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Mar 22, 2024 Local News
End of Negative Rates: BoJ Fukuoka Eyes Sustained Regional Growth
Shinsuke Oyama, the Bank of Japan's Fukuoka Branch Manager, highlighted the central bank's ongoing commitment to maintaining a supportive financial environment in Kyushu and Okinaw...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Marks 100 Years with Dividend Hike
Nishi-Nippon Railroad will raise its dividend to 40 yen per share for the fiscal year ending March 2024, up 5 yen from the previous year, in celebration of the Tenjin Omuta Line's ...
Mar 22, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Zone Hits Record February Exports, Surplus Returns
Moji Customs reported that February's trade figures for the Kyushu economic zone reached a record high for the month, with exports increasing by 17% year-over-year to 937 billion y...
Mar 21, 2024 Local News
Uniqlo’s Secondhand Sale: Tokyo & Fukuoka
Uniqlo has unveiled a plan to offer secondhand clothing for a limited period at their stores in Tokyo and Fukuoka. This endeavor repurposes Uniqlo’s collected items from past sprin...
Mar 19, 2024 Local News
Pedaling Through Paradise: Tour de Kyushu’s Returns for 2nd Year
The "Tour de Kyushu," an international cycling event that debuted last year, is gearing up for its latest edition this October, with routes winding through Fukuoka, Oita, and Kumam...
Mar 19, 2024 Local News
JR Kokura’s Quick-Serve Sushi Delight
JR Kokura Station now boasts a unique culinary addition, Tachigui Sushi Heishirou, inside its Shinkansen gates, courtesy of JR West Japan and local sushi chain Heishirou...
Mar 15, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu Bus Upgrades Crew Rest with Ohtani-Endorsed Bedding
JR Kyushu Bus announced on the 13th that it has introduced Nishikawa bedding products, favored by baseball star Shohei Ohtani, into its crew rest areas. In late February...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Electric Introduces Scholarship Repayment Scheme for Engineers
Kyushu Electric Power has unveiled an initiative that commits to repaying student loans for their new engineering recruits from April 2025. The program is designed to alleviate...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Saga City Gears Up for Charichari’s Green Mobility Revolution
Charichari, the bike-sharing sensation flourishing in Fukuoka City, is poised to transform Saga City's streets with its eco-conscious transport solution starting in May...
Mar 14, 2024 Local News
Kyushu Tech’s New Alliance Aims to Spark Startup Surge with QB Capital
Kyushu Institute of Technology collaborates with QB Capital to foster startups, targeting the creation of 5-10 innovative companies within five years. This partnership will focus o...
