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Retail Sales in Kyushu-Okinawa Rise 1.3% in October

Retail sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa grew by 1.3% in October compared to the previous year...

Kyushu’s 2024 Rice Harvest Down 3% Due to Weather and Land Use

Kyushu’s rice production for 2024 fell 3% year-on-year to 703,000 tons, attributed to reduced planting areas and adverse weather such as...

Construction Worker Arrested for Smuggling 2kg of Cannabis

A 22-year-old construction worker has been arrested and indicted for smuggling approximately 2kg of dried cannabis from...

Historic Letter Hints at Fukuoka Castle Keep’s Existence

A newly discovered letter suggests that the Fukuoka Castle keep may have existed. The letter, dated between 1640-1650...

Winter Bonuses: Increases in Kitakyushu, Decreases in Fukuoka

Winter bonuses for public servants in Kitakyushu increased by 3% this year, reflecting adjustments to align with private-sector standards...

Railway Safety and Counter-Terrorism Inspections Begin in Kyushu

The Kyushu Transport Bureau has launched safety and counter-terrorism inspections at train stations and onboard trains in preparation for...

Kyushu’s Economy Improves After Three-Month Decline

The November Economy Watchers Survey shows an uptick in Kyushu’s economic outlook, with the current conditions index rising by...

Severe Cold Wave Expected Across Japan Over the Holidays

Japan is set to experience extreme cold from Christmas through New Year’s, according to the latest monthly forecast by the Meteorological Agency...