Construction Worker Arrested for Smuggling Drugs in Soap
A self-proclaimed construction worker, 23, has been arrested for smuggling approximately 4 kg of methamphetamine-laced soap from Thailand to Fukuoka...
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Fukuoka Multi-Story Parking Lot Fire Destroys Six Vehicles
A fire broke out on June 20 at a two-story parking garage in central Fukuoka, burning six vehicles and a prefab shed. No injuries were reported...
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Fukuoka Issues Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Warning Amid Rising Cases
Fukuoka Prefecture has issued a warning for hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) due to a significant rise in cases, surpassing the alert threshold. From June 10 to 16...
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7-Eleven Fukuoka Momochi Store: Eco-Friendly and Local Wood Usage
7-Eleven Japan has begun construction on a new, environmentally friendly wooden store in Fukuoka City. This next-generation store, set to open in late August 2024...
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Kyushu’s Industrial Production Declines in April Due to Auto Sector Slump
Kyushu’s industrial production index fell by 1.3% in April, marking the first decline in three months. The semiconductor sector experienced delayed orders...
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Defendant Expresses Regret in Hakata Station Murder Trial
In the trial for the murder of a former girlfriend near Hakata Station in January last year, the defendant expressed feelings of shock, regret, and apology. Susumu Terauchi...
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Male Supervisor Suspended for Sexual Harassment at Fukuoka Training Institution
A male supervisor in his thirties from the Fukuoka Prefecture's general affairs department has been suspended for five months due to sexual harassment at...
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Nishitetsu Buses to Complete New Banknote Adaptations by 2025
Nishitetsu, the private railway operator based in Fukuoka, has announced plans to replace bus fare boxes to accommodate new ¥1,000 banknotes starting next month...
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Kyushu and US Collaborate on Cybersecurity Enhancement
A new initiative to bolster cybersecurity has been announced by a consortium of Kyushu-based companies and universities, in collaboration with...
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Kyushu Enters Rainy Season with Delayed Start
The Fukuoka Regional Meteorological Observatory announced on the 17th that northern Kyushu has likely entered the rainy season...
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