SEARCH
Disability Centers Admit to 85 Million Yen Fraud
Four disability support facilities in Japan's Fukutsu City and Tachiarai Town have been administratively punished for fraudulent activities, including false reporting of staff work...
Mentaiko Maker Yamaya Relocates, Plans Tourist Hub
Yamaya Communications (Fukuoka City), a spicy cod roe company, announced on the 22nd that they will relocate their headquarters to a new location in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefectu...
Cycle Cargo: Kyushu’s Innovative Bicycle Bus
Starting from April 1st, Kyushu will see the launch of its first bus service that allows passengers to bring their bicycles on board, traveling directly to their touring destinatio...
Fastest-Ever Summer Days in Fukuoka and Saga
The cherry blossoms just came out and on March 22, temperatures soared in Fukuoka and Saga prefectures in Japan, with many areas recording "summer days" with highs exceeding 25 deg...
Fukuoka Leads National Land Price Growth
Fukuoka Prefecture's commercial land prices increased by 5.3%, ranking first nationwide for the third consecutive year. The primary driver was strong demand for commercial building...
Saga’s Wild Boar Biter Leaves Locals Limping
A wild boar caused quite a stir in Omachi Town, Saga Prefecture, as it bit four unsuspecting residents in their thighs and other body parts. As of 7 pm on March 22nd, the mischievo...
Man Arrested For Upskirt Photography At Pachinko Parlor
A 58-year-old man was caught in the act of taking upskirt photos of a female employee at a pachinko parlor in Omuta City on the 19th and was arrested on the spot. According to the ...
Largest Salmon Farm in Kyushu Begins Operation
Kyushu Electric Power has launched a land-based salmon farm in Buzen City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with plans to sell 300 tons of salmon annually under the "Mirai Salmon" brand. As the...
New Fund Targets Kyushu and Okinawa Startups
Hong Kong-based asset management firm MCP Group, headquartered in Fukuoka City, officially announced on the 20th the launch of a fund focused on investing in startups in Kyushu and...
Prefecture Passes Sign Language Ordinance
A "Sign Language Ordinance," aimed at recognizing sign language as a language and promoting its widespread use to help people with hearing disabilities live comfortably, was establ...