Seismologist Warns of Kego Fault Risk
University of Tokyo seismologist Kenji Satake warned in Fukuoka on August 5 that residents should treat the risk from an unruptured section of the Kego Fault Zone...
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Fukuoka Assembly Approves Independent Cash Probe
The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly decided on August 5 to ask the prefectural bar association to help establish an independent committee under Japan Federation of Bar...
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Kaohsiung, Kitakyushu Send Aid to Yatsushiro
Taiwan's Kaohsiung City and Kitakyushu City jointly sent emergency supplies to Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, on August 3 following earthquake damage in the area...
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Fukuoka Urges Water Conservation at Hakata Station
Fukuoka officials urged residents to conserve water during a campaign outside Hakata Station on August 3, part of national Water Week activities that began August 1...
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Fukuoka LDP Caucus Chief to Resign
Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly member Matsuo said on August 3 that he intended to resign as chairman of the assembly's Liberal Democratic Party caucus. Matsuo held a...
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Fukuoka Pursues Backup Capital Status
Fukuoka is preparing to seek designation as one of Japan’s official backup capital cities following the passage of new legislation establishing a framework to support...
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Experts Warn of Kego Fault Risk
The recent Kumamoto earthquake has renewed attention on the danger posed by unruptured fault segments, with experts warning that Fukuoka’s Kego Fault Zone faces...
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Lawmaker Defends Quake-Night Fundraiser
A political fundraising event hosted by Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly LDP leader Tosho Matsuo drew criticism after proceeding on the evening of the July 28 earthquake...
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Seven Arrested in Cannabis Case
Police have arrested seven people, including a 22-year-old man from Fukuoka City, on suspicion of illegally selling cannabis liquid in Kitakyushu, saying the operation...
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Fukuoka Expands Overseas Spending Probe
Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori announced on July 30 that the prefecture will expand its independent investigation into controversial overseas travel expenses...
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