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Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2017
Old age, depopulation decimating A-bomb-spared Kitakyushu
Few places evoke the rise and fall of Japan's industrial might than the head office of the Imperial Steel Works in Kitakyushu. The red brick Meiji Era building was the heart of the nation's first big steelworks. Now it's a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 3, 2017
Kitakyushu police make nation's first arrest for unauthorized drone flight in prohibited area
A man was arrested Friday for allegedly flying a drone in a prohibited area without permission in the first such incident since Japan began regulating the unmanned aircraft in 2015.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 18, 2017
Mikuni Stadium highlights J. League agenda
Stadium are more than just places to play. They also have the potential to revitalize communities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 19, 2017
12 yakuza arrested over 2011 drive-by shooting of Fukuoka construction executive
A dozen gangsters affiliated with the underworld group Kudo-kai have been arrested in connection with the fatal drive-by shooting of a construction company executive in November 2011.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 17, 2016
Theme park rapped for embedding fish in skating rink to close in 2017
An amusement park in Fukuoka Prefecture that sparked a flood of criticism for inserting thousands of frozen fish into its ice skating rink said Friday it will close next year.
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2016
Five French nuclear reactors with Japan-made parts ordered to undergo safety tests
France's nuclear authority has a French utility conduct checkups at five reactors ahead of their scheduled maintenance tests.
BUSINESS
Aug 29, 2016
Job placement office for people 50 or older opens in Kitakyushu
Local and labor authorities have opened a job placement office Monday for people 50 years old and above in Kitakyushu.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 6, 2016
Prosecutors seek to halt yakuza trial after intimidation of lay judges
A trial involving a senior member of a crime syndicate may be halted after two men are held for menacing lay judges.
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2016
Japan's film commissions put spotlight on regional cities
Japan's regional revitalization efforts have come into the spotlight in a new way, with film commissions promoting parts of the nation through location scouting and production assistance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2016
Irked by loud attire, Kitakyushu urges young adults to dress right on Coming-of-Age Day
With Coming-of-Age Day taking place Monday, the city of Kitakyushu has an important message for the attendees: Dress fittingly.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2015
Kitakyushu 'baby station' sign catching on as municipalities try to help new parents
A sign marking a place where parents can change their baby's diapers or rest while feeding them is spreading nationwide as local authorities roll out increasing numbers of such facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2015
Kitakyushu courts tourism boost with Thai TV drama
The city of Kitakyushu is sponsoring a television series in Thailand in an attempt to attract tourists from the country.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 30, 2014
"Cosmos: The world of Kitaoji Rosanjin"
Rosanjin Kitaoji (1883-1959) pursued a wide range of art, including writing, seal carving, pottery and lacquerware. But even outside of art, he was also known for being a gourmet, and even opened a first-class Japanese restaurant in 1923 called Hoshigaoka Saryou.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 26, 2014
Kitakyushu man guilty of hoarding weapons
A Kitakyushu man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for stockpiling weapons, including an anti-tank rocket launcher.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Dec 26, 2013
Have a superhero New Year's
Here's an opportunity to have an ultra-special time this holiday season. The popular Ultraman superheroes, including the superhero himself and new hero Ultraman Ginga, will be in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, from Dec. 27 until Jan. 5 for the Oshogatsu Dayo! Ultraman Zenin Shugo (It's the New Year! with All of the Ultraman Heroes) event.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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