Birth Rate in Okinawa Still Highest in Nation
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total fertility rates across all Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures decreased in 2023, though each...
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Birth Rate in Okinawa Still Highest in Nation
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total fertility rates across all Kyushu and Okinawa prefectures decreased in 2023, though each...
Kyushu MaaS to Launch in August
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Conference has announced the launch of "Kyushu MaaS" (Mobility as a Service) on August 1, aiming to simplify travel across the Kyushu region by...
Kyushu Governments Plan for Potential Evacuations Amid Taiwan Crisis
In light of a potential “Taiwan contingency,” the Japanese government has presented an evacuation plan for residents of Okinawa’s Sakishima Islands, pairing them with...
Kyushu Trade Surplus Continues for Third Month, Driven by Strong Auto Exports
The Kyushu economic region, including Okinawa and Yamaguchi, reported a trade surplus of 144.8 billion yen in April, marking the third consecutive month of surplus...
Genkai Nuclear Plant Pump Malfunction
On the 27th, Kyushu Electric Power reported a malfunction in an emergency feedwater pump at Genkai Nuclear Power Plant Unit 4, located in Saga Prefecture...
Five Companies Join Kyushu IPO Challenge Squad for 2024
The Fukuoka Stock Exchange held an induction ceremony on May 20 for the "Kyushu IPO Challenge Squad," a support program aimed at companies in Kyushu...
Fukuoka Bank App Glitch Resolved Quickly
On May 23, around 1 PM, smartphone apps for Fukuoka Financial Group’s banks, including Fukuoka Bank, experienced difficulties starting up...
Kyushu Welcomes Record-Breaking Foreign Visitors
Kyushu saw a significant rise in foreign visitors in April, with 366,407 arrivals, marking a 15% increase compared to the same month in 2018, before the COVID-19 pandemic...
Kyushu, Okinawa Economy Slowly Recovers
The Bank of Japan's Fukuoka branch maintains its assessment that the Kyushu and Okinawa economies are gradually recovering despite some weak sectors...
Rainfall and Temperature Predictions for Northern Kyushu: Prepare for Heavy Rain and High Heat
Northern Kyushu is expected to experience normal to above-average rainfall and higher-than-usual temperatures over the next three months...