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Fukuoka’s TrueBizon Paves Way for Drone Routes
TrueBizon, a drone startup in Fukuoka, is rapidly developing "sky paths" to allow drones to fly shorter distances. Collaborating with companies with drone expertise, they plan a 40...
Kyushu Companies Lead in Sustainable Goals
A 2023 survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch shows a growing emphasis on renewable energy and recycling among Kyushu companies. The active engagement in Sustainable Developme...
Fukuoka Airport Battles Summer Congestion with Vouchers
Fukuoka Airport has initiated a campaign to ease parking congestion during the summer vacation by urging travelers to use the international terminal's parking area, which is usuall...
Largest Domestic Ship Launched on North Kyushu Route
The new shipping route connecting North Kyushu and the Sea of Japan has seen an increase in cargo handling, leading to the deployment of the largest domestic container ship, "Kaifu...
More Trains Added to Fukuoka’s Congested Subway
The Fukuoka City Subway's Nanakuma Line has made revisions to its schedule as of the 19th, aiming to reduce congestion. Following the extension of the Nanakuma Line to Hakata Stati...
Fukuoka Prefecture Records Highest Tax Revenue
Fukuoka Prefecture's fiscal year 2022 general account settlement forecast reveals record highs in both prefectural tax revenue and net balance, with a 4.3% increase in tax revenue ...
Kitakyushu and AWS Japan Join Hands for Startups
The city of Kitakyushu and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan have formed a partnership to support startups, the "Backup Capital Concept," and the region's digital transformation. The...
Fatal Barbecue Incident at Yanagawa Beauty College Investigated
In May, a barbecue accident at Hollywood World Beauty College in Yanagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, injured four students and killed an 18-year-old. A committee of six experts was ...
Kyushu Flavors Arrive in Thailand with New Yamaya Outlet
Yamaya Communications, based in Fukuoka, has opened the first "Hakata Tempura Yamaya" outlet in Bangkok, Thailand, in collaboration with JALUX, a Japan Airlines affiliate. Situated...
Toyota Kyushu Plans Full Renewable Power at Kokura Factory
Toyota Kyushu is gearing up to convert its Kokura factory's entire power consumption to renewable energy. Starting in September, the plant will implement a system that uses solar p...