Plans to establish Kyushu’s first four-year music university were announced, with an expected opening in April 2026. The proposed “Fukuoka International Music University” aims to address the gap left by Fukuoka Women’s Junior College’s music department closure and meet local demand. The university will use existing facilities and have an initial intake of 70 students. Source: NHK
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