Strong Quakes Shake Aso Region
A magnitude 5.8 quake struck Kumamoto’s Aso region on the evening of November 25...
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Kumamoto Launches Expert Panel to Revive City Tram Operations
The City of Kumamoto held the first meeting of an expert panel on October 22 to discuss measures for revitalizing the city’s troubled tram system...
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Suntory Launches “Aso Beer” in Kyushu
Suntory will release “Aso Beer” on October 7, a Kyushu-exclusive brew made with Kumamoto barley malt and Aso spring water...
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JR Kyushu To Build Office Tower Near TSMC Hub In Kumamoto
JR Kyushu announced plans to build a seven-story office building in front of Higo-Ōzu Station in Ōzu Town, Kumamoto...
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Chinese Language Center To Open at Kumamoto University
Kumamoto University announced on July 9 that a Chinese language education center will open on campus on July 15, operated by...
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Tamico To Build Chip Plant in Kumamoto
Tamico Kumamoto, a subsidiary of South Korea’s MiCo Group, will open its first Japanese plant in Tamana City...
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TSMC Delays Second Kumamoto factory Due to Traffic Concerns
TSMC has postponed the construction of its second factory in Kumamoto from Q1 2025 to later in the year to address traffic congestion concerns in the area
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Kumamoto Mayor Takes Pay Cut Over Tram Issues
Facing repeated operational failures in the Kumamoto City tram network, including...
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Kumamoto Eyes Urban Renewal Fueled by New City Hall and Semiconductor Growth
The City of Kumamoto convened its Urban Strategy Council on April 2 to discuss long-term urban development plans centered around...
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JR Kyushu And Kumamoto Agree on Restoration of Hisatsu Line
JR Kyushu and Kumamoto Prefecture have finalized plans to restore the Hisatsu Line between Yatsushiro and Hitoyoshi...
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