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Japan Tobacco to close Fukuoka plants and shed 3,000 jobs

Business / Corporate Feb 10, 2021

Japan Tobacco to close Fukuoka plants and shed 3,000 jobs

The firm will offer buyout packages to 1,000 full-time and 150 postretirement workers while asking about 1,600 part-timers to quit.

Japan may lift coronavirus emergency in three prefectures

National Feb 9, 2021

Japan may lift coronavirus emergency in three prefectures

Aichi, Gifu and Fukuoka are seeing low numbers of new infections, but high hospital bed occupancy rates are still a concern.

0.91% of those tested in Tokyo have coronavirus antibodies

National Feb 5, 2021

0.91% of those tested in Tokyo have coronavirus antibodies

In Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures, where the survey was conducted for the first time, the detection rate stood at 0.54% and 0.19%, respectively.

Record sales of dollar bonds by Japanese prefectures gather steam

Business / Financial Markets Jan 28, 2021

Record sales of dollar bonds by Japanese prefectures gather steam

by Ayai Tomisawa

In the latest example, Kyushu's Saga Prefecture sold its first note in the U.S. currency on Tuesday, following last week’s issuance of such debt by neighboring Fukuoka Prefecture.

FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan

Business Jan 17, 2021

FSA opens office to give English guidance to foreign financial firms entering Japan

Higher taxes and language barriers are often cited as the reason Japan is generally deemed less attractive than other Asian rivals as an international financial hub.

State of emergency expanded to seven more prefectures

National Jan 13, 2021

State of emergency expanded to seven more prefectures

by Ryusei Takahashi

Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka have all been added, making the order effective in 11 of Japan’s 47 prefectures.

Inouye, first Japanese-American congressman, to be remembered in ancestral home

National / History Jan 12, 2021

Inouye, first Japanese-American congressman, to be remembered in ancestral home

by Takaki Tominaga

The decorated World War II veteran, a towering figure in the U.S. legislative branch, was known for his efforts toward deepening Japan-U.S. relations.

Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows

National Dec 7, 2020

Bird flu confirmed in Hiroshima as central Japan outbreak grows

Bird flu has been detected at a chicken farm in Hiroshima Prefecture, the local government said Monday, prompting it to start culling around 134,000 chickens at the site and other affiliated farms. The H5 strain, which is yet to be confirmed as a highly pathogenic ...

Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste

Style & Design Nov 28, 2020

Material Market finds beauty in recycling Japan’s craft waste

by Mio Yamada

With a slick, minimalist design, Material Market is one of the few ventures in Japan that allows the general public to purchase craft waste materials.

Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district

National | Regional Voices: Kyushu Nov 6, 2020

Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district

Though circumstances of infections and anti-prevention measures have differed from shop to shop, all have been treated as if they present the worst risks.

After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status

Business / Financial Markets | FOCUS Nov 3, 2020

After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status

by Noriyuki Suzuki

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to adjust tax and visa arrangements, and make administrative services available in English, in a bid to attract foreign firms.

Train inspired by 'Demon Slayer' anime begins limited run

National Nov 2, 2020

Train inspired by 'Demon Slayer' anime begins limited run

The steam locomotive is running until Nov. 23, but all advance tickets have already been sold.

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