Kyushu Inbound Tourism Falls For First Time In 3.5 Years On Quake Rumors
Kyushu recorded 355,216 foreign visitors in July, a 1% year-on-year decline—the first drop in three and a half years. Officials attribute...
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Toyama, Kitakyushu Launch Sushi Tourism Route
Toyama Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, and JR West signed a cooperation agreement on August 26 in Osaka to attract inbound tourists through a “sushi golden route.” ...
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Fukuoka Police To Test Body Cameras
Fukuoka Prefectural Police will begin a three-month trial of body-worn cameras on September 1 as part of a national pilot program. Thirteen devices will be issued to officers in...
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Trump Tariffs Hit Kyushu Liquor Exporters
The Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau held a briefing for 15 local businesses handling sake and shochu affected by additional U.S. tariffs under...
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UN-Habitat Hosts Urban Planning Seminar in Fukuoka
UN-Habitat’s Asia-Pacific office held a seminar in Fukuoka City focused on sustainable urban development. About 140 participants, including...
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17 Contract Tuberculosis in Koga Cluster
Fukuoka Prefecture has confirmed a cluster of 17 tuberculosis cases, including three individuals who developed symptoms...
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Infant Diagnosed With Measles in Fukuoka City
A baby girl under one year old in Fukuoka City has been diagnosed with measles, likely after being in the same building as an infected individual...
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JR Kyushu to Build Logistics Hub in Kitakyushu
JR Kyushu will develop a four-story logistics facility in Kitakyushu’s Kokuraminami Ward, set to open in January 2027. Built with Yoshida Kaiun Logistics...
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Yamazaki to List on Fukuoka Exchange
Yamazaki, a manufacturer of machine tools and auto parts, will list on the Fukuoka Stock Exchange on August 25. The move follows tighter listing requirements on...
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Ryukyu Bank Launches ¥2B Startup Fund
Ryukyu Bank and Ryukyu Capital have launched a ¥2 billion venture fund to support mid-stage startups. The new fund is ten times the size of earlier versions and...
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