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The popular Fukuoka-based fast food brand expands its international footprint by launching its inaugural overseas restaurant in Taiwan’s capital city.

Temperatures soared across southwestern Japan on August 26, marking the country's 10th consecutive day of extreme heat and pushing Fukuoka to its first-ever recorded temperature of 40 degrees Celsius.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is reportedly concerned about the potential impact of a bribery scandal involving the Fukuoka Assembly on upcoming local elections, attempting to distance itself from the controversy.

High school students in Yanagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, have constructed a 3.5-meter-tall cardboard model of a Gundam for their upcoming school festival.

Three high school students were honored for jointly rescuing three elementary school children from a pond in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Buzen Gibier Center in Fukuoka has been processing culled nuisance wildlife into products for human consumption since 2018, turning a problem into a regional specialty.

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has disclosed that its members spent over ¥260 million on 23 overseas inspections over the past three years, with one trip to Switzerland and France costing ¥30 million for six members.

Okayama is emerging as a contemporary art destination, featuring new attractions like The Rabbit Hole and Fukuoka Shoyu Gallery, drawing visitors before they reach the Seto Inland Sea.

The Italian Ambassador to Japan, Mario Vattani, traveled to Fukuoka to express Italy's solidarity following a violent 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern island of Kyushu, particularly affecting the Kumamoto prefecture.

An online education CEO is betting on Fukuoka to build a regional growth model that combines the competitive environment of Tokyo with the collaborative spirit found in regional communities.

An appraisal report has indicated that an audio recording, central to allegations of money transfers for the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly's vice-speaker post, is highly likely to be the voice of former Vice-Speaker Masayuki Nakao.

Isao Kurauchi, Speaker of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, apologized at a national meeting of prefectural assembly speakers for a dispute involving alleged money exchanges related to leadership posts, drawing strong criticism from other prefectural assembly speakers.

The Sanyo Shinkansen line between Kokura and Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture has been suspended from its first train service in both directions due to delays in maintenance work, with operations expected to resume around 6:30 AM.

Multiple monkey sightings have been reported in the central area of Fukuoka City, with one even captured on camera during a news report. Police and city officials are advising residents not to make eye contact or feed the monkeys.

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has decided to conduct an interview survey with all incumbent members by external experts to clarify allegations of money transfers regarding the speaker's post, following conflicting claims within the assembly.

A memorial was held in Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture, marking nine years since the Northern Kyushu heavy rains disaster, which claimed 40 lives and left two missing across Fukuoka and Oita prefectures. Residents offered flowers to commemorate the victims.

Linear rainbands have formed in the Aso region of Kumamoto and the Chikugo region of Fukuoka, Japan, leading to an increased risk of disasters. Authorities are warning residents of the heightened danger due to the intense rainfall.

A sinkhole approximately 9 meters long and 6 meters deep has appeared in a residential area of Tagawa, Fukuoka Prefecture, with investigations suggesting it's related to a former coal mine and recent rainfall.

Osaka Itami Airport has been named Asia's best in new travel rankings, with Fukuoka Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport also making Japan's top three. The rankings evaluated airports based on punctuality, passenger experience, and facilities.

A unique roof tile, designed with inspiration from the 'Star Wars' saga, has been revealed in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly is reportedly considering a proposal to require media organizations to obtain prior approval for interviews and filming within the assembly.

A Nepali man has realized his dream by opening a driving school in Fukuoka, Japan, offering lessons in five different languages.

Residents of Fukuoka, Japan, witnessed a 20-meter sinkhole that opened up in a street. The street was fully repaired, with utilities restored, in just seven days.

Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare plans to establish new offices for Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT) in Hokkaido and Fukuoka prefectures to enable faster medical support during large-scale disasters.

Japan's Consumer Affairs Agency has issued administrative orders to two companies in Tokyo and Fukuoka for selling underwear with misleading claims about urine leakage absorption, citing a lack of reasonable evidence.

A Fukuoka materials firm has developed a ready-to-eat risotto, with its creation inspired by relief efforts following the Kumamoto earthquake.

Malaysia Airlines is strengthening its East Asia network by returning to Fukuoka, launching new routes, and increasing frequencies across key markets.

