Quiet signal from Japan

KALDI's 527-yen soup curry is so good you'll want to buy it on sight: rich shrimp flavor and authentic taste

A review of KALDI's Hokkaido shrimp soup curry, a 527-yen retort curry that has been gaining attention on social media for its rich shrimp flavor and satisfying taste.

How romance scam 'grooming' takes control of victims' minds, accelerated by AI

An expert in social psychology and fraud tactics explains how scammers build trust step by step through social media, eventually manipulating victims emotionally. AI is making these methods faster and more convincing.

ZAZY, fresh off a solo show, to hold another live event 'Nyoga Nyoga' in August

Comedian ZAZY will hold his solo live show 'Nyoga Nyoga' on August 22 at YOSHIMOTO ROPPONGI THEATER in Tokyo.

Reiwa Roman's Kemuri joins Karen Takizawa's cooking show as assistant; this week's theme is asparagus

Kemuri from Reiwa Roman will appear as assistant for five days starting with the May 11 episode of TBS's cooking program, with Yuta Hiraoka appearing as guest.

June 27 in Matsuyama: Imagina to hold management seminar on Ehime manufacturers' organizational challenge

Imagina will hold an inner branding seminar for business leaders on June 27, 2026, at the Ehime Prefectural Culture Hall, addressing the gap between strong technical skill and difficulty developing people.

DCON2026 business creation contest for technical college students announces grand prize winner

Toyota National College of Technology's team 'Kanro AI' won the top prize at DCON2026 with an estimated corporate valuation of 560 million yen.

All six volumes of documentary film 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII' to be screened, with special talk

A revival screening of all six volumes of the documentary film 'Kabuki Actor Kataoka Nizaemon XIII' will be held at PolePole Higashi-Nakano in Tokyo, with Nizaemon Kataoka and Takataro Kataoka appearing for a special talk.

Japan releases new ramen sandwiches… that don’t taste like ramen

Lunch Pack falls flat in the noodles-and-bread department, but there is a silver lining. Yamazaki Baking’s popular Lunch Pack series of sandwich pockets has become famous around the world for its unusual fillings, but now there’s a new limited-edition variety…

Keiko Kitagawa, mother of two, says why she wants to live to 94: 'I want to see my children turn 60'

Sushi Etiquette: How to Eat Sushi Like a Local in Japan the Right Way

Sushi etiquette is more than just dining manners, it is a reflection of respect for Japanese culture, tradition, and craftsmanship. Understanding how sushi is meant to be enjoyed can transform your experience from simply eating a meal to appreciating a centur…

'Five thousand predecessors...' Why NYK Line's president hopes for peaceful seas

NYK Line President Takaya Soga spoke about his hope that colleagues aboard ships held in the Persian Gulf can reach safe waters as soon as possible, as tensions over Iran continue.

Tomohisa Yamashita speaks about loneliness and resolve, moved by mentor Tsutomu Yamazaki's powerful words

Tomohisa Yamashita appears on MBS/TBS's 'Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku' on May 10, joining the popular interview segment hosted by Osamu Hayashi to discuss his work in Japan and abroad.

Special exhibition 'Traveling through Late-Edo Yokohama in Maps' announced

The Yokohama Archives of History and Yokohama Urban History Museum announced a special exhibition exploring late-Edo Yokohama through historical pictorial maps.

Kioxia to announce FY2026 results on May 15; current-year forecast may surpass Toyota

Kioxia Holdings will announce consolidated results for the year ending March 2026 on May 15. Strong memory sales driven by AI semiconductor demand are putting attention on profit growth.

If trousers are called 'pants,' what should actual underwear be called?

A social media discussion jokes about Japanese usage of the word 'pants' for trousers and the resulting ambiguity when referring to underwear.

Fighting chef Komeo opens spicy crab ramen shop 'Kaniwo' in Asakusa

Kaniwo Co. opened a crab ramen specialty shop in Asakusa on May 4, 2026, developed with WEIN / BACKSTAGE Group CEO Mizoguchi as part of a global expansion push.

Public recording event announced for TOKYO FM manga program hosted by Eiko Kano and Yuka Kuramochi

TOKYO FM's weekly program 'Manga Kingdom presents The World Is Made of Manga!' will hold its first public recording event in four years at Shibuya Sakura Stage.

Suehirogari's solo shows announced for Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka

Comedy duo Suehirogari will hold their three-city solo performance 'Tonbo' in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, with advance ticket sales through FANY beginning May 16.

Eurobarometer poll finds 74% in Europe have an unfavorable view of the U.S.

