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Sep 10, 2021 Local News
Kyuden Announces New Avispa Support Package
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced a new plan to gather support for Fukuoka’s professional soccer team, Avispa. The ‘Avispa Support Plan’ allows customers to make monthly do...
Sep 7, 2021 Local News
Three Sightseeing Trains Combine for New Route in Kyushu
JR Kyushu takes passengers on a new Western Kyushu route by combining three sightseeing train services. Departing Saga Station on October 1 ~ 3, the special tour operates on D&S t...
Aug 30, 2021 Local News
Arrivals From Overseas into Kyushu Up
According to the latest report by the Kyushu District Transport Bureau, 453 people entered Japan via Kyushu in July, including 452 at Fukuoka Airport. The figure increased by 81 co...
Aug 27, 2021 Local News
Shochu Sales Down for 39 Distillers
The Fukuoka Branch of Teikoku Databank released a 2020 sales ranking of domestic shochu producers, topped by Kirishima Shuzo for the ninth straight year. The survey also disclosed ...
Aug 23, 2021 Local News
Railways Suffer Extension Damage From Rains
JR Kyushu confirmed 128 instances of damage to its train lines related to the recent torrential rainfall. The heavy rains caused floods at some stations, level crossings, and more ...
Aug 19, 2021 Local News
Quick Guide To Obtain Your ‘Vaccine Passport’ in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City began accepting applications for so-called ‘Vaccine Passports’ as of Jul. 16, and here are things you might want to know. (This is our summary and translation from the...
Aug 5, 2021 Local News
JR Kyushu To Raise Express Train Fares
In April 2022, express fares will rise by ¥120 ~ ¥920, depending on the distance. With the new fare system, a one-way trip between Hakata-Nagasaki on a non-reserved seat would cost...
Aug 5, 2021 Local News
Profits Return to JR Kyushu
JR Kyushu reported a net profit of ¥927 million for the term between April and June. While the strong sales of condominiums and a ¥600 million employment adjustment subsidy from th...
Jul 30, 2021 Local News
Kamome Shinkansen Interior Revealed
JR Kyushu announced its design plans for the upcoming Kamome shinkansen train. The 396-passenger train features corporate colors of red and white on the outside and a cozy and beau...
Jul 27, 2021 Local News
Ippudo Sells Ramen Arita Ware Bowls Online
The popular Fukuoka-based ramen restaurant chain developed a special Arita ware (porcelain) bowl with the brand’s catchphrase “Zuzutto!” The bowl can be purchased with four sets of...