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Takashima Calls 2026 Key Year, No Comment on 5th Term

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima said 2026 would be a pivotal year for the Tenjin Big Bang...

“To Soar”: Governor Hattori Signals a Reset for Fukuoka in New Year Address

Fukuoka Governor Seitaro Hattori set out his goals for the year during a New Year press conference...

Fukuoka Drops Rice-Coupon Plan

Fukuoka Mayor Soichiro Takashima announced that the city will not distribute government-promoted “rice coupons,”...

Arita Mayor to Resign After Harassment Incident

Arita Mayor Yoshiaki Matsuo announced on December 2 that he would resign after admitting to sexually harassing...

Prefecture Submits ¥140 Billion Budget

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly opened its December session on December 1, and the prefecture submitted...

Saga Plans ¥5.5 Billion Extra Budget for Care Tech and Sports

Saga Prefecture announced a ¥5.5 billion supplementary budget on 19 November to fund staff pay increases and expand technology use in nursing care...

Fukuoka Assembly Replaces Gold Badges to Cut Costs

Amid soaring gold prices, the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly will switch from 18-karat gold badges to gold-plated versions starting with...

Nagasaki Governor Oishi to Seek Second Term

Nagasaki Governor Kengo Oishi, 43, announced on October 10 that he will run for re-election in the February 2026 gubernatorial race...