A social media roundup discusses a Eurobarometer survey showing worsening views of the United States in Europe, with reactions comparing the U.S., Russia, China, and Japan.

Brother to open inbound-tourist experience facility 'BROTHER JOYFACTORY TOKYO' in June

Brother will open an interactive facility at its Tokyo showroom in June 2026, offering visitors Japanese culture experiences such as samurai performance, karaoke, calligraphy, and sewing.

Three Mario goods from Nintendo Tokyo that adults will want to use every day

A review of three practical Super Mario items sold at Nintendo TOKYO, Nintendo's first official directly operated store in Japan.

Man bleeds on way home from wedding preparations; three doctors save his life under cherry trees

In Tokyo's Nakameguro, a man suffered a life-threatening incident after wedding party preparations, and three doctors nearby worked together to save him.

Rosas work based on Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' to have Japan premiere

A Rosas production by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, Radouan Mriziga, and Aterballetto, inspired by Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons,' will be staged in Saitama, Aichi, and Kyoto in June.

Rental car worker in central Tokyo says watching holiday traffic jams before closing has become part of the job

A social media post from a rental car worker describes checking congestion at the end of long holidays and realizing some customers will not make it back before closing.

'Japan waits until people break before helping them': discussion on prevention before crisis

A social media discussion argues that Japan often offers support only after people reach crisis, such as depression, debt, or collapsed relationships, even though prevention would cost less.

What happened to people getting hair color during the Great East Japan Earthquake?

A social media thread collects experiences and speculation about what people at salons did when disaster struck during hair coloring or bleaching.

Eggplant and pea shoots simmered with mentsuyu: an easy winning combination

A simple recipe for eggplant and pea shoots simmered with mentsuyu and sesame oil, ready in about 15 minutes and designed as an easy everyday side dish.

'Vacation rather than carnations': 90% of mothers are near their stress limit, and 16% have no way to relieve it

The Balance of Tradition and Modernity in Japan: A Deep Cultural Exploration

The balance of tradition and modernity in Japan is one of the most fascinating cultural dynamics in the world, shaping everything from daily life and architecture to technology and social values. Japan is often described as a country where ancient customs and…

Concerns over disorderly development at snow resorts: calls for vision, regulation, and zoning

Japanese snow resort areas such as Hakuba, Furano, and Nozawa Onsen are drawing attention for some of the country's highest land price increases, driven partly by inbound ski demand.

Is a 2,300-yen Osaka-to-Tokyo bus like a slave ship? Jokes and real advice gather online

A social media thread jokes about extremely cheap long-distance buses between Osaka and Tokyo while also collecting practical comments from people with experience.

NiziU performs six songs in first KCON appearance in two years; MAYA calls it 'a very precious time'

Nine-member girl group NiziU appeared at KCON JAPAN 2026 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on May 9, performing six songs in their first KCON appearance in two years.

Brain training: Can you find the one different character hidden among the kanji '往'?

How to cook chicken wing middles: stir-fry with eggplant for an irresistibly savory dish

A quick recipe for chicken wing middles and eggplant stir-fried with ginger teriyaki seasoning, designed as an easy 15-minute home-cooked dish.

'Japanese workers alone are not enough': restaurants struggle after halt to new foreign worker intake

The government's April halt to accepting foreign workers in the restaurant sector has shocked businesses in Iwate, where population decline already makes staffing difficult.

Wave of criticism blaming specific nationalities: inbound tourism frustration and the key role of redistribution

As Japan's inbound tourism reaches record highs, concerns and criticism aimed at specific nationalities are spreading. The article examines whether better local returns from tourism can ease tensions.

China's service trade imports and exports rise 2.3% year on year in Q1 2026

China's total service trade imports and exports in the first quarter of 2026 rose 2.3% year on year to 1.8229 trillion yuan, with exports up 11.2%.

Emma Miyazawa recalls being discovered by Amon Miyamoto after singing at a school festival

Emma Miyazawa will appear as a guest on Nippon TV's 'Oshare Clip' on May 10, where she discusses the episode that led Amon Miyamoto to tell her she should debut quickly.

