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Surge in COVID-19 Cases in Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture Medical Association has announced that the region is experiencing the 11th wave of COVID-19, marked by a sharp increase in cases. The association emphasized the....
Mental Health Issues Affect 60 Onojo City Employees
Onojo City revealed that 60 employees have taken sick leave due to mental health issues over the past five years. While multiple factors contribute to this, concerns about...
Indonesian Trainee Arrested for Robbery and Assault in Fukuoka
On the night of July 15, an Indonesian technical trainee was arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman and stealing her wallet in a residential area of Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City...
Kitakyushu Market Fire: Woman Sentenced for Negligence
A 63-year-old former restaurant owner received a two-year suspended sentence for causing the second large fire in Kitakyushu's Tanga Market in August 2022...
Fukuoka Sees Sharp Rise in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 cases in Fukuoka have surged to 1.68 times the previous week's count, with 2,233 new infections reported from July 1 to 7. The average number of cases...
Explosion on Ship in Kanda Town: Seven Injured, No Fatalities
An explosion occurred on a ship docked at a cement factory in Kanda Town, Fukuoka, sending seven men to the hospital with burn injuries. The incident took place around 9:40 AM on J...
Man in Kasuga Loses ¥86 Million in Cryptocurrency Scam
A 64-year-old man from Kasuga City was defrauded of over ¥86 million through a cryptocurrency investment scam on social media. The victim was persuaded by a person...
Preventing Overseas Leakage of Advanced Technology: First Seminar in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City hosted its first seminar addressing the risks of economic security posed by the overseas leakage of Japan's advanced technology through espionage activities. Organized...
Fukuoka Police Mascot “Fukkei-kun” Honored for 20 Years of Service
In a ceremony recognizing long-serving police officers in Fukuoka, the Fukuoka Prefectural Police mascot "Fukkei-kun" was honored for its 20 years of service. The event, attended b...
37 Suspected Heatstroke Cases in Fukuoka Amid Scorching Heat
Fukuoka experienced severe heat on July 8, with temperatures exceeding 35°C. The heat led to 37 suspected heatstroke cases, including the death of an elderly man found in a field i...