Special Regional Number Plates
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on May 22 that they will introduce a special range of regional number plates into 41 areas across the country this Octo...
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Special Regional Number Plates
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on May 22 that they will introduce a special range of regional number plates into 41 areas across the country this Octo...
Rugby World Cup Seeking Volunteer Supporters
The Rugby World Cup 2019 Organizing Committee is working with the 12 host cities to attract 10,000 volunteers. If the number of applicants exceeds expectations, a ballot may be use...
Kyushu-Okinawa Regional Banks Record Profit Increase
Out of the 21 regional banks across Kyushu and Okinawa that settled their accounts for the fiscal year ending in March 2018, a total of 13 institutions announced an increase in net...
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka Gains Promotion To B1
Rizing Zephyr paid a visit to Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima on May 21 following their victory in the B. League’s second division championship. The team will now advance to ...
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...
Nishitetsu Looking to Attract Luxury Hotel Chain for Fukuoka Airport
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd (Nishitetsu) have expressed the desire to attract an international luxury hotel to the area around Fukuoka Airport. The company is part of a consorti...
Tsushima Added to JR Kyushu Beetle Ferry Route
The JR Kyushu Jet Ferry announced that their high speed Beetle (hydrofoil) service will open a new route on July 23 that will run between Fukuoka and Busan via Hitakatsu Port on Ts...
Nishitetsu Reports Record-High Sales
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd., (Nishitetsu) saw a 4.7% growth in income last year. The revenue of 375.2 billion yen is a record-high for Nishitetsu, as well as the first increase...
Fukuoka City to Subsidize Storage Batteries for Homes and EV Cars
Fukuoka City is currently offering subsidies for several green alternatives to fossil fuel. In an effort to fight global warming, the city financially supports purchases of lithium...
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk Announces Room Renovations
Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk General Manager Josh Roberts announced plans to refurbish the guest rooms on the 26th to 29th floors. The renovation work will draw inspiration from a range...