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Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Faces Scrutiny Over Expenses and Press Restrictions

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Politique·11/06/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Faces Scrutiny Over Expenses and Press Restrictions

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Speaker Isao Kurauchi (72) held his first press conference after facing criticism for expensive overseas inspections, organized purchase of party tickets by executives, and consideration of press restrictions. He acknowledged high costs for inspections but emphasized their necessity, denied knowledge of party ticket issues, and apologized for the press restriction proposal while claiming not to have seen the original draft.

Politique·10/06/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Shaken by Scandals: Overseas Trips, Party Ticket Purchases, and Media Restrictions

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly is facing turmoil over scandals including expensive overseas trips, organized purchase of party tickets by prefectural executives, and proposed media restrictions. Assembly Chairman Isao Kurauchi, involved in all three issues, is scheduled to hold a press conference.

HKT48 to Relocate Dedicated Theater to New Fukuoka Venue This Fall

Idol group HKT48 will move its dedicated theater to the 010 BUILDING in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, this fall. The current theater at BOSS EZO FUKUOKA closes July 26. The move follows a 2025 stabbing incident near the current venue.

Crime·04/06/2026Résumé IA

Two arrested for operating illegal poker gambling den in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefectural Police have re-arrested two men, Hayato Tada (32) and Kaito Ohira (32), on suspicion of operating an illegal gambling den. They allegedly ran a poker gambling operation in a rental apartment in Kokurakita Ward, Fukuoka, 29 times between September 2025 and May 2026, profiting tens to hundreds of thousands of yen per night. The investigation is considering links to organized crime.

Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly Removes Uncredited Content on China Trip Report

The Fukuoka Prefectural Assembly's secretariat removed uncredited content from its website related to a 2025 China study tour report after the Communist Party's newspaper, Shimbun Akahata, pointed out unauthorized reproduction from external sites.

Politique·01/06/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Prefectural Government Officials' Mutual Aid Funds Used for Political Party Tickets

Fukuoka Prefecture's internal investigation into mutual aid funds used for political party tickets revealed a decade-long practice influenced by convention and deference to the assembly. The prefecture has issued a directive on conduct and will establish an anonymous consultation service to prevent recurrence.

Politique·01/06/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Mayor Resigns After Sexual Harassment Finding, Receives Severely Reduced Severance

Fukuoka's Tagawa City Mayor, Takuya Murakami (55), resigned effective May 31 after being found to have sexually harassed a former female secretary. He will receive a severance package of 5.12 million yen, significantly reduced from the usual 10.24 million yen due to a 50% salary cut since April 2025.

Fukuoka Mayor Resigns After Sexual Harassment Finding

Fukuoka Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective May 31 after a third-party committee found him guilty of sexual harassment against a female former secretary. He submitted his resignation letter to the city council speaker.

Santé·24/05/2026Résumé IA

Câncer de Pâncreas: Mudanças no Perfil dos Pacientes e Avanços no Tratamento

Estudo aponta aumento de casos de câncer de pâncreas em menores de 49 anos. A maioria dos diagnósticos ocorre após os 55, mas a incidência e mortalidade devem crescer em jovens. Apenas 20% dos casos permitem cirurgia curativa e 15% desses sobrevivem mais de 5 anos. Avanços em imunoterapia e vacinas são a nova fronteira.

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Fukuoka Prefectural Police Hold Interpreter Competition to Improve Skills

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23/05/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Prefectural Police Hold Interpreter Competition to Improve Skills

Fukuoka Prefectural Police and the Kyushu Regional Police Bureau held an interpreter competition to enhance the skills of officers who interpret for foreigners. Eight interpreters from across Kyushu competed in a tournament format, judged on accuracy, pronunciation, and response speed.

Santé·22/05/2026Résumé IA

Japan's Fukuoka County Grapples with 'Mystery Cold' Outbreak

Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is experiencing a surge in 'mystery cold' cases with symptoms like sore throat, persistent cough, and runny nose, but negative tests for flu and COVID-19. Medical professionals suspect pollen allergies, air pollution, temperature fluctuations, or human metapneumovirus, with further investigations planned.

Fukuoka Mayor Resigns After Sexual Harassment Finding

Fukuoka Prefecture's Tagawa City Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective the 31st, following a third-party committee's finding of sexual harassment against a female employee. He stated he would not further disrupt city administration.

Politique·22/05/2026Résumé IA

Fukuoka Mayor Takuya Murakami Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Findings

Fukuoka Prefecture's Tagawa City Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective end of May after a third-party committee found him guilty of sexual harassment against a former female secretary. Murakami admitted to a relationship but denied coercion, while the accuser claimed ongoing harassment.

8 teenagers arrested for dangerous joyriding on mopeds in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Prefectural Police arrested 8 high school students aged 16-17 for dangerous driving on mopeds. They rode in groups, swerving into oncoming lanes and running red lights, and even called 110 themselves to provoke police chases.

Tobu Railway plans hotel opening in Fukuoka's Hakata Ward in mid-2030s

Tobu Railway announced plans to open a group hotel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, in the mid-2030s. This marks the company's first expansion into the Kyushu and Yamaguchi areas for its hotel business, aiming to capture growing inbound tourism demand.

Japanese Pop Star Fujii Kaze Cancels Hong Kong Show Amid World Tour

Japanese pop star Fujii Kaze has cancelled his Hong Kong show, originally planned as part of his Prema World Tour. The cancellation was announced without explanation on his official website. The tour kicks off in October, covering Asia, Europe and North America, with confirmed Asian dates in Kaohsiung, Fukuoka, Osaka, Tokyo, Bangkok and Seoul. Seoul has been added following the Hong Kong cancellation. Dates for European and North American stops remain unannounced.

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