"If not drained, it will be submerged in 3 hours" - The backside of the world's oldest underwater road tunnel
The article discusses the construction plans for the Shimonoseki-Kitakyushu Road and details the current state of the Kanmon Tunnel, which requires constant pumping to prevent flooding.
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.
12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling from 18th Floor in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
A 12-year-old boy died after falling from the 18th floor of an apartment building in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
StarFlyer Pilot Trainee Arrested on Suspicion of Using Stimulants While Operating Passenger Flights
A pilot trainee of StarFlyer in Kitakyushu, Japan, has been arrested for suspected stimulant usage while he was involved in piloting passenger flights.
TOTO Realizes Hydrogen Co-Firing in Sanitary Ware Production, Reducing CO2 Emissions by 7%
TOTO announced its practical application of hydrogen co-firing in the production of sanitary ware, achieving a 7% reduction in CO2 emissions at its Kokura First Factory in Kitakyushu since January.
Guilty Verdict for Former Restaurant Owner After Leaving Pot on Heat Causes Major Fire Destroying 33 Buildings
A former restaurant owner in Kitakyushu received a suspended prison sentence after her negligence caused a large fire that destroyed 33 buildings, with no injuries reported.