Nine Junior High School Students Slightly Injured in Bus Collision with Central Divider in Kagoshima, Kyushu Expressway
Nine junior high school students sustained minor injuries when their bus collided with the central divider on the Kyushu Expressway in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Saga's Land Prices Rise, Industrial Areas See Highest National Increase; Logistics Facilities Continue to Expand
Saga prefecture leads Japan in the rise of land prices, particularly in industrial areas, with a recorded increase of 12.4% over the past year according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Nissan to Reduce Production by 1,200 Units at Kyushu Plant Due to Supply Chain Disruption from Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Nissan's Kyushu plant will cut production by 1,200 vehicles due to disruptions in logistics caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Blood protein helps scientists make brain temporarily 'transparent'; understand the technique
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed a method to temporarily make living brain tissue transparent using a common blood protein, enabling real-time observation of neurons.
After Arashi and Dream Comes True performances, paid overnight stay on trains allowed at Hakata Station as a measure against hotel shortages
As a response to hotel shortages during overlapping popular concerts, JR Kyushu allows fans to stay overnight on specific train cars at Hakata Station for a fee.
Urgent Need to Secure 1,000 Workers for Production Transfer at Oppama, Nissan Kyushu Prepares for Increase in Production of 200,000 Units
Nissan Kyushu seeks to recruit 1,000 new workers as they prepare for a significant increase in production, following the transfer of vehicle production from the Oppama factory.
Women 'pantomiming' in the entertainment district: A decade of conflict between police and touts in Nakasu, Kyushu
The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Nakasu, Fukuoka, between police enforcing laws against touting and the women who work in the entertainment industry as touts, particularly highlighting a unique form of communication used by some workers.
Japan's Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Starts Operation Off Kitakyushu City
Japan's largest offshore wind farm, the Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, has commenced operations off the coast of Kitakyushu City, accounting for 40% of the country's total offshore wind power output.
Regulatory Commission Inspector Threatens at Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, Apologizes to Kyushu Electric Without Showing Evidence
An inspector from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority was reprimanded for making unsubstantiated threats during an inspection of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, leading to an apology to Kyushu Electric.
Arashi and Dreams Come True Concerts Overlap in Fukuoka, JR Kyushu Considers Train Hotel Due to Hotel Shortage
JR Kyushu is considering offering a train hotel service as a solution to the expected hotel shortage during the overlapping concerts of Arashi and Dreams Come True in Fukuoka.
The Third Road Across Kanmon Strait Denies 'Son-taku': Project Costs Certain to Balloon, What Answer Will the Government Provide?
The Japanese government has begun serious consideration of the proposed Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road, a major infrastructure project connecting Honshu and Kyushu, despite concerns about escalating costs.
Kohichi Akashi confirmed as President of Kyushu University, continuing the trend of having a Medical School graduate
Kohichi Akashi has been confirmed as the new President of Kyushu University, focusing on leukemia research and emphasizing the importance of social change in education.
Acquisition of Land for Asahi Beer Hakata Factory by JR Kyushu and Others, Development Scheduled After 2029
A consortium led by JR Kyushu has announced a deal to acquire the land of the Asahi Beer Hakata factory, set to cease operations by the end of 2028, for future development.
Recommendation Letter Forged? Student Sues Kyushu University Over Admission Cancellation
An Indian national male student filed a lawsuit against Kyushu University, claiming the cancellation of his admission based on an allegedly forged recommendation letter is illegal and unjustifiable.
Single Mother Works in a Bakery Until 3 AM: Poverty as an Unaddressed Issue, 'Know the Reality and Implement Policies'
A 55-year-old single mother in Kyushu shares her struggles working night shifts at a bakery to support her two children amid financial hardships and a lack of governmental support for poverty issues.
3000 subscribers to social insurance in a rural house on a remote island - Is it 'avoiding national health insurance'? I asked
In a remote island in Kyushu, over 3000 individuals are enrolled in social insurance through a general incorporated association, raising concerns about evasion of national health insurance payments.
Defense Ministry fails to respond to power harassment consultation for over 2 years, ordered to pay compensation by the court
A male employee of the Kyushu Defense Bureau, after not receiving any response for over two years to his power harassment claim, successfully sued the government for compensation, resulting in a court ruling ordering the payment of damages.
General Election Day Voting and Counting, Heavy Snow Peaks on the Japan Sea Side, Snow in Kyushu and Southern Kanto
On the day of the general election, a significant snow peak is expected on the Japan Sea side, with snowfall also anticipated in Kyushu and Southern Kanto.