Kokura Castle Hits 10 Million Visitors
Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu welcomed its 10 millionth visitor on February 11, marking a milestone for one of the city’s...
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Saga Bank Plans 11-Story Complex in Kitakyushu
Saga Bank announced plans to construct an 11-story mixed-use building in central Kitakyushu with support from the city government...
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Teen Girl Dies After Car Plunges Into Riverbed in Kitakyushu
A light vehicle carrying five teenagers veered off a prefectural road and plunged into a riverbed late...
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Kitakyushu Open Top Bus Launches March 27, 2026
A new open-top sightseeing bus service will begin operating in Kitakyushu on March 27, offering panoramic views of the city’s waterfront...
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Government Sets Expert Panel to Advance Shimonoseki–Kitakyushu Road
The Japanese government decided to establish an expert panel to examine funding and construction issues for the planned Shimonoseki–Kitakyushu Road, a proposed third road link betw...
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Family Play Areas to Open at Boat Race Wakamatsu
Kitakyushu City announced plans to open new family-oriented play areas at Boat Race Wakamatsu in April...
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JR Kyushu Adds More Express Stops for Kitakyushu Airport
JR Kyushu said it will increase the number of limited express trains stopping at...
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Kitakyushu Posts Net In-Migration
Kitakyushu City recorded a net in-migration of 341 people from January to November 2025, exceeding the same period last year...
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Hoshino Resorts to Open First Fukuoka Hotel
After months of speculation and earlier reports, Hoshino Resorts has officially announced it will open...
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TOTO’s Washlet Exceeds 70 Million Units
TOTO announced that cumulative shipments of its Washlet bidet toilet seats surpassed 70 million units in November 2025...
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