An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.0 and a Shindo 3 intensity occurred in the Chikugo region of Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, with no tsunami expected.

A former assistant teacher in Sue Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, received a sentence of 3 years and 6 months in prison for submitting a forged teacher's license copy.

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Nissan Motor will hold joint briefings for employees considering relocation as it moves vehicle production from Kanagawa Prefecture to a factory in Fukuoka Prefecture. Officials from Fukuoka and other prefectures will visit Kanagawa to address employee concerns and facilitate a smooth transition.

A 62-year-old former manager of a sports class in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting eight children, with the court deeming the acts 'exceptionally malicious'.

A collision occurred between a kindergarten shuttle bus carrying children and a passenger car in Ongacho, Fukuoka Prefecture, on February 24. A total of 14 people, including nine children, were transported to the hospital.

A 61-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing three people in a Fukuoka library, claiming he had no prior connection to the victims.

A Fukuoka High Court is set to decide whether to grant a retrial for a former death row inmate, already executed, in the 34-year-old Iizuka Incident involving the murder of two elementary school girls.

Three high school students in Nakama, Fukuoka Prefecture, were honored for saving three elementary school pupils from a pond.

A survey reveals that 26 employees of the Fukuoka Municipal Government developed mental or physical health issues due to their dealings with city assembly members.

The scandal-hit chairman of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, Kurauchi, is set to resign from his position as an assembly member.

Cities across Japan, including Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo, are engaged in a 'gold rush' competition to be designated as the country's backup capital, seeking the prestige and economic benefits that would accompany the title.

The Brussels Times website has published multiple articles consisting solely of search queries related to buying cocaine and other drugs in various cities and countries. These articles appear to be spam or a technical error, listing specific drug names and locations.

An article from The Brussels Times, titled 'Search / WWW FINDCOK ORG tutorial on how to buy cocaine fish scale in Fukuoka', appears to be an SEO query providing instructions for buying cocaine in Fukuoka, Japan.

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Isao Kuranouchi has decided to establish a third-party committee to investigate allegations of money transfers related to the assembly's speaker and vice-speaker posts.

Western Japan is experiencing a significant temperature rise, with forecasts predicting extreme heat of 40 degrees Celsius in Kyushu, including Kumamoto, Saga, Fukuoka, and Oita prefectures. Authorities are urging residents to take thorough precautions against heatstroke.

Thai authorities are intensifying coordination with their Japanese counterparts regarding a 28-year-old Thai woman arrested at Fukuoka Airport after crystal methamphetamine was found hidden in coffee sachets she was carrying into Japan.

The Fukuoka High Court has ordered the state and Kumamoto Prefecture to pay compensation to the family of a man wrongly convicted in the 41-year-old Matsubashi Incident, acknowledging their responsibility.

The Vice-Speaker of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, Masayuki Nakao, resigned on the 24th following allegations of money transfers related to the speaker and vice-speaker posts, sparking calls for an independent investigation into the matter.

Member Genaki Yoshimatsu, who testified about paying over 18 million yen to Liberal Democratic Party prefectural assembly executives before becoming chairman, has requested the establishment of a third-party committee to investigate the facts of the alleged money transfers.

A former vice-chairman of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly has provided new testimony to NHK, claiming he handed 5 million yen to Chairman Isao Kurauchi before assuming the vice-chairman position, amidst questions of money exchange regarding assembly posts.

Two people were injured when a truck driving in the wrong direction collided with another truck on a bypass in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly is conducting interviews with all members to investigate alleged money transfers, following claims by a former speaker that he was asked for and gave cash to LDP prefectural assembly executives.

At least 10 agricultural greenhouses were damaged in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, on the morning of May 2. An investigation team has been dispatched to determine if a sudden gust of wind was the cause.

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued immediate linear rainband predictions for various areas in Fukuoka, Saga, and Nagasaki prefectures, indicating a high risk of torrential rainfall.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an immediate prediction for linear rainbands in Fukuoka Prefecture's Chikuhō and Chikugo regions, warning of intense rainfall and a high risk of landslides and floods within the next three hours.

