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Nagasaki Appoints First Female Deputy Governor
Yuko Baba, a 44-year-old official from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, has been chosen to succeed retiring Deputy Governor Ken Hirata in Nagasaki Prefe...
Nagasaki University Makes Career Education Compulsory
Nagasaki University, a comprehensive institution with about 9,000 students, mandates career education for all students, starting from their freshman year. The aim is to instill ess...
Fukuoka High Court Dismisses Atomic Survivors’ Appeal
The Fukuoka High Court in Japan has dismissed a case brought forward by atomic bomb survivors from Nagasaki Prefecture, who argued that the country's security-related laws permitti...
Nagasaki Marriott Hotel Welcomes New London-Born General Manager
Cy West, a London-born professional, has been appointed the General Manager of the Nagasaki Marriott Hotel. This announcement was...
Nagasaki Prefecture Sees Increase in Semiconductor Industry Concentration
The semiconductor industry is accelerating its concentration in Nagasaki Prefecture, with Kyocera and Sony Group both expanding their production capabilities. In addition to Kumamo...
Court Rejects Fishermen’s Floodgate Appeal
The Fukuoka High Court rejected an appeal by fishermen in Nagasaki Prefecture who demanded the opening of a floodgate on a dike in Isahaya Bay due to damage to the fishing industry...
Nagasaki University Develops Insect-Based Fish Feed System
Nagasaki University announced it will jointly develop a device for cultivating mealworms, an insect that can be used as fish feed, with a startup company. Mealworms can be used as ...
High-Speed Ferry Between Tsushima and Busan Resumes After Three-Year Hiatus
The high-speed ferry service between Tsushima City in Nagasaki Prefecture and Busan, South Korea, resumed on the 25th after a three-year suspension. A Korean woman who works for...
JR Kyushu to Offer Shinkansen Express Rides for Just 500 JPY One-Way!
Kyushu announced the sale of special express ticket packages for the West Kyushu Shinkansen, priced at 500 JPY one-way. The packages will be sold between February 14 and 28 for the...
Nagasaki Premium Citrus Fetching ¥3,000 Per Piece
A fruit called "Setoka," grown in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture is known for its rich sweetness and juicy pulp and is becoming increasingly popular in Japan. Farmers in...