New station and town development plan for Kumamoto’s semiconductor district as rents and land values rise
JR Kyushu is planning to open a new station alongside the Hohi Line between Haramizu and Sanrigi Stations in 2027. In conjunction, Kikuyo Town has published details on the 70-hectare land readjustment project or land re-zoning and planning to coincide with this new station.Read more
Housing starts plummet near Kumamoto's semiconductor plants despite strong demand
Despite the excitement surrounding the new semiconductor plants in Kumamoto, new housing starts in Kikuyo and Ōzu towns have dropped drastically. In February of 2024, housing starts were over 30% higher than they were 12 months prior, but in March they had dropped 50% y-o-y.Read more
Semiconductor manufacturer expanding land acquisitions in Kumamoto
Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a subsidiary of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), is acquiring more land adjoining its semiconductor factory currently under construction in Kumamoto, according to TBS News.Read more
Luxury boutique hotel for Kumamoto
Ryugu, the Kumamoto Prefecture-based operator of Hotel Ryugu, is planning to open a luxury resort on Maejima Island.