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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Feb 27, 2023
Kyushu unprepared to accept evacuees from remote islands under armed attack
Residents on remote islands are questioning the effectiveness of evacuation drills when their potential destinations have not yet started discussing the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Feb 6, 2023
Gaming disorder among youths surging amid smartphone use and pandemic
“Patients are having difficulties in their lives and are feeling lonely, and they turn to games to relieve such feelings,” said the director of a psychiatric hospital.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Dec 19, 2022
Spotlight being shone on gender issues from a male perspective
While women make some progress, the number of men in traditionally women’s jobs has not increased.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2022
Japanese power utilities to face record antitrust fines
The figure dwarfs current record fine of u00a539.9 billion handed to eight major Japanese road-paving companies in 2019 for fixing asphalt mixture prices.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Oct 17, 2022
In Japan, body hair removal transcending age and gender boundaries
At the same time, there are also moves to rethink the notion that hairless skin is beautiful.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Sep 19, 2022
Researchers on contracts face dismissal as right to full employment nears
Experts point out that flaws in employment laws have been left unsolved.
JAPAN
Sep 19, 2022
Live updates on Typhoon Nanmadol
Much of Japan is on the alert for severe weather conditions as a slow-moving yet powerful typhoon, known as Typhoon No. 14 in Japan, and elsewhere as Typhoon Nanmadol, makes it way up the archipelago.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 12, 2022
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen line to open on Sept. 23
The 66-kilometer line is the shortest of all shinkansen lines in the nation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 6, 2022
Kumamoto turns to trusty mascot Kumamon for post-COVID tourism boost
Authorities are developing bear-themed attractions across the region, betting they will spur an influx of overseas visitors when some of the world’s strictest border restrictions ease.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2022
H.I.S. considering selling Nagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch theme park
Through the move, H.I.S. aims to improve its financial standing, which has been hurt due to falling travel demand amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jun 13, 2022
Shiseido joins wave of firms tapping Kyushu as Asia export gateway
Manufacturers’ capital investment in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions in fiscal 2021 was up 25.3% from the previous year, much higher than the nationwide increase of 7.6%.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / New Wine Frontier
Jun 5, 2022
Against the elements, Kyushu wine beats the heat
Terroir has never been this balmy before, but that hasn’t stopped the awards from finding this Kyushu winemaker.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2022
Japan’s weather agency to issue advance alerts to prevent rainfall disasters
Working together with industrial, academic and governmental organizations, the JMA is developing better forecasting tools to prevent catastrophic damage and death.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Apr 11, 2022
Small and midsize Kyushu firms look to Africa for growth
Smaller firms, however, may face hurdles such as a lack of information on the region and difficulty securing financing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Mar 21, 2022
‘Deipnophobia’ — understanding the fear of dining with others
While many people feel they are missing out amid COVID-19 restrictions imposed on group dining, some feel relieved by the current situation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2021
Snow pummels Sea of Japan coast as weather agency warns more is on the way
The Meteorological Agency predicts snow and blizzard conditions will continue until Tuesday, with up to 90 centimeters of snow projected to fall in some regions.
JAPAN
May 16, 2021
Rainy season in western Japan arrives earlier than ever
The Kinki region likely entered the rainy season Sunday, 25 days earlier than last year and 21 days earlier than average.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 24, 2020
Japan’s nursing care facilities face challenge of safely evacuating during disasters
Only 24 percent of nursing homes in Kyushu have evacuation plans in place
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 16, 2020
Saving the most vulnerable in disasters
Measures are needed to ensure the protection of the people who are at greatest risk.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2020
14 evacuation centers became unusable amid Japan rain disaster
At least 14 evacuation centers in three prefectures in the Kyushu region became unusable due to flooding and other reasons during the recent rain disaster.
‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
A man orders from a kebab shop in the Okubo district in Tokyo.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
Japanese police arrest nine over Sierra Leone-based special fraud
Japanese police have arrested nine individuals for their alleged involvement in a special fraud case using Sierra Leone as a base.
Japanese-language education is at a turning point
The country is gradually transforming Japanese-language education from a volunteer-driven system into a professional, government-supported network to better serve its growing foreign population. 
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
X Games returns to Chiba with new team format
Skateboarder Sora Shirai practices at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Friday afternoon. X Games Chiba begins on Saturday.
NU Festival tests Takanawa Gateway City complex’s culture cred
Veteran improvisers Kazuo Imai and Atsuhiro Ito brought some unruly energy to NU Festival, a three-day multimedia event held at the Takanawa Gateway City complex.  
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
Six of the best: rikishi of note in each sumo division
Kazuma (right) faces off against future <i>yokozuna</i> Onosato during the All Japan Amateur Sumo Championships at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in December 2020.

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