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Kyushu Institute of Technology Victorious at Robocup for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, Kyushu Institute of Technology’s robot development team Hibikino-Musashi@Home took home a first-place prize at RoboCup, an international robotics comp...
Space World Symbol to be Demolished
The former symbol of Space World is due to be demolished. Developers had hoped to sell the full-scale replica space shuttle that stood at the entrance to the Kitakyushu-based theme...
Kitakyushu Water Treatment System Adopted in Vietnam
Kitakyushu City's water treatment system has been adopted by a purification plant in Haiphong, Vietnam. The project is expected to cost approximately ¥2 billion. Kitakyushu is work...
New Sightseeing Bus in Kitakyushu
Kitakyushu City has decided to test a tour bus that will explore the main sightseeing spots around Kokura and Kitakyushu Cities. The project will start in December and will last fo...
Unlicensed Taxi Operating in Kitakyushu
Two Korean nationals have been charged with operating a "shirotaku" (unlicensed taxi) service in Fukuoka. The head of a real estate company in Kitakyushu (aged 74) and his son (36)...
New ANA Cargo Plane Route Goes Into Operation
ANA Holdings' new regular cargo route, which will call at Kitakyushu Airport late on Mondays, went into operation on June 4. The company's freight plane will fly from Kansai to Kit...
Tokyo Girls Collection to be Held in Kitakyushu this October
Back by popular demand for the fourth year in a row, Tokyo Girls Collection, one of Japan's major international fashion events, will hold a fashion show in Kitakyushu on October 6....
New Kitakyushu-Korea Flights by Korea Express Air
On May 23 the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism officially gave permission for Korea Express Air (KEA) to operate new flights from Kitakyushu to Yangyang Cou...
New Multi-Complex Facility to Open in Mojiko Retro
A new multi-complex featuring outdoor hot springs, restaurants, and retail stores is set to open as part of the redevelopment of the Mojiko Retro district. A former warehouse which...
Thai Olympic Taekwondo Team to Hold Training Camp in Kitakyushu
The Thai Olympic taekwondo team will hold their training camp in Kitakyushu City in the build-up to the Tokyo Olympic games in 2020. Kitakyushu City is a designated "host town" for...