Japan's Broadcasting Ethics and Program Improvement Organization (BPO) has concluded that a variety show aired by Fukuoka Broadcasting, which depicted cleaning a so-called 'trash house,' had ethical issues due to its emphasis on unsanitary conditions.

Ho Tzu Nyen has become the first Singaporean artist to be awarded the grand prize at the prestigious Fukuoka Prize, recognizing his artistic contributions.

Takeshi Niinami, former chairman of Suntory Holdings, was not indicted by the Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office after being referred on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Law for allegedly receiving cannabis-containing products. The reasons for the non-indictment were not disclosed.

Municipalities across Japan are increasingly adopting short-stay foster care programs, with Fukuoka taking a leading role in initiatives that allow children to experience home-like settings.

Nishinippon City Bank, headquartered in Fukuoka, has implemented a complete ban on personal smartphones within its offices. This measure follows an incident where an employee posted a video on social media platform BeReal, which included customer names and other sensitive information, leading to its widespread circulation online.

A Mainichi News Quiz explores the reasons behind a recent incident where numerous passengers were forced to spend the night on a train in Fukuoka, Japan.

A 30-year-old mother has been arrested in Fukuoka, Japan, on suspicion of killing her daughter. Police are also investigating her potential involvement in the death of another daughter.

Engineers in the city of Fukuoka and their private partners have opened what is only the world's second osmotic power plant.

A 12-year-old paper-cutting artist is showcasing 120 cat-themed works in an exhibit in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

A private survey found that average monthly rents for single-person apartments in Tokyo's 23 wards exceeded 110,000 yen for the first time, with Osaka and Fukuoka also experiencing rent increases ahead of the new fiscal year.

In the Senshin High School Baseball tournament, the first game on the fourth day of the tournament saw Fukuoka's Kokusai University Affiliated High School win 4-3 in a tie-breaker in the 11th inning against Hyogo's Kobe Kokusai University Affiliated High School, advancing to the second round.

The defendant, Lance Cpl. Jamel Clayton, and prosecutors filed their waivers of the right to appeal with the Fukuoka High Court this week.

Despite the burden of treatment, students are striving to learn, and some even take their high school entrance exams in their hospital rooms.

A 61-year-old suspect in the Fukuoka library stabbing incident, which injured three people, has told investigators he was struggling financially. Police are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident.

A 61-year-old suspect has been arrested after stabbing three people at a library in Fukuoka, Japan, telling police he 'wanted to kill people' and brought a knife from home.

Three people were injured, two seriously, in a stabbing incident at a library in Sawara Ward, Fukuoka. Police have apprehended a suspect.

Extreme temperatures across Japan have pushed Fukuoka to 40.4°C, while heatstroke-related fatalities nationwide have reached at least 79.

Twenty years after a drunk driving crash killed three children in Fukuoka, Japan maintains strict regulations and ongoing efforts to eradicate impaired driving nationwide.

An article explores value dining and market experiences available in Fukuoka, highlighting the city's culinary offerings.

Cospa Ramen, a new fast-casual concept from HAND Hospitality, is set to open in Manhattan's Flatiron district, offering Nagahama Ramen from Fukuoka.

Nearly half of the current members of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly reported hearing rumors of money changing hands concerning the posts of speaker and vice-speaker.

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Japanese authorities concluded rescue operations at a shopping center damaged by an earthquake after an explosion resulted in seven fatalities. An Italian ambassador was dispatched to Fukuoka following the earthquake.

Following the passage of a secondary-capital bill, cities like Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya are expressing interest in serving as a fallback capital if a disaster incapacitates Tokyo.

Members of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, including Genaki Yoshimatsu and Hideyuki Eto, are scheduled to hold a press conference regarding alleged money transfers for the posts of chairman and vice-chairman, with Yoshimatsu expected to reveal appraisal results of recorded audio data.

Masayuki Nakao, the Vice Speaker of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, resigned following allegations of cash transactions related to securing key positions within the assembly, though he maintains his innocence.

Officials in Japan's Fukuoka prefecture are facing scrutiny over expensive overseas 'research trips' to cities like Paris and London, including millions of yen in hotel upgrades, amid public frustration.

