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New Faces from Fukuoka in Rugby World Cup Team
The Japanese national rugby team has revealed its players for the Rugby World Cup in France, starting in September, including six individuals with ties to Kyushu. Fukuoka's Nagare ...
Joyful Turns Profit; Plans 400-450 Store Renovations Planned
According to local media reports, Joyful, the family restaurant chain in Kyushu, experienced a 36% decrease in net profit to 1.6 billion yen for June 2023, largely due to...
Fukuoka Minimum Wage Boosted to 941 Yen
The Fukuoka Regional Minimum Wage Council has proposed an increase in Fukuoka Prefecture's minimum hourly wage from 900 yen to 941 yen, a 41-yen increase...
Nishitetsu Profits Surge 2.4x to 9.3 Billion Yen
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced a net profit of 9.3 billion yen for Q1 2023, a 2.4-fold increase from the previous year, largely due to the sale of Nishishin Palace in Fu...
Kyushu’s Economic Sentiment Hits 4-Month High
According to the economic watcher survey (street corner economy) announced by Japan's...
Police Uncover Deplorable Pet Conditions; Breeder Arrested
A 74-year-old former breeder, Yoshie Yokoo, in Yanagawa City was arrested for allegedly violating animal...
Hawks Boost Bullpen with Former Red Sox Pitcher
The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks have signed 26-year-old Venezuelan pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez, a former...
A Costly Bite: Udon Chain’s Tempura Pranksters Fined
Two individuals in their twenties have received summary orders for a fine of 300,000 yen each, after being charged with...
Typhoon Warning: Danger Escalates in Northern Kyushu
Typhoon Number 6 is expected to approach Fukuoka Prefecture closest between the evening of...
Kyushu & Okinawa Sales Surge: 21 Months of Growth
Sales in Kyushu and Okinawa department stores and supermarkets in June rose by 5.4% year-over-year, marking a 21-month consecutive increase. The total sales reached 134 billion yen...