Kitakyushu Expands Summer Job Program
Kitakyushu City announced on May 21 that it will expand its “Machigoto Shokugyo Taiken” summer job experience program for children. First launched in 2025...
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Kitakyushu Expands Summer Job Program
Kitakyushu City announced on May 21 that it will expand its “Machigoto Shokugyo Taiken” summer job experience program for children. First launched in 2025...
Kitakyushu Airport Expands Cargo Operations
Kitakyushu Airport recorded a second consecutive year of record cargo volume in fiscal 2025 as semiconductor-related demand increased ahead of...
Toyota Kyushu Sales Rise on Lexus Demand
Toyota Motor Kyushu reported a 3% increase in sales for the fiscal year ending March 2026 as strong Lexus demand boosted production. The company said...
Kitakyushu Starts SAF Fuel Project
A demonstration production line for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock began operating in Kitakyushu in April using waste liquids collected from...
Kokura Castle Draws Record Crowds
Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu welcomed about 352,000 visitors in fiscal 2025, marking its highest annual attendance in decades outside the years immediately...
Yaskawa Launches Heavy-Duty Collaborative Robot
Yaskawa Electric announced on May 11 the release of its new collaborative robot, the “MOTOMAN-HC35,” designed to handle heavier industrial and logistics...
Kitakyushu Groups Propose New Development Council
Four major business organizations in Kitakyushu proposed creating a new urban strategy council on May 11 to coordinate redevelopment and industrial...
Kitakyushu Introduces Childcare Support Bonus
Kitakyushu City will introduce a new bonus system to support employees who cover for colleagues on childcare or caregiving leave. The initiative...
TOTO Sees Profit Hit From Middle East Tensions
TOTO said Middle East tensions are expected to reduce its operating profit by about JPY 7 billion due to worsening supply conditions for petroleum-based...
Hakata, Kitakyushu Centers Among JNTO Award Winners
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) selected five tourist information centers for its 2025 awards, recognizing initiatives carried out between...