Today, we’re heading to Shikanoshima to tackle the island’s central climb up to the Shiomi Observatory. This route is a ...

Kitakyushu City reported its first net population inflow in six decades, with 492 more people moving into the city than ...

A large-scale indoor skateboard park, one of the largest in Japan, is set to open next October next to Boat Race Fukuoka in ...

The winter afternoon tea at Grand Hyatt Fukuoka is themed “Chocolate and Spice.” It features a variety of original bite-sized sweets crafted with luxurious Valrhona chocolate from France. Highlights ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A measles case has been confirmed in Fukuoka Prefecture for the first time in 3.5 years. The patient, a child under 10, returned from Vietnam in November. Measles is highly contagious, with an ...

Today, we’re heading out on an overnight bike trip to Kokura and back. With a total distance of 175 km, this loop can be completed in a single day, but it’s much more enjoyable when spread over two.

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 ...