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Tick-Borne Infections Rise in Fukuoka Prefecture
Fukuoka Prefecture has reported three cases of tick-borne diseases, including two of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) and one of Japanese spotted fever...
New Underground Passage Planned for Fukuoka’s Tenjin Area
Fukuoka City has announced plans to develop a new underground walkway in Tenjin, the city's central commercial district, aimed at...
Genkai Mayor Discusses “Nuclear Waste” Challenges with Economy Minister
In Genkai, Saga Prefecture, Mayor Shintaro Wakiyama met with Economy Minister Saito to express his concerns about selecting a site for disposing of high-level radioactive waste, kn...
Fukuoka Police Promote Safe Cycling During “Bicycle Month”
May is designated as "Bicycle Month" in Fukuoka, with police conducting awareness campaigns to promote safe cycling practices. On May 8, police intensified enforcement across 35 lo...
Kumamoto University to Launch Semiconductor Graduate Program in Spring 2025
Kumamoto University announced plans to open a new graduate school focusing on semiconductor and information mathematics education in spring 2025. The initiative responds to the pre...
Oita Prefecture Sees Record Migration, Surpassing 10,000 in a Decade
Oita Prefecture announced on May 7th that a record 1,714 individuals relocated to the area in fiscal year 2023, surpassing the previous year by...
Fukuoka Reports Over 9,400 COVID Post-infection Consults in Year Since Reclassification
It has been one year since COVID-19 was reclassified under Japan’s Infectious Disease Law in Fukuoka, with the latest local infection numbers showing a downward trend. Despite this...
U.S. Navy Personnel from Sasebo Base Arrested for DUI in Fukuoka
A 25-year-old U.S. Navy serviceman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Fukuoka City's Chuo Ward. After reports of erratic driving early in the morning...
Kasuga City Official Arrested for Operating an Electric Scooter While Intoxicated
In the early hours of the morning, Yui Tachibana, a 24-year-old childcare worker from Kasuga City Hall, was arrested for driving an electric scooter under...
Fukuoka Dome Renamed to Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
The home stadium of the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, previously known as Fukuoka Dome, has been officially renamed to "Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka" as of April 25. This change...