Kyushu-Okinawa Business Outlook Weakens
The Bank of Japan’s September Tankan survey showed business sentiment in Kyushu and Okinawa falling to...
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Ryukyu Bank Launches ¥2B Startup Fund
Ryukyu Bank and Ryukyu Capital have launched a ¥2 billion venture fund to support mid-stage startups. The new fund is ten times the size of earlier versions and...
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Orion Beer Set for September IPO
Orion Beer, based in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, has applied to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as September, potentially becoming...
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Kyushu-Okinawa Population Drops as Foreign Residents Surge
According to Japan’s internal affairs ministry, the total population of the eight prefectures in Kyushu and Okinawa fell...
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Okinawa Theme Park Denies Role in Review Deletion
Okinawa’s new theme park Junglia issued a statement denying involvement in the recent removal of large numbers of user reviews...
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Luup Launches E-Scooter Sharing In Naha
Tokyo-based Luup has launched its electric scooter and bike-sharing service in Naha City, Okinawa. As of July 8, the company operates...
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Fukuoka, Ishigaki Confirm Evacuation Plan Ties
In preparation for a potential Taiwan emergency, Ishigaki Mayor Yoshitaka Nakayama met with...
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Okinawa’s “Junglia” Theme Park to Open in July 2025
The "Junglia" theme park, under construction in northern Okinawa, will open on July 25, 2025. Targeting the travel demand from...
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Okinawa Tourism Recovers to 95% of Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024
Okinawa welcomed 9.66 million visitors in 2024, a 17% year-on-year increase and the third-highest total on record...
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Ishigaki Island Uses AI Cameras to Boost Sports Tourism
Ishigaki City, Okinawa, is leveraging AI cameras for automatic filming and streaming of sports events to attract more tournaments and training camps, overcoming transportation chal...
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