Bus driver in fatal highway crash in Fukushima had history of accidents

A 68-year-old bus driver arrested over a recent fatal crash on an expressway in northeastern Japan had been involved in repeated traffic accidents earlier this year, an investigative source said Saturday. Tetsuo Wakayama has been arrested on suspicion of negl…

Woman robs taxi driver in Nagoya

A taxi driver was threatened and robbed of cash by a woman who refused to pay her fare in Nagoya on Friday. According to police, the incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. in Nishi Ward. NTV reported that the 34-year-old male taxi driver stopped his taxi afte…

Three men sent to prosecutors for robbing 167 vacant houses in 11 prefectures

Three Thai men in their 30s have been sent to prosecutors in Ibaraki Prefecture, for breaking into vacant houses and stealing cash and valuables, worth a total of about 20 million yen. The men were arrested in July last year on suspicion of breaking into a ho…

Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood

There are two sides to Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood, both literally and figuratively. Head out one side of the station, and you’ll find yourself in Ueno Park, a sprawling park that’s home to many of the finest museums in Japan. Exit the station on the opposite s…

Japan's top tourist destinations concentrated in Kyoto, 6 other prefectures

Top destinations for inbound tourists are heavily concentrated in just seven of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Kyoto and Hokkaido, which collectively accounted for 72 of the country's top 100 spots, a survey showed Saturday. Twenty-five prefectures, includ…

Spirit exit likely to lead to higher U.S. airfares, experts say

The demise of ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is expected to add further upward pressure to U.S. fares, according to experts. Launched in 1992, the company is responsible for the "Spirit Effect" in which bare-bones service opens up travel to …

Japan, U.S., Australia, India top diplomats eye meeting in late May

The top diplomats of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are planning to meet in late May in New Delhi, with efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals likely to be on the agenda, diplomatic sources said. It would be the first foreign…

Golf》Female World Series catch-up day, Fukuyama Eri returns to the leaderboard

[Comprehensive report by Thomas LO from Luokai News Center] Strong winds raged at Ibaraki Golf Club on May 9, making it difficult for many players to perform. Fukuoka Prefecture female player Eriki Fukuyama, who has yet to win a JLPGA title

Apparently, single-serving ``Cup Offal Hot Pot'' is being sold at Hakata Station, and it's becoming a hot topic because you can easily eat two servings of Offal Hot Pot.

Did you know that you can easily eat "Cup Motsunabe" inside Hakata Station? Contains Champon noodles, available in two flavors: Agodashi soy sauce flavor and rich miso flavor! You can purchase it at Hakata Motsunabe Yamaya Maing store. Recommended for waiting for the Shinkansen or taking out! It’s even a cup motsunabe! ? Contains Champon noodles ← This is important () Motsu nabe restaurants don't often serve single servings, so this is good.

This is the seasoning I can't live without lol

3 sugar 6 Seuyu 7 Somehow in Hakata 10 kewpie pasta sauce 12 Ponzu sauce with yuzu Happiness spreads when you take it in your mouth.

[Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture] A promotional video that conveys the warmth of the area: ``Onojo Castle, chosen by Mom.'' ”Published!

"15 Minutes Made Tokyo/Fukuoka" includes Gingira Taiyo's, Compsons and others

Mrs.fictions presents "15 Minutes Made Tokyo/Fukuoka" will be performed in Tokyo and Fukuoka in July and August.

[May 9th is makeup day] Support Avispa Fukuoka Cheerleaders' “competitive makeup”! Nippon Pharmaceutical presents skin care products including new brand "Maison de Bouquet"

[Shin Nippon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.] Shin Nippon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, President and CEO: Takahiro Goto) has announced the skin care brand "Perfect...

FC Gifu announces that goalkeeper Cerantes will retire from active duty at the end of this season. ``I never imagined this day would come, and to be honest, it was a moment I didn't want to see.''

FC Gifu announced on the 7th that goalkeeper Cerantes will retire as an active player at the end of the J2J3 Centenary League. Cerantes started his career in Japan by joining Avispa Fukuoka in 2019. After that, FC Imabari in 2021 and FC Gi in 2023... Read more The post FC Gifu announces goalkeeper Cerantes' retirement at the end of this season ``I never imagined this day would come, and to be honest, it was a moment I didn't want to see.'' first appeared on Domesaka Blog.

Targeted a 46-year-old woman living alone, invaded her balcony and secretly filmed her naked body. A 20-year-old office worker was re-arrested, saying, "I filmed her to satisfy my sexual desires." (RKB Mainichi Broadcasting) - Yahoo! News

A 20-year-old office worker who was arrested on suspicion of breaking into a 46-year-old woman's apartment in Minami Ward, Fukuoka City twice in March and April of this year and secretly filming her naked body has been arrested again. A man has sex

“Industry Research Fair ~Spring Camp~” will be held before the Kinki University summer internship, creating an opportunity for interaction between Kinki University and 143 excellent companies!

