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Nov 2, 2021 Local News
New Sightseeing Train For Western Kyushu
JR Kyushu has announced a new sightseeing train for western Kyushu. The twelfth sightseeing train for the company will be called ‘Two Stars 4047’ (Futatsu Boshi 4047) and operate a...
Oct 27, 2021 Local News
Thailand To Discontinue Mandatory Quarantine for Visitors from Japan
The Royal Thai Government announced the discontinuation of the fourteen-day mandatory quarantine for visitors from Japan from November 1. The government announced...
Oct 26, 2021 Local News
Local Transportation Companies Collaborate On Discount Program
JR Kyushu, Nishitetsu, and Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo jointly announced the launch of a new digital mobility service based on MaaS. The three companies will sell ‘Kitakyushu Itteki-MaaS ...
Oct 22, 2021 Local News
Marriott Group Hotel to Open Near Ureshino Onsen Station
Marriott International’s Fairfield Hotel will be developed near JR Ureshino-onsen Station in Saga Prefecture. The hotel will open in the same building as the new roadside station (...
Oct 21, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars Named Best Train In World
Readers of the American travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, selected JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars as the best train of the year. The luxury sightseeing train featuring all rail travel...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
Hotel With Concept of Reading To Open in Daimyo
Lamp Light Books Hotel Fukuoka will open on Dec. 1. Located within walking distance from Tenjin and Akasaka's subway stations, the eight-story hotel offers...
Oct 20, 2021 Local News
HTB Halloween Lightup
The Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki welcomes its guests to a world full of Halloween decorations! A record-setting 3,000 pumpkin-shaped lanterns...
Oct 19, 2021 Local News
Halloween Flight From Fukuoka
Fuji Dream Airlines and Good Trip Express will operate a Fukuoka Halloween Night Flight on Oct. 30. The special tour offers romantic night views of Nagasaki City, Huis Ten Bosch, a...
Oct 19, 2021 Local News
Kitakyushu’s New Sightseeing & Dining Promotion Campaign
Kitakyushu City announced new sightseeing promotion campaigns for residents of Fukuoka Prefecture. The Accommodation Monitor Campaign offers ¥1,000 ~ ¥3,000 per night for stays at ...
Oct 6, 2021 Local News
Taira, Unzen Aims To Become Cyclist Friendly Town
Taira district of Unzen City aims to become a cyclist-friendly town, taking advantage of its proximity to Kumamoto Prefecture and areas along the Shimabara Train railway. 1.83-mete...