Another semiconductor plant for Kumamoto?
Kikuyo Town near Kumamoto, the center of Kyushu’s semiconductor manufacturing boom, is preparing a new industrial park across the street from TSMC’s two chip plants with the goal of getting TSMC to open a third facility.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