Kinki University (Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture) will hold a job hunting support event ``Industry Research Fair ~Spring Team~'' for students from Higashiosaka, Nara, Wakayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka campuses from May 12th (Tuesday) to May 16th (Saturday), 2026. In light of the situation where job hunting is getting earlier each year, we are preparing for June, when applications for summer internships will be in full swing...

[Minami-ku, Okayama City] It looks like "Kaminari Shokudo" will be opened near the Kojima Bay embankment. Fukuoka's soul food "Teppanyaki Yakiniku" restaurant

Wellfit Co., Ltd. [Academic paper published] Bazaruto (R) bridal care in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture changes body fat, swelling, and body shape in 20s. Twice a week for 9 months, the latest case shows a reduction in fat mass of 9kg while maintaining muscle mass and a well-defined line that looks great in a dress.

Changes brought about by Bazaruto (R) - A case report from Ladouceur, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture In an era when the scientific basis of esthetics techniques is being questioned, Bazaruto (R) Stone has been established as the only treatment technique recommended by a gynecologist, having published academic papers verifying its effects on promoting blood circulation and overall body condition. This time, the salon "La...

[Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture] “Fukuoka Bordeaux Wine Festival 2026” will be held where Fukuoka gourmet food and Bordeaux wine will co-exist

When I took a taxi to the concert venue in Fukuoka, the driver said to me, ``Are you an idol? Huh! Are you unfilial?'' It was funny how everyone stopped for a moment... ``Too much of a trap for non-locals.''

When I took a taxi to the concert venue in Fukuoka When I took a taxi to the concert venue in Fukuoka, the driver said, "Are you an idol? Huh! Are you unfilial?" It was funny how everyone stopped for a moment. There's something after this around Oyafuko Street! I'm glad I didn't cause any misunderstanding by replying, but I think it was a sudden decision lol

King & Prince Ren Nagase holds fan meetings in Osaka, Aichi, Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Miyagi

It has been decided that Ren Nagase (King & Prince)'s fan meeting ``Nagase Ren 1st Fan Meeting 2026'' will be held from September to October.

Al Co., Ltd. appoints Seinori Higuchi as Podcast advisor

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Fukuoka Bank streamlines contract document management with LayerX's "Ai Workforce"

Fukuoka Bank has introduced LayerX's AI platform "Ai Workforce." The aim is to use AI to streamline the search and management of complex loan contracts in structured finance, creating more business hours and improving the quality of operations.

Reading the wiki about the Kitakyushu confinement incident really makes me sick.

1: Anonymous @ Open 26/05/08 (Fri) 14:07:47 ID:z0pa I shouldn't have read it, it's too terrible https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8C%97%E4%B9%9D%E5%B7%9E%E7%9B%A3%E7%A6%81%E6%AE%BA%E4%BA%BA%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6 The incident occurred between 1996 and 2002 at an apartment building in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture...

Pilates Mee opens new store “Beppu store” on May 2, 2026! 10th store in Fukuoka Prefecture, first store in Jonan Ward area

[RiAGEL Co., Ltd.] RiAGEL Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Ryoto Tamura), which operates the machine Pilates specialty studio “Pilates Mee,” opened the “Pilates Mee Beppu store” in Jonan Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture on May 2, 2026. Chayama station...

Saferide Co., Ltd. Saferide, a startup company aiming to eliminate accidents with elderly drivers, collaborates with Dai-ichi Kotsu Sangyo Co., Ltd. to launch a demonstration experiment of a service that allows children to gift taxi tickets to their parents.

This Mother's Day, give the gift of peace of mind. An opportunity to think about returning your license. Saferide Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka City, Representative: Sae Yamauchi), in collaboration with Dai-ichi Kotsu Sangyo Co., Ltd., will begin a demonstration experiment on May 10, 2025 (Mother's Day) of the subscription service ``Oya Taku Ticket,'' which allows children to gift taxi tickets to their elderly parents every month. Elderly...

6th anniversary of establishment of Mishona Mishona Co., Ltd.! Growth and prospects of three services that support DX for small and medium-sized enterprises

6 years since its establishment on May 8, 2020. Mishona Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative: Takahiro Suzuki) supports DX for small and medium-sized enterprises, including the LINE official account expansion tool "L Message", "Lgram" that supports the efficiency of Instagram operations, "L Site" that automates customer acquisition, customer response, and follow-up on the company's own site...

NO COFFEE 10th anniversary collaboration. Limited items are now available from the Sax Bar original brand! !

[Sax Bar Holdings Co., Ltd.] Sax Bar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Takeshi Kiyama) will be exhibiting collaboration items to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Fukuoka's popular coffee shop "NO COFFEE"...

