JR Kyushu Ferry Former President to Step Down After Audit
JR Kyushu revealed that the former president, who was demoted for instructing the concealment of water leakage on the "Queen Beetle" high-speed ferry...
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Typhoon No. 10 to Hit Kyushu, Severe Weather and Rail Disruptions Expected
Typhoon No. 10, a powerful storm, is expected to approach Kyushu around August 30, bringing with it severe weather conditions. The typhoon is currently located approximately 140 ki...
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JR Kyushu President Apologizes for Concealing Ferry Water Leak
JR Kyushu President Yoji Furumiya publicly apologized for the concealment of a significant water leak aboard the high-speed ferry "Queen Beetle," which operates...
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Kyushu Faces Power Shortage, Receives Aid from Kansai and Chugoku Regions
On August 21, Kyushu Electric Power announced it had received up to 350,000 kilowatts of electricity from Kansai and Chugoku regions due to an unexpected shortage...
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Fukuoka Man Defrauded of ¥54 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 39-year-old company executive in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing approximately ¥54 million. The scam began in May 2024...
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Tokyo’s Spiral Art Hub to Anchor New Cultural Space in Fukuoka by Spring 2025
In an exciting development for Fukuoka’s art scene, the iconic Tokyo art center "Spiral" will make its Kyushu debut in Spring 2025 at the upcoming One Fukuoka Bldg...
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Fukuoka to Revamp Two Parks, Adding New Cafes and Event Spaces by 2026
Fukuoka City is set to transform two of its prominent parks, Kashiihama Kita Park in Higashi Ward and Nagatare Seaside Park in Nishi Ward, through the Park-PFI initiative...
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Fukuoka Observatory Urges Review of Nankai Trough Earthquake Info
The Fukuoka Meteorological Observatory highlighted the need for a review of the government's approach to disseminating information related to the Nankai Trough...
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Fukuoka Subway Extends Last Train Service on Fridays
Fukuoka City Subway announced that, starting August 23, it will extend the last train service on Fridays by up to 35 minutes to accommodate the increasing number of late-night pass...
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Fukuoka City Bus Accident Kills Two Sisters
In a tragic accident on August 18 in Fukuoka City's Sawara Ward, a bus collided with a compact car, resulting in the deaths of two young sisters, aged 7 and 5...
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