The Japanese government announced plans to support tourism in the Kyushu region, which was recently affected by an earthquake. This initiative aims to help the region's recovery by boosting its tourism industry.

Sony and TSMC are investing 4.1 billion euros to construct a new factory for image sensors on Japan's Kyushu island.

JR Kyushu President Furumi announced plans to reveal the timeline for the full reopening of the Kyushu Shinkansen line between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata stations, which has been suspended due to an earthquake, by the end of August.

Automakers in Japan's Kyushu region have prolonged plant suspensions after the Kumamoto earthquake, impacting nearly 15% of domestic auto production.

The Kyushu Shinkansen line has resumed service between Hakata and Kumamoto after a three-day suspension, but JR Kyushu announced that operations between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata are unlikely to restart in August. This indicates a partial restoration of service with ongoing difficulties for full recovery.

JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen will largely resume normal operations between Hakata and Kumamoto from July 31st, though with reduced frequency, after safety checks were completed on the section from Chikugo-Funagoya to Kumamoto.

A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing at least a dozen people. All 15 Hong Kong tour groups in the affected Kyushu region have been confirmed safe.

JR Kyushu has confirmed over 200 instances of damage, including rail breaks and fallen sound barriers, on the Kyushu Shinkansen line following a recent earthquake, which also left 12 people injured.

Japan is in a 'race against time' to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after an earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday, killing at least 13 people.

On the 25th, the maximum temperature exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in Tokai and Yamanashi Prefecture, marking the fifth consecutive day of "extreme heat" in Japan and setting a new record. Dangerous heat is expected to continue on the 26th in Tokai, Kinki, Shikoku, and Kyushu, so please continue to take thorough measures against heatstroke.

Western Japan, particularly Kyushu, is forecast to experience dangerous temperatures up to 38 degrees Celsius on June 13, prompting authorities to urge thorough heatstroke prevention measures, including proper air conditioning use and frequent hydration.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the rainy season has ended in Northern Kyushu, Chugoku, and Kinki regions, 11 days earlier than the average year. These areas are expected to experience clear skies for the next week.

Heavy rains, including very intense downpours, have caused landslides and prompted evacuation orders for over 200,000 residents across Kyushu and Shikoku regions in Japan.

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.

Authorities in Japan have ordered approximately 2.2 million people across 13 prefectures in the Kinki and Kyushu regions to evacuate due to a typhoon, which has also caused heavy rain and shutdowns in parts of Taiwan.

Very heavy rain has been observed across northern Kyushu, Japan, with warnings for linear rainbands in Nagasaki, Kumamoto, and Saga prefectures. An imminent forecast for linear rainbands has been issued for southern Nagasaki, raising concerns for landslides and floods.

Weather agencies have declared the start of the rainy season in the western parts of Luzon and Visayas in the Philippines, as well as in northern Kyushu, Chugoku, and Kinki regions of Japan. Residents are advised to prepare for increased rainfall.

Typhoon No. 6 has led to 326 flight cancellations, primarily affecting routes to and from the Kyushu region, and may also impact Shinkansen services starting tonight.

The estimated population of Kitakyushu City has fallen below 900,000 for the first time since its founding, based on preliminary census data as of April 1.

Japan is expecting nationwide clear skies and rising temperatures on the 18th, with some regions in Kinki and Kyushu forecast to experience extreme heat above 35 degrees Celsius. Authorities are advising the public to take precautions against heatstroke, including frequent hydration.

A house fire in Kokuraminami-ku, Kitakyushu, resulted in the discovery of two bodies. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire and confirming the identities, as a couple residing in the house remains unaccounted for.

Kitakyushu, Japan, is utilizing 'multicultural coordinators' to foster coexistence and integration between local residents and foreigners.

According to the police, around 9:30 AM on the 22nd, a bus belonging to a sports club from Kagoshima Prefecture, carrying 17 male junior high school students, collided with the central median on the northbound lanes of the Kyushu Expressway in Koba, Yūsui Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. As a result of this accident, 9 junior high school students on the bus were taken to the hospital, but all were conscious and their injuries were not life-threatening. The police are investigating the cause of the accident in detail.

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'.

Insurance claims and inquiries related to the Kumamoto earthquake have surpassed 40,000, encompassing the Kumamoto prefecture and six other prefectures in Kyushu.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake caused significant damage on Japan's Kyushu island, killing 38 people and injuring over 120, with thousands losing power and water, as surgeons shielded a patient during an operation.

Japan's Ministry of Finance has maintained its overall assessment that the national economy is 'recovering moderately,' while upgrading its view for the Kanto and Tokai regions. The assessment for Kyushu was withheld due to the impact of recent earthquakes.

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.

The recent earthquake continues to impact major manufacturers in Kumamoto Prefecture and other parts of Kyushu, leading to ongoing factory shutdowns and operational disruptions.

Twee dagen na de zware aardbeving bij het zuidelijke Japanse eiland Kyushu is het dodental opgelopen tot 34, meldt de Japanse publieke omroep NHK.

Over 100 aftershocks have been recorded on Kyushu island in southwestern Japan since an earthquake struck yesterday, prompting warnings for potentially larger subsequent tremors.

JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen has partially resumed northbound operations between Chikugo-Funagoya and Hakata after an earlier suspension, with southbound services expected to restart later.

A strong earthquake hit Japan's Kyushu island on Tuesday, July 28, causing buildings to topple, sparking fires, and trapping dozens in a shopping mall. The quake reportedly killed one person and injured over 100.

Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued warnings for extremely unstable atmospheric conditions across a wide area from Tohoku to Kyushu, expecting localized heavy rainfall and dangerous heat, particularly in Western Japan. Residents are advised to prepare for landslides, flooding, and heatstroke.

