Agreement Concluded on the Provision of Information Regarding Improper Earth Filling in Fukuoka Prefecture
Craftia Co., Ltd. has signed an information-sharing agreement with Fukuoka Prefecture and the cities of Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Kurume concerning the Earth Filling Regulation Act. The company will report suspicious sites found during daily operations to the prefecture.
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Craftia Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement on the provision of information concerning the Regulation of Earth Filling Act with Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, and Kurume City.
Under this agreement, the Company will provide information to Fukuoka Prefecture if it discovers construction or other activities suspected of being improper earth filling during its daily business operations.
1. Date of Agreement
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2. Partner Municipalities
Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, and Kurume City
3. Overview of the Agreement
When construction or activities suspected of being improper cases such as earth filling are discovered within Fukuoka Prefecture, information will be provided to Fukuoka Prefecture using QR codes or other means.
(Examples of improper cases)
- Suspicious earth filling construction is being carried out.
- Construction signboards based on the Regulation of Earth Filling Act cannot be confirmed.
- Large dump trucks are frequently entering and exiting, or lining up to wait.
- Large cracks are confirmed in earth fillings or retaining walls.
The signing ceremony was attended by Vice Mayor Katayama of Kitakyushu City, Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture, Executive Officer Tsunematsu of Craftia, Vice Mayor Mitsuyama of Fukuoka City, Vice Mayor Hashimoto of Kurume City, and General Manager Haji of Craftia.
Under this agreement, the Company will provide information to Fukuoka Prefecture if it discovers construction or other activities suspected of being improper earth filling during its daily business operations.
1. Date of Agreement
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2. Partner Municipalities
Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, and Kurume City
3. Overview of the Agreement
When construction or activities suspected of being improper cases such as earth filling are discovered within Fukuoka Prefecture, information will be provided to Fukuoka Prefecture using QR codes or other means.
(Examples of improper cases)
- Suspicious earth filling construction is being carried out.
- Construction signboards based on the Regulation of Earth Filling Act cannot be confirmed.
- Large dump trucks are frequently entering and exiting, or lining up to wait.
- Large cracks are confirmed in earth fillings or retaining walls.
The signing ceremony was attended by Vice Mayor Katayama of Kitakyushu City, Governor Hattori of Fukuoka Prefecture, Executive Officer Tsunematsu of Craftia, Vice Mayor Mitsuyama of Fukuoka City, Vice Mayor Hashimoto of Kurume City, and General Manager Haji of Craftia.
FAQ
How is the Earth Filling Act monitored in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka Prefecture partners with private companies like Craftia to monitor and report suspicious activities such as construction without proper signboards.
What should I look for in suspicious earth filling sites?
Check for missing legal signboards, frequent heavy truck movement, or large cracks in the soil or retaining walls.
What is the role of Craftia in this agreement?
Craftia reports any suspected improper earth filling found during its daily business operations directly to the prefecture using digital tools.