Izumi to Open Youme Marts in Kyushu
The Izumi Co. of Hiroshima, the operator of the large Youme Town shopping centers, announced it will begin opening smaller facilities called Youme Mart, primarily in Kyushu. They o...
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Chinese to Receive Waste Disposal Training in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese government to train roughly 800 public sector employees a year in waste disposal and water conservation techn...
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Office Demand Starts to Bounce Back in Fukuoka City
The National Tax Agency released its survey of property values for the downtown area of Fukuoka City, which found that property prices near the JR Hakata Station continue to rise, ...
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Fukuoka Unyu Begins Operation of Tosu Distribution Center
Fukuoka Unyu, whose operations include the shipment of chilled and frozen food products, has begun operating its large distribution center in Tosu, Saga Prefecture. The center has...
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Kyushu Construction Companies Setting up Shop in Tohoku
Several Kyushu-based construction companies have established a presence in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The move is to offset the decline in public works projects in Kyushu with work...
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Parts Manufacturers for Nissan to Move to Kyushu
Two of the parts manufacturers for Nissan automobiles, JSP and Toyo Cork,have decided to build factories in Kitakyushu. The move is joining the ‘Kyushu Shift’ many companies are ma...
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166m Cargo Ship Ran Aground in Hakata Bay
At about 16:30 on July 5, the Panama registered, ‘Transfuture 10’ ran aground in Hakata Bay. The 166m cargo ship was checked and no damage or oil leaks were found and at the high t...
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Part of Main Highway to be Renamed for PR
From Tachibanaji, Hakata-ku to Juroku-cho, Nishi-ku, 16.2kms of Route 202 will be renamed ‘Heiseisotokan Dori’. The naming is a PR exercise for the city and the nation”s Ministry o...
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Name Wanted for Baby Otter
Marine World in Fukuoka is looking for a name for its baby sea otter. The sea otter will be shown to the public from July 14 and a name chosen from those suggested on July 25. Name...
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American Snake Found In Fukuoka House
A California King Snake was found by a resident in her home in Dazaifu City. The white snake is about 60cm long and is believed to be a discarded pet. The snakes can sell for ¥30,0...