Intense heat is forecast across a wide region of Japan, from Tohoku to Kyushu, with temperatures expected to reach a dangerous 38 degrees Celsius in Saitama. Authorities are advising residents to take thorough precautions against heatstroke, including using air conditioning and staying hydrated.

Dangerous heat, with temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius, is expected in Kyushu, Japan, prompting heatstroke warnings. Meanwhile, northern Japan faces heavy rain clouds, raising concerns about landslides.

A seasonal rain front is expected to bring heavy rainfall to western Japan, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of households in areas like Karatsu, Saga, and Nagasaki City. Several other regions, including Kitakyushu City and Sasebo City, have issued evacuation advisories for the elderly and vulnerable.

Heavy rains have intensified across Western Japan due to an active seasonal rain front, with northern Kyushu experiencing particularly severe downpours. The front is expected to remain stalled over Western Japan until July 6, prompting warnings for landslides and flooding.

Chef Yasuhiko Uchida's restaurant, Senti.U, located in Kyushu's Osumi Peninsula, is becoming a significant culinary destination. The restaurant's success is attributed to the high quality of Kanoya's local produce and Uchida's culinary expertise.

Typhoons 7 and 8 are approaching Japan, with Level 4 warnings issued for Kyushu and other regions due to heavy rain, landslide risks, and potential flash floods.

Japan's weather agency forecasts temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in central and western regions, urging heatstroke precautions, while also warning of very heavy rains and potential disasters like landslides and floods in Kyushu due to an unstable rain front.

A new public-private conference, including Toyota Motor, has been established in Japan to develop a hydrogen fuel cell truck transportation network, with plans for a 1300 km route between Kyushu and Tohoku to achieve decarbonization.

Typhoon No. 6 has led to the cancellation of over 290 flights to and from Okinawa, with warnings issued for strong winds and heavy rain across Okinawa, Amami, and parts of Kyushu to Kanto-Koshin.

ONYX Hospitality Group has entered a joint venture with JR Kyushu Group to develop Shama North Pattaya, strengthening their strategic partnership in Thailand.

Japan is expecting a nationwide heatwave with temperatures forecast to exceed 30 degrees Celsius across a wide area from Kyushu to Tohoku, prompting authorities to issue warnings for heatstroke prevention.

Temperatures are rising across a wide area of Japan, from Tohoku to Kyushu, with some regions expected to experience 'summer days' reaching 25 degrees Celsius or more.

The mayor of Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Ono, had his driver's license suspended for 90 days after being caught driving at 152 km/h on the Kyushu Expressway last December.

Retro Japan: Kitakyushu lighthouse originates in monk lighting torches for safety in 1836  毎日新聞

Despite a recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan's summer holiday rail traffic has remained steady, indicating resilience in travel patterns.

The Kyushu Shinkansen has resumed operations between Shin-Minamata Station and Kagoshima-Chuo Station on July 7, following a suspension due to an earthquake, though services are significantly reduced.

JR Kyushu announced that the Kyushu Shinkansen will resume service between Shin-Minamata and Kagoshima-Chuo stations from July 7, after being suspended due to an earthquake. The section between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata is expected to remain closed through August.

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.

Time was running out to find survivors, as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan 's southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday.

An explosion at a shopping center in Kashima city on Japan's Kyushu island, which occurred after an earthquake, was captured on video, showing significant damage to the facility.

Japan's atmosphere from Tohoku to Kyushu is highly unstable due to moist air, leading to localized development of rain clouds. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging residents to be vigilant against potential landslides and other related disasters.

The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the rainy season in Southern Kyushu has ended, two days earlier than the average. The region is expected to experience mostly sunny weather for the coming week.

Temperatures are forecast to rise in Western and Eastern Japan, with Kyushu potentially reaching a dangerous 38 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to take precautions against heatstroke, including using air conditioning and staying hydrated.

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.

Due to an active rainy season front, heavy rainfall is expected mainly in western Japan, with a risk of linear rainbands forming in northern Kyushu and Yamaguchi Prefecture by this evening. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging strict caution against landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, and rising river levels.

Japan faces a severe meteorological situation as two typhoons simultaneously threaten the country, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders for over two million residents in 13 prefectures across the Kinki and Kyushu regions.

Typhoon No. 7 is approaching Japan, with warnings for strong winds in Okinawa and Amami, and forecasts for extremely heavy rainfall in northern Kyushu, raising concerns about linear rainbands.

Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution, a subsidiary of Kyushu Electric Power, announced and apologized for losing a storage medium containing personal information, including names and addresses, of over 10 million customers.

Typhoon Jangmi has struck Japan, moving north towards the southern main island of Kyushu, bringing strong winds and severe weather to Okinawa, where four people were injured, and causing transport disruptions and flight cancellations.

Typhoon No. 6 is expected to approach Okinawa and Amami next week, bringing potential heavy rainfall to Kyushu, Kanto-Koshin, and other regions. This comes as various areas across Japan are experiencing consecutive days of predicted mid-summer temperatures.

Japan is experiencing an unseasonable heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach extreme highs in areas from Tohoku to Kyushu, prompting warnings for heatstroke prevention.

Japan's Sakurajima volcano on Kyushu island erupted over the weekend, sending a column of smoke and ash several kilometers into the air, surprising tourists who experienced it for the first time.

A 3-year-old girl was fatally struck by a passenger car while crossing an intersection in Wakamatsu Ward, Kitakyushu, on Friday night, with police investigating the detailed circumstances of the accident.

Japan has commenced the release of its national oil reserves from a storage base located off the coast of Kitakyushu City, starting on March 27.

A research group including Kyushu University has announced the development of a reagent that makes mammalian brain tissue and other organs transparent while alive, allowing for observation of cells and tissues functioning normally. This breakthrough is expected to advance the understanding of brain function.