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New “N Liner” Reserved-Seating Train Service Launches in Fukuoka
This April and May, residents and visitors of Fukuoka City can enjoy the convenience of the "N Liner," a special train service providing reserved seating. Designed to enhance trave...
Kitakyushu Debuts Japan’s First Dedicated Cargo Air Service
On April 11th, Yamato Holdings marked a significant milestone with the inaugural flight of Japan's first dedicated cargo aircraft, which arrived at Kitakyushu Airport in the evenin...
Fukuoka Prefectural Police Welcomes Its First Female Officers in Riot Control Unit
This spring marked a historic milestone for the Fukuoka Prefectural Police, as their riot control unit welcomed its first female deputy commander and several female team members...
Fukuoka Prefecture Clamps Down on Misallocated COVID-19 Subsidies
An audit has revealed that Fukuoka Prefecture improperly allocated over 400 million yen in COVID-19 cooperation funds to businesses that did not meet the requirements...
Fukuoka Faces Record High in Internet Banking Fraud
In Fukuoka Prefecture, fraudulent internet banking transactions reached an all-time high last year, with financial damages amounting to approximately 218.5 million yen...
Tokyo Olympic Karate Competitor from Fukuoka Indicted for Sexual Assault
Ken Nishimura, a 28-year-old karate athlete from Fukuoka who represented Japan in the Tokyo Olympics, has been indicted by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office for...
Fukuoka Governor Cautions Against Hastily Advancing Ride-Sharing Discussions
Following the launch of a ride-sharing service in Tokyo, overseen by taxi companies, Fukuoka Governor Hattori has urged the government not to rush discussions on the matter. He emp...
Fukuoka Mayor Takashima on Ride-Sharing: No Immediate Plans for Introduction
In a press conference on April 8, Mayor Takashima expressed a different perspective from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regarding the planned...
Saibu Gas to Add 3rd LNG Tank at Kitakyushu Terminal
Saibu Gas announced on March 26th that it plans to construct a third LNG storage tank at its Hibiki LNG Terminal in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu City. The new...
Introduction of “Blue Tickets” for Bicycle Traffic Violations
With the new school term increasing bicycle usage, the Fukuoka Police Department plans to introduce "blue tickets" by 2026 to address persistent issues of accidents and violations ...