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Apr 12, 2022 Local News
Seven Stars Train Updated With Tea Room and Bar
JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars luxury train will undergo renovations to mark its ninth anniversary. An authentic tea room for passengers to enjoy traditional cups of tea served by local e...
Apr 11, 2022 Local News
JR Kyushu’s High-speed Queen Beetle launches Hakata-Moji Route
The Queen Beetle, which was introduced as a high-speed vessel between Fukuoka and Busan, South Korea, but has been out of service due to the new coronavirus, began service on a rou...
Apr 7, 2022 Local News
Futatsuboshi 4047 Sightseeing Train Revealed
Details for JR Kyushu's new sightseeing train, "Futatsuboshi 4047," which will run between Takeo Onsen in Saga and Nagasaki, were announced at a press conference in Tokyo...
Apr 5, 2022 Local News
Aburayama Ranch and Shimin-no-Mori Renewal Plans Announced
An outline for the renewal of the leisure area located in the southern part of Fukuoka City was announced. Glamping and athletic facilities will be part of the new park. A group le...
Apr 1, 2022 Local News
Fukuoka and Oita Selected For 2024 Sightseeing Campaign
JR group companies have chosen Fukuoka and Oita as their 2024 Destination Campaign destinations. The joint sightseeing promotion program for April ~ June in 2024 entails a collabor...
Mar 25, 2022 Local News
Kashiikaen To Offer Outdoor Activities Before Redevelopment
Kashiinohama Village will open on the former Kashiikaen site on Apr. 15. The new outdoor complex, operated by Nishitetsu Agency, will offer camping, playground equipment, workation...
Mar 25, 2022 Local News
Historical Golden Tea Room Recreated Inside Karatsu Museum
The Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum in Saga Prefecture has recreated the historical golden tea room that served then-Emperor and other international guests during the Azuchi-...
Mar 17, 2022 Local News
JAL Installs Smart Airport System in Fukuoka Airport
Japan Airlines ‘Smart Airport’ service is now available at Fukuoka Airport. The new system allows guests to check baggage in on their own using special touchless devices. The COVID...
Mar 15, 2022 Local News
New Fukuoka-Bangkok Flights Expected to Begin This June
Thai-based Vietjet Air will open a new route connecting Fukuoka and Bangkok. The route has been unserviced since March 2020, when Thai Airways announced the temporary cancellation ...
Mar 8, 2022 Local News
Queen Beetle to Operate Between Hakata and Moji
JR Kyushu announced its ultra-modern ferry, the Queen Beetle, will operate between Hakata Port and Moji Port from April 10. The ship, whose registration changed to Japan from Panam...
