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Fukuoka Court Overturns Sanction on Language School

The Fukuoka High Court on March 25 overturned a government order that barred a Japanese language school in Fukuoka City from accepting new...

Kyushu University, Glasgow Launch Joint Program

Kyushu University announced it will establish a joint academic program with the University of Glasgow in October 2028, focusing on global...

Nurse Posts Patient Records, Hospital Apologizes

A hospital in Fukuoka City apologized after a nurse in her 20s photographed a patient’s medical records and posted them on social media...

Ohori Remains Fukuoka’s Top Residential Area

Ohori 1-chome in Fukuoka City’s Chuo Ward remained the prefecture’s most expensive residential area for the 44th consecutive year, according...

Hakata Dontaku Cuts Seating Over Rising Costs

Organizers of the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival will significantly reduce paid seating this year due to rising material and labor costs...

Fukuoka Subway Adds Morning Trains to Ease Crowding

Fukuoka City Subway increased service on the Airport Line starting March 16 to help ease congestion during the morning commute. The line...

Fukuoka Subsidizes Utility Costs for SMEs

Fukuoka City announced on March 13 that it will subsidize up to half of the increased utility costs faced by small and medium-sized businesses...

Fukuoka Desalination Plant Boosts Water Output

The Fukuoka District Waterworks Agency announced it will increase production at the Mamizu Pia seawater desalination plant in Fukuoka...