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Vice Chairman Masayuki Nakao is holding a press conference following reports that an expert analysis concluded with 99.99% certainty that an audio recording, where he allegedly demanded 10 million yen, contains his voice.

Hidenori Eto, a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly, admitted on social media to paying money in connection with the speaker's post, a scandal that has caused a dispute within the assembly.

Fukuoka Governor Hattori has called on the prefectural assembly to clarify reports that two former assembly leaders allegedly paid 27.5 million yen to the Liberal Democratic Party's prefectural caucus before their appointments six years ago, stating that the allegations severely undermine public trust.

Heavy rains have caused widespread damage across Japan, including flooding in a Kumamoto inn and landslides in Nagasaki and Oita. Authorities issued evacuation orders for thousands of households in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures, with linear rainbands predicted for several regions.

Prosecutors have sought life imprisonment for a Fukuoka yakuza leader accused of shooting and killing the president of 'Gyoza no Ohsho' 13 years ago, citing thorough preparation and strong organizational intent.

Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in the river basins of the Koya River and Tomoda River in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and parts of Miyama, Fukuoka Prefecture. Authorities urge all individuals in dangerous areas to evacuate immediately.

The Fukuoka High Court has ordered a suspect, who is still at large, to pay approximately 4.5 million yen in compensation to a man injured in a hit-and-run incident in Beppu, Oita Prefecture.

A driving school in Fukuoka, Japan, run by a Nepali man, is providing valuable assistance to foreign residents seeking to obtain their driving licenses.

Violinist Lynnette Seah shares her experiences traveling for Japanese food in Fukuoka and performing in orchestra concerts in Paris, detailing her cultural and musical journeys.

A Fukuoka-based bank has admitted to an expanded data leak that originated from an employee's social media posts.

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, on suspicion of abducting a 7-year-old girl by taking her in his car, after police had been searching for her.

Visitors are enjoying the blooming azaleas at a garden located in Japan's Fukuoka Prefecture.

Fukuoka Financial Group, Japan's largest regional bank, aims to increase its front office staff to approximately 100 by March 2028 as it seeks to expand its ¥5.8 trillion investment portfolio.

A fire involving plastics and other waste materials broke out at a waste disposal site in Okagaki Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, with firefighters continuing efforts to extinguish it. No injuries have been reported so far.

Fukuoka Bank announced that an employee seconded from MetLife Life Insurance leaked over 1,000 insurance contract details belonging to Fukuoka Bank to MetLife.

Japan, a country prone to earthquakes, is upgrading its railway system with an enhanced early-warning system for the Shinkansen line between Osaka and Fukuoka. This improvement aims to provide crucial seconds of warning to minimize casualties among train passengers during major seismic events.

A mother from Fukuoka Prefecture, whose son went missing in Cambodia, is warning others about suspicious trip invitations received via social media.

A Fukuoka District Court has ordered a convicted individual to pay approximately 70 million yen in compensation in a third lawsuit filed by the family of a first-grade girl murdered 25 years ago in Nagasaki Prefecture, as the convict had not complied with previous compensation orders.

A university student from Fukuoka, Japan, went missing in Cambodia after being lured by an SNS invitation for a 'free overseas trip.' Police suspect he may have been caught up in a special fraud group, and his mother is appealing for his safe return.

Minho of SHINee is publishing two solo singles in Japanese on Wednesday, SM Entertainment said Tuesday. He is set to drop “Flawless” and “Sunkissed” as digital singles, both conveying warmth to listeners. Minho gave fans at two meetups in Japan last month an early chance to listen to the songs. The two fan meetings held in Yokohama were his first such event in three years. Earlier this month, he participated in the label’s SM Town Live group concerts in Fukuoka, Japan and Bangkok. His latest sol

Three people were injured in a stabbing incident at a library in Fukuoka, Japan, where a 61-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly attacking multiple individuals.

A university student from Fukuoka, Japan, who traveled to Cambodia with a friend after an SNS invitation in December, has lost contact. The mother fears her son may be involved with a fraud group, and nearly 10 other individuals in Fukuoka Prefecture are similarly missing.