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Kyushu University Ramps Up R&D of Electric Airplanes and Flying Cars
Tapping into its world-class superconductor technology, Kyushu University has begun ramping up research and development into producing the next generation of aircraft, including el...
Prefecture Population Tops 5.11 Million, Sets Record
Fukuoka Prefecture recently released the “Annual Report of Population and Households in Fukuoka Prefecture,” which compiles population trends up through last September. The populat...
JR Kyushu and Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo Tie-up
JR Kyushu and Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo Co., Ltd established a partnership on May 30 to provide more seamless and useful service to their customers. The two companies envision of MaaS (...
Now Kitakyushu Wants Its Own Accommodation Tax Arrangement
At a press conference on May 29, the Mayor of Kitakyushu City announced his intention to levy an accommodation tax on hotel and ryokan guests. This comes after the agreement betwee...
Miyazaki City to Receive Support for Garden Tourism
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Kyushu Regional Development Bureau appointed Miyazaki City as one of six important locations for its first-ever support...
Good Agricultural Practices Recognition for Fukuoka College of Agriculture
Fukuoka College of Agriculture in Chikushino City was awarded an international GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) recognition for its Amaou strawberry. The college introduced GAP ce...
Oita to Investigate Lowering Hot Spring Temperatures and Volume
A two-year survey on hot springs sources in Beppu City will start in June. The city in Oita Prefecture is famous for its natural hot springs. The city is dotted with approximately ...
Use of Garbage Bins and Public Lockers to be Limited During G20
Use of dust boxes and coin lockers in public spaces in Fukuoka City will be limited as a safety precaution during the G20 Fukuoka Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meet...
Fukuoka City Encourages Companies to Allow Staff Power Naps
Fukuoka City says it has begun to encourage napping-at-work using a unique initiative. The city is collaborating with Nishikawa Co., Ltd., one of the leading producers of bedding i...
New Whaling Ship Proposed by Shimonoseki City
In the backdrop of Japan’s resumption of commercial whale hunting, Shimonoseki City has proposed the construction of a new whaling ship. The city has many whale-related companies a...