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Aug 23, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s TrueBizon Paves Way for Drone Routes
TrueBizon, a drone startup in Fukuoka, is rapidly developing "sky paths" to allow drones to fly shorter distances. Collaborating with companies with drone expertise, they plan a 40...
Aug 22, 2023 Local News
Kyushu Companies Lead in Sustainable Goals
A 2023 survey by Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch shows a growing emphasis on renewable energy and recycling among Kyushu companies. The active engagement in Sustainable Developme...
Aug 21, 2023 Local News
Largest Domestic Ship Launched on North Kyushu Route
The new shipping route connecting North Kyushu and the Sea of Japan has seen an increase in cargo handling, leading to the deployment of the largest domestic container ship, "Kaifu...
Aug 18, 2023 Local News
Kitakyushu and AWS Japan Join Hands for Startups
The city of Kitakyushu and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Japan have formed a partnership to support startups, the "Backup Capital Concept," and the region's digital transformation. The...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Joyful Turns Profit; Plans 400-450 Store Renovations Planned
According to local media reports, Joyful, the family restaurant chain in Kyushu, experienced a 36% decrease in net profit to 1.6 billion yen for June 2023, largely due to...
Aug 16, 2023 Local News
Nishitetsu Profits Surge 2.4x to 9.3 Billion Yen
Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. announced a net profit of 9.3 billion yen for Q1 2023, a 2.4-fold increase from the previous year, largely due to the sale of Nishishin Palace in Fu...
Aug 9, 2023 Local News
Kyushu’s Economic Sentiment Hits 4-Month High
According to the economic watcher survey (street corner economy) announced by Japan's...
Aug 8, 2023 Local News
Recruitment Startup Tackles Caregiver Shortage in Oita
Tokyo's startup, For A-career, focusing on job recruitment, has expanded to Oita City, aiming to assist the caregiving sector's staffing needs. The company, established in 2018, ha...
Aug 1, 2023 Local News
400+ Taiwanese Staff Relocating for TSMC’s Japan Expansion
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is gearing up for a significant expansion in Kumamoto, Japan, with a new plant in Kikuyo. This facility is set to be fully ope...
Jul 26, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Ogori City Sees Major Logistics Development
Real estate firms Fukuoka Jisho and CRE announced on July 25 that they are jointly developing a rental logistics facility named "Logi City Ogori" (tentative name) in Ogori City, Fu...