Three years after the firm announced its plan to build the plant in Kumamoto, chip-related capital investment surged in the Kyushu region, leading to growing expectations for a return to being ...

Despite various unresolved problems, celebratory events were held Sept. 23 to mark the opening of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen Line, the shortest bullet train line in Japan. The 66-kilometer route ...

KITA-KYUSHU--Once Japan’s most feared yakuza gang, Kudo-kai based here in Fukuoka Prefecture now exists mostly in name only. Its leader is in prison, the group’s ranks are depleted and those ...

If you read Kyushu's palms, you will find lines that run deep, telling vivid stories of Japan from a precious past, perhaps forgotten elsewhere. In its present is a world of Japanese culture ...

Following Suzume, Makoto Shinkai has kept incredibly quiet about his next feature film. While he has taken the time to praise various new anime series online, his own upcoming work has been kept ...

The gottan is a musical instrument native to southern Kyushu. Nurturing a new generation of players is proving a serious challenge.

The announcement regarding the new film would be made in 2025. A few days after Suzume was released, Shinkai said he was tired of creating 'boy meets girl' films, indicating that his new film ...

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Koichiro Ito was a longtime collaborator with Makoto Shinkai on films like Your Name, Weathering With You and Suzume.(X) Japan's local newspaper, Mainichi Shimbun, outed the news on Thursday ...

For example, Kashiwa Udon in Fukuoka was born. If you want to know more about this traditional food from northern Kyushu, continue reading below. Kashiwa Udon is udon noodles with chicken broth and ...

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan late on Monday, causing two small tsunamis in the area but no damage reported. The quake struck at a depth of 36 kilometres around 18 kilometres ...

Kyushu offers something special for cyclists of every level. With scenic roads, beautiful attractions, mild winters, and fewer crowds, it’s a paradise for anyone who loves exploring on two wheels. As ...