The Golden Disc Awards, one of South Korea’s premier music award ceremonies, will take place in Fukuoka. This marks the sixth overseas event and the second in Japan, following its 2012 edition in ...

Retail sales at department stores and supermarkets in Kyushu and Okinawa grew by 1.3% in October compared to the previous year, driven by higher food prices despite weak autumn-winter clothing sales.

The percentage of women CEOs in Kyushu and Okinawa rose to 9.8% in 2024, exceeding the national average of 8.4%. This marks the third consecutive annual increase. However, nearly 20% of female CEOs ...

JR Kyushu announced a 15% price increase for 34 types of discount tickets starting April 2025. For example, a two-ticket set for the Hakata-Kokura route will rise from ¥2,940 to ¥3,400, while the ...

Torigoe Flour Mills announced it will increase its dividend payout ratio target to 100% for the next three years, up from the previous 40%. This move prioritizes shareholder returns as rising ...

In response to the recent fatal stabbing incident involving two middle school students at a fast-food restaurant in Kitakyushu, over 4,000 students from local schools refrained from attending classes ...

Kyushu’s rice production for 2024 fell 3% year-on-year to 703,000 tons, attributed to reduced planting areas and adverse weather such as typhoons and high temperatures. The planting area decreased by ...

Discover the charm of Fukuoka, a historic city known for its rich heritage, including Japan’s first Zen temple. Why not take your experience up a notch by exploring the city in a traditional kimono?

Late on December 18, a man assaulted a convenience store owner in Chikuzen Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, after being confronted for shoplifting gloves. The police are investigating the incident as a ...

Itouzu no Mori Park in Kitakyushu welcomed a new lion, a 7-year-old female named Koma, from African Safari in Usa City, Oita Prefecture. Koma, known for her timid and gentle demeanor, arrived on ...

Japan is set to experience extreme cold from Christmas through New Year’s, according to the latest monthly forecast by the Meteorological Agency. Temperatures are predicted to remain below average ...

Tokyo-based technology firm Information Strategy and Technology has established a development and sales base in Kitakyushu, marking its first regional office. On December 18, the company signed a ...