Xu Ruoxi's task is clear. Pitching coach: Erjun must improve through actual combat.

(Central News Agency reporter Xie Jingwen, Taipei, 8th) According to Japanese media reports, Nippon Professional Baseball Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks pitching coach Kurano Shinji said that the team’s 25-year-old pitcher Xu Ruoxi has a clear problem and needs to improve his performance through the second-team game, and it may take a long time to adjust.

“The Mandalorian and Groogoo” will be screened at the earliest “eve” screening! Held at 7 theaters in 5 cities nationwide

On May 21, the day before the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Groogoo, the first new movie in the Star Wars series in seven years (to be released simultaneously in Japan and the US on May 22), Japan's fastest eve screening will be held at seven theaters in five cities nationwide (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, and Fukuoka).

Anti-war demonstrations expand in Japan, people worry about loosening of peaceful constitution

Japan has recently seen its largest anti-war demonstrations in decades. People took to the streets in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka and other places, shouting "no war" to protest against the government's expansion of military roles and relaxation of arms export restrictions. (Reported by Qi Helen) The British Broadcasting Company BBC reported that since Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi

Best Practices for Loading WebAssembly (Spring 2026)

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Digital Knowledge Co., Ltd.Digital Knowledge will exhibit at "Kyushu Educational Field Support EXPO" from June 3rd to 4th.

Click here for details and to apply for a business negotiation exhibition that solves current and future issues related to all aspects of education, from school education to employee education in the Kyushu area https://www.digital-knowledge.co.jp/archives/47607/ Founded in 1995, Japan's first specialized e-learning solution company Digital Knowledge will be holding an exhibition at Marine Messe Fukuoka Building A from June 3rd (Thursday) to June 4th (Thursday), 2026.

2.5D talent group "Sicfoni" has completed their 2nd tour "RAGE" which attracted approximately 50,000 people, the largest in history! The final will be held at K Arena Yokohama 2DAYS, a “stage of determination”

[Noark Co., Ltd.] 2.5D talent group "SIXFONI" will hold the final performance of their 2nd live tour "SIXFONIA 2nd Live Tour -RAGE-", which started with the Fukuoka performance in April, on May 5th (Tuesday holiday) and May 6th (Wednesday holiday), at one of the world's largest venues.

[Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture] “omotenashiclub193” POPUP will be held at Hakata Daimaru! Special jewelry for the Kyushu area

Gifu's 36-year-old goalkeeper Cerantes will retire after the end of the Centenary League: ``I will live, play, and have a happy time in Japan...''

FC Gifu announced on the 7th that goalkeeper Cerantes, who belongs to the same club, will retire from active duty after the Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 Centenary League. Cerantes was born on October 24, 1989 and is currently 36 years old. Born in Barakaldo, in the Biscay region of Spain's Basque Country, he also played for the second team of Athletic Bilbao, known as the biggest club in the province. After playing for several Spanish clubs such as Leganes, he came to Japan in 2019 and joined Avispa Fukuoka completely...

Information on the 322nd Fukugin “Building Valley Concert”

[Fukuoka Financial Group Co., Ltd.] The Fukuoka Bank, Ltd. (President: Hisashi Goto) will hold the "Fukugin 'Concert in the Valley of the Buildings'" as follows. This concert was held in 1987 with the aim of allowing local people to enjoy their lunch time.

<First time for a local bank> Introduction of AI platform “Ai Workforce” provided by LayerX Co., Ltd.

[Fukuoka Financial Group Co., Ltd.] The Fukuoka Bank, Ltd. (President Hisashi Goto) is using the AI platform provided by LayerX Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and CEO Yoshinori Fukushima) to improve the sophistication and efficiency of contract management in structured finance operations.

Fukuoka Bank is the first regional bank to introduce LayerX's "Ai Workforce". Using AI to streamline contract document management in structured finance, expected to save approximately 7,000 hours per year

- An AI utilization project centered on young bank employees, extending from headquarters to branch offices - The AI ​​platform "Ai Workforce" provided by LayerX Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO Yoshinori Fukushima, hereinafter referred to as "LayerX") has been introduced at Fukuoka Bank, Ltd. (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, President Hisashi Goto, hereinafter referred to as "Fukuoka Bank")...

Collaboration with GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin, GiGO Yodobashi Hakata, and GiGO Intermediate! Tourist entertainment model begins in Fukuoka area

On May 7th, Japan XR Center Co., Ltd. will open VR experience facilities "VR BASE TOKYO Fukuoka store" and "XR Center Game Space Fukuoka store", as well as GiGO Fukuoka Tenjin, GiGO Yodobashi Hakata, operated by GENDA GiGO Entertainment Co., Ltd.

