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Fukuoka Mayor Warns National Budget Delay Could Affect Local Projects

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said a delay in passing the national budget could affect municipally run projects that...

Kanmon Tunnel Tolls to Rise in Two Stages Starting June

NEXCO West Japan announced that tolls for the Kanmon Tunnel, which links Fukuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures under the sea...

House Foods Unveils Limited-Edition “Kurume-Style Tonkotsu” Umakacchan

House Foods announced a new limited-edition flavor of its long-running instant noodle brand Umakacchan, introducing “Kurume...

Kyushu University to Launch Hydrogen Research Institute

Kyushu University announced it will open a new hydrogen-focused research institute in April at its Ito Campus...

Nishitetsu Launches “Vegifuru Train”

Nishitetsu has launched the “Nishitetsu Vegifuru Train,” a project to transport fresh local produce by rail from farms to stores...

MrMax Profit Jumps on Strong Private-Brand Sales

MrMax Holdings reported a 24% rise in net profit for the March–November 2025 period, reaching ¥23 billion...

Best Denki to Close Tenjin Flagship Store for Redevelopment

Best Denki has announced that its Fukuoka Honten (Main Store) in the Tenjin district will officially close on...

Chikugo River Reservoir Levels Hit Seasonal Record Low

Reservoir levels in the Chikugo River system fell to their lowest point on record for mid-January, prompting calls for water conservation...