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Nov 14, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu to Debut New Tourist Train in 2020
In fiscal 2020 JR Kyushu will debut a new sightseeing train that will travel through the seven prefectures of Kyushu. Industrial designer Eiji Mitooka’s designs will be used to...
Nov 14, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu to Buy Back Shares
On November 5, JR Kyushu announced its intention to buy back shares by the end of March 2020. The company will repurchase up to 2% or ¥10 billion...
Nov 11, 2019 Local News
Poor Rice Harvest for Kyushu in 2019
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries announced the index ratings for 2019 rice production on October 31, and the Kyushu region came in at 87, categorized as "not good" ...
Nov 8, 2019 Local News
Tour de Kyushu in the Works
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Council announced plans to develop a new bicycle race to promote regional tourism. The members of the body, who are composed of the Kyushu Governor’s A...
Oct 16, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu Developing Autonomous Trains
JR Kyushu is developing an automated system for train operation without condoctors. This is seen as preparatory measure as the nation faces a declining workforce amidst the nation'...
