Fukuoka International Residents Association is organizing a free hybrid seminar and zoom webinar to educate people about Japan tax system and help them save taxes. Foreigners can especially benefit ...

In Japan, the end of the year is a time when many people visit shrines to give thanks for the past year and pray ...

In Fukuoka, where the number of domestic and international travelers continues to grow, new hotels are opening one after ...

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 ...

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 University of Kitakyushu plans to launch the Information Innovation Faculty (tentative name) in April 2027, incorporating problem-based learning (PBL) with support from 30 IT companies. Students ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kyushu Electric Power Company announced plans to replace steam turbines at Units 3 and 4 of the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant in Saga Prefecture, marking the first upgrade since operations began in the ...