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Kurume Mayor: Free Housing and Mental Care for Flood Victims
The Mayor of Kurume City, Haraguchi, has disclosed that the unprecedented heavy rain has affected approximately 3,700 buildings with flood damage. In a press conference held on Jul...
Diaper Delivery and More: Fukuoka Supports Young Families
Starting next month, the city of Fukuoka will initiate a new program which will deliver monthly supplies such as diapers to families with children up to two years old. This novel i...
Kyushu’s Largest Biomass Power Plant Emerges in Genkai, Saga Prefecture
In Genkai, a town in Saga Prefecture known for its livestock industry, a completion ceremony took place for one of the largest biomass power plants in Kyushu. The newly completed "...
Costco Spreads Wings in Japan: Next Stop, Okinawa
Costco Wholesale Japan, which operates 32 Costco membership retail stores across Japan, is planning to open a new store in Okinawa. The store, which is set to open in Nanjo City in...
SoftBank Hawks Lose 11th Straight, a First in 54 Years
The SoftBank Hawks, a professional baseball team, suffered a dramatic loss to the Lotte Marines in an extended 10-inning game on July 23rd, marking their 11th consecutive defeat. T...
Night Sky Magic: Drone Show at Fukuoka Ichiba
Catch the grand finale of the spectacular drone show brought to you by Drone Show Japan Corporation at Fukuoka Ichiba! As part of the World Aquatics Championships Fukuoka 2023...
World Aquatics Championships 2023: A Long-Awaited Return to Fukuoka
Today, July 14th, marks the opening of the 2023 World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, inaugurated by Prince Akishino and his wife. The event is expected to attract approximately...
Alpen Set to Open Mega Store in Fukuoka, Amplifying Urban Presence
Alpen, a major sports retailer, has announced that it will open its second flagship store in Fukuoka City on September 15, following the success of its first flagship store in Toky...
Asiana Airlines Resumes Miyazaki-Seoul Flights After 3.5-Year Hiatus
South Korea's Asiana Airlines has decided to restart its regular service between Miyazaki and Seoul three times a week from September 27, marking the end of a pause in operations t...
Fukuoka-based F Ventures Launches Major Fund Targeting Early-Stage Startups
F Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm based in Fukuoka City, has launched a new fund targeting early-stage startups. The fund aims to reach a size of 1.5 billion yen, which is th...