~ Easy to turn on and off. “Urban outdoor style” to enjoy in the city ~ “OUTDOOR COLLECTION” held

[Nishitsu Group] With the arrival of early summer, "ONE FUKUOKA BLDG." (hereinafter referred to as One Building), operated by Nishi-Nippon Railway Co., Ltd., will hold "OUTDOOR COLLECTION", which proposes a lifestyle where you can feel nature while being in the city. In recent years, working...

First time in Fukuoka! To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Iwataya Main Store's Tenjin opening, "Scone & TEA Party 2026 @IWATAYA" will be held from May 20th (Wednesday).

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Newly established “Consultation desk exclusively for Taiwanese companies”

[Fukuoka Financial Group Co., Ltd.] Fukuoka Financial Group (President Hisashi Goto, hereinafter referred to as "FFG") will set up a "consultation desk exclusively for Taiwanese companies" at Kumamoto Bank and Fukuoka Bank Taipei Representative Office in order to strengthen support for Taiwanese companies expanding into Kyushu. ...

[Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka] THE GREATEST ROCK FUKUOKA additional artists announced!

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Deadline approaches (5/17) Expanding to a maximum of 1 million yen Kitakyushu City's cultural and artistic activity grant "TRY ARTs" recruitment

[Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture (Kitakyushu City Hall)] The Kitakyushu Arts and Culture Foundation (public interest incorporated foundation) is currently recruiting for the Kitakyushu City Arts and Culture Next Generation Development Project TRY ARTs, a subsidy system that supports cultural and artistic activities by citizens. Citizens can participate in live art performances, visual art exhibitions, etc.

Chikara no Gen Holdings Co., Ltd. Ippudo Summer standard “Thick Tsukemen” Released in May this year!

https://digitalpr.jp/simg/2349/134304/700_458_2026050711334269fbfa062ddaa.png Chikara no Gen Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, President and CEO: Tomoyuki Yamane) affiliated with Chikara no Gen Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, President and CEO: Tomoyuki Yamane) will begin operations on May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) at Ippudo and food court stores such as IPPUDO RAMEN EXPRESS and RAMEN EXPRESS Hakata Ichi...

Fukuoka mayoral election announced on November 1st, votes counted on November 15th, announced by the city elections office

On the 7th, the Fukuoka City Election Commission announced the schedule for the mayoral election due to the expiration of the term of office (December 6th), with announcements to be made on November 1st and votes to be counted on the 15th. No one has announced their candidacy so far, including the current mayor, Soichiro Takashima (51), who is in his fourth term...

Academic Information --- Internship/career development event "Career Design Forum" to be held in 5 cities nationwide - Latest stock news

<2301> Gakujo 1611 +15 Gakujo <2301> announced on the 1st that it held "Career Design Forum," an internship and career development event aimed primarily at students scheduled to graduate in March 2028, in five cities across Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Fukuoka, with 19,630 students attending. The event was held as a face-to-face joint corporate seminar, bringing together major and excellent companies representing various industries. Planning with students at company booths

Enito Group, which oversees the operation of matching apps "with" and "Omiai," collaborates with the Fukuoka Prefectural Police to carry out awareness activities against SNS-type investment and romance fraud.

[Enito Group Co., Ltd.] Enito Group Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and Group CEO: Kazuya Nobe), which oversees the operation of the matching apps "with" and "Omiai," is collaborating with the Fukuoka Prefectural Police as part of its measures against SNS-type investment and romance fraud.

50% of AI idol sales goes to children's meals - "Kodomo Gochimeshi" collaborates with Donation Music

[NPO Kids Future Passport] Kids Future Passport (read: Kids Future Passport/Representative Director: Mariko Nakamoto/Location: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as Kids Future Passport (pronounced: Kids Future Passport/Representative Director: Mariko Nakamoto/Location: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, hereinafter referred to as "Kodomo Gochimeshi"), a service that uses local restaurants as children's cafeterias.

HOUND DOG and LOUDNESS also appear at Fukuoka Dome “THE GREATEST ROCK FUKUOKA”

HOUND DOG and LOUDNESS will appear at the music event "THE GREATEST ROCK FUKUOKA" to be held at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on August 29th. A total of five performers have been revealed, including American rock bands Journey, Night Ranger, and BAND-MAID, who have already been announced.

[MoMA Design Store] me ISSEY MIYAKE's limited series "NEON POP" is on sale for a limited time!

