuoka Financial Group (FFG) has opened a new facility called "GROWTH I" in Fukuoka City to support startups. The hub offers shared office spaces and will host events aimed at net...
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Fukuoka Takes on Raccoon Invasion
Fukuoka Prefecture has initiated a plan to tackle the growing problem of raccoons, an invasive species with strong reproductive capabilities that is causing severe damage to local ...
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Monkey Alert: Onojo City Ups Patrols
On the evening of August 31, a man in his 70s was lightly injured after being scratched by a monkey near his home in a residential area of Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Police re...
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Stairway to Harmony: New Interactive Installation at Nishitetsu Fukuoka
On September 1, the northern exit of Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station will feature a unique musical installation—a "giant keyboard instrument" built into the staircase. As people step up...
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Kyushu Electric, Saibu Gas Hike Rates
Kyushu Electric Power and Saibu Gas announced rate hikes for October due to a reduction in government subsidies. For standard households, the electric bill will increase...
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Shochu Sales Hit Record Low in 2022
The Fukuoka branch of Teikoku Databank reported that the 2022 sales of the top 50 shochu and awamori makers hit a record low of 222.7 billion yen, down 7.8% from...
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Fukuoka Takes Action on Swine Fever Alert
Fukuoka Prefecture convened an emergency meeting to discuss preventive steps against Classical Swine Fever (CSF), following suspected cases at a pig farm in...
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Schools in Prefecture Go Straw-Free
Schools in Munakata City have initiated a "straw-less" campaign to reduce plastic waste, starting with Hinosato Middle School. Milk cartons have been redesigned to make straw-free ...
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