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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

IT consulting firm Forval has signed a collaboration agreement with Nagasaki International University (NIU) in Sasebo City to support regional revitalization by nurturing digital transformation (DX) ...

What Are Omamori and Goshuin? In Japan, the end of the year is a time when many people visit shrines to give thanks for the past year and pray for peace and happiness in the year ahead. While there, ...

Today, we’re tackling two short climbs to Ino Dam and Mikazuki Lake, both easily reachable from downtown Fukuoka on any capable commuter bike. Like so many routes in this series, this ride highlights ...