[Loft Co., Ltd.] MoMA Design Store (head office: Chiyoda-ku), the museum store of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, will be holding a pop-up of me ISSEY MIYAKE's limited series "NEON POP" at its Omotesando, Shinsaibashi, and Fukuoka stores. ...

“Children’s Day” released on May 5th! Onojo City's new promotional video ``Onojo, chosen by Mom.'' ” ~ Raising children together with the city ~

[Nishinippon Shimbun Media Lab Co., Ltd.] Nishinippon Shimbun Media Lab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative Director: Shinya Kiyota) has announced the launch of a new project on May 5th (Children's Day) as part of the city promotion operations carried out by the Onojo City Promotion Department.

[Swallow's Nest Pet Brand] "MIRANEST POP-UP CAFE" where you can experience "a future without relying on medicine" will be open for 2 days only! Health consultation by a veterinarian will also be held at the same time.

[MIRANEST Co., Ltd.] MIRANEST Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative Director: Mikiya Inatomi) will hold a ``CAITAC SQUARE GARDEN'' commercial facility in Kego, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City for two days, May 16th (Sat) and 17th (Sun), 2026.

Glimmer DSL for Web 0.9.1 Hello, Modal!

Glimmer DSL for Web (Matz Approved Fukuoka Award Winning Frontend Framework for Rails) had a new release in version 0.9.1 that includes a new sample called Hello, Modal! to teach how to create modals in Glimmer DSL for Web in the Frontend of Rails web applica…

Ten Years of Frontend

In this episode, we look at where we were years ago and the journey where we have landed today. Over the past 10 years, much has changed with our approach to client interactions and in the episode we explore my favorite and current approach. This episode mark…

Historic night! Andrade becomes the new New Japan Pro-Wrestling Global Champion

The Mexican defeated Yota Tsuji

[Fukuoka] Kyushu's only Domdom Burger & driving school on the rooftop!? Aeon Style Sasagaoka

[Fukuoka] Kyushu's only Domdom Burger & driving school on the rooftop!? Aeon Style Sasagaoka fukuoka-leapup.jp

[7/14-9/27] Very popular! “Magic Museum” is back on E・ZO!

[Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks Co., Ltd.] [Image 1: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12156/526/12156-526-b208e4347ecb556013b0b 7e89e2650ec-1920x1080.jpg?width=536&quality=85%2C75&format=jpeg&auto=webp&fit=bounds&...

Snow Peak YAKEI SUITE ABURAYAMA FUKUOKA Regarding renewal of meal contents [JR Kyushu Regional Design]

[Kyushu Railway Company] [Image 1: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/37933/1199/37933-1199-e4446ceae59c37257a8 9788824596336-730x488.jpg?width=536&quality=85%2C75&format=jpeg&auto=webp&fit=bounds&...

Nose Shop releases New York-born “Shiro,” a traditional fragrance reinterpreted by a modern perfumer.

Niche fragrance specialty store ``NOSE SHOP'' has resumed handling the New York-born fragrance brand ``CIRO'' (6 types in total, 36,300 yen each for 100mL). It is sold at Azabudai store, Yurakucho store, ONE FUKUOKA store, and official online store. This content is distributed by FASHIONSNAP.

“Masterpiece Chair Expedition” will be held in Fukuoka City from May 15th

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SICF Fukuoka 2026 Recruitment of exhibiting creators

SICF (Spiral Indenpendent Creators Festival) is an art festival held by Spiral, an art center in Minami Aoyama, Tokyo, since 2000 with the aim of discovering, nurturing, and supporting young creators.

“Early Summer Tenjin Peacock Festival” will be held at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin! Don't miss out on the 5 days when limited items and new products will appear at this event.

[Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co., Ltd.] To express our gratitude to the customers who patronize Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store, the five days will be filled with event-limited items, new products, and bargain gourmet food. *Some products may be discontinued once they are gone. *Out...

First XV rugby: Feilding and Rotorua remain unbeaten at Sanix World Rugby Youth Tournament

Feilding High edged Higashi Fukuoka High in the day's feature match.

Seamless lodging and dining strategy for attracting customers to restaurants where you can stay overnight

``THE KNOT FUKUOKA Tenjin'' has opened with the concept of ``a restaurant where you can stay overnight.'' A new hotel idea that integrates the restaurant and lodging by seamlessly connecting dining and lodging.

