Meiji Sangyo to use AI for Customer Service Center
On January 24, Meiji Sangyo announced that they will use an automated answering machine utilizing artificial intelligence in their customer service center. The Fukuoka-based...
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Meiji Sangyo to use AI for Customer Service Center
On January 24, Meiji Sangyo announced that they will use an automated answering machine utilizing artificial intelligence in their customer service center. The Fukuoka-based...
Disciplinary Action Against Police Highest in Fukuoka
There were 260 cases of disciplinary action taken against police officers in Japan last year. The Fukuoka Prefectural Police recorded 23 incidents, which is...
Yuji Tsukigata Re-elected as Itoshima City Mayor
The results of the Itoshima City mayoral elections were announced, with independent candidate Yuji Tsukigata re-elected for a second term after receiving 20,900 votes on...
New Nishitetsu Tourist Train “Rail Kitchen Chikugo”
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. (Nishitetsu) announced on January 25 that their new tourist train called "The Rail Kitchen Chikugo" will run on...
Goboten Udon Flavored Calbee Potato Chips to go on Sale
On Jan. 23, Fukuoka Prefecture announced that a new local flavor of Calbee potato chips will go on sale. The limited edition goboten udon (noodles topped with...
Kirin’s Fukuoka Factory to Produce Non-alcoholic Beer
Kirin Beer announced on Jan. 22 that their Fukuoka factory will acquire new equipment to produce non-alcoholic beer and foods. Some of...
Kitakyushu Marathon Medals Made From Recycled Materials
In what is believed to be a first, Kitakyushu Marathon will award medals made from recycled materials. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of...
New Scone from Fukuoka Available in Starbucks
Starbucks has introduced a new caramel toffee-flavored American scone to its stores. The company called out to branches throughout the country asking for...
Taxi Passes Offered for Used Cars Trade Ins
JTB Kyushu announced that a limited number of commuter passes for use Daiichi Kotsu taxis will be made available to Kitakyushu City residents over the age of...
Fukuoka Prefecture to Battle Sex Crimes Through Education
The Fukuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters revealed that 411 sexual offenses were reported in 2017. Based on the number of crimes committed per 100,000 people, this is believed to...