Taiwanese artist becomes famous at International Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition in Fukuoka, Japan. Xu Jianlin wins Fukuoka Education Committee Award

CNEWS Convergence News Network reporters Xie Dongming and Li Yilun/Taipei report The "Fourth Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" sponsored by the NPO International Song Huizong Painting and Calligraphy Art Research Institute and the Kyushu Japan-China Ink Painting Research Association, and co-organized by the Chinese Artists Association, recently concluded successfully at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Taiwanese artists performed well in the exhibition, and the works of many members were recognized by the conference, demonstrating Taiwan's profound strength in calligraphy and painting creation, and adding to the success of artistic exchanges between Taiwan and Japan. Among them, Xu Jianlin's work "One Reed...

13 Taiwanese artists became famous at the Fukuoka International Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition. Tainan deputy secretary-general "Qiaoshou" won the grand prize

[Chen Haojie/Tainan Report] Taiwan’s soft power has been affirmed again! The "Fourth Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" organized by the NPO International Song Huizong Painting and Calligraphy Art Research Institute and the Kyushu Japan-China Ink Painting Research Association, and co-organized by the Chinese Artists Association, recently concluded successfully at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Taiwanese artists performed well in the exhibition, and many members' works won awards, demonstrating the profound strength of Taiwan's calligraphy and painting creation, and adding to the achievements of art exchanges between Taiwan and Japan.

Participatory campaign held to commemorate 30th anniversary of business opening

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Taiwanese artist becomes famous at International Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition in Fukuoka, Japan. Xu Jianlin wins Fukuoka Education Committee Award

[Newtalk News] The "Fourth Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" organized by the NPO International Song Huizong Painting and Calligraphy Art Research Institute and the Kyushu Japan-China Ink Painting Research Association, and co-organized by the Chinese Artists Association, recently concluded successfully at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Taiwanese artists performed well at the exhibition, and many members' works were recognized by the conference, demonstrating Taiwan's profound strength in calligraphy and painting creation, and adding to Taiwan-Japan art exchanges. In this exhibition, many artists who are members of the Chinese Artists Association have won awards. Among them, Xu Jianlin's work "A Reed Crossing the River" won the "Fukuoka Education Committee Award" and became one of the important highlights of this exhibition. In addition, the "Fukuoka Cultural Federation Award" is presented by Wu Longbao...

Taiwanese artist shows off Japanese calligraphy and painting exhibition! Xu Jianlin wins the "Fukuoka Board of Education Award"

The "Fourth Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" organized by the NPO International Song Huizong Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute and the Kyushu Japan-China Ink Painting Research Association, and co-organized by the Chinese Artists Association, recently concluded successfully at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Taiwanese artists performed well in the exhibition, and the works of many members were recognized by the conference, demonstrating Taiwan's profound strength in calligraphy and painting creation, and adding to Taiwan-Japan art exchanges.

Would you like to open a food stall in Fukuoka? We are looking for stall operators!

[Fukuoka City Hall] Fukuoka City is the only city in Japan that has over 100 food stalls on roads and parks in the city center! The unique scenery where the food stalls blend into the townscape, the closeness to other customers, and the atmosphere are all appealing, and many people visit from Japan and abroad. Such a blessing...

Tainan City Government’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Deputy Secretary Xu Jianlin received the Fukuoka Education Committee Award from Japan

The "Fourth Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" organized by the NPO International Song Huizong Calligraphy and Painting Art Research Institute and the Kyushu Japan-China Ink Painting Research Association, and co-organized by the Chinese Artists Association, recently concluded successfully at the Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art in Japan. Taiwanese artists performed well in the exhibition, and the works of many members were recognized by the conference, demonstrating Taiwan's profound strength in calligraphy and painting creation, and adding to Taiwan-Japan art exchanges.

[Every accessory is perfect] I want to wear it now without waiting for summer! The yukata collaboration between Junichi Nakahara and Kimono Yamato is so cute that you will be in agony!

Speaking of summer fun in Japan, ``yukata'' is...but it's been so hot these past few years that wearing a yukata has become a chore (tears). Yukata used to be an everyday wear in the summer, and it seems that the yukata season is generally said to be from June to September, but if you judge it according to the climate [...]

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Asia Pacific Regional Dealer Awards announced

[Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited] Friday, April 24, 2026 Hanoi, Vietnam ・ Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Dealer Awards in Hanoi ・Sales, after-sales, bespoke, customer...

[Fukuoka] Announcement of full lineup of performers for the all-night music festival “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS FUKUOKA -Beat Drop- partner with SoftBank HAWKS”

Press release from SBI MUSIC CIRCUS Co., Ltd. (April 24, 2026 11:00) [Fukuoka] Announcement of full lineup of performers for the all-night music festival “SBI MUSIC CIRCUS FUKUOKA -Beat Drop- partner with SoftBank HAWKS”