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Apr 24, 2020 Local News
Campgrounds Across Kyushu Closing for Golden Week
Campgrounds in Kyushu have announced temporary closures amidst the impact of the new coronavirus spread. While such facilities are considered as safe destinations for families by s...
Apr 24, 2020 Local News
Transportation Companies Take Steps to Discourage Travel During Golden Week
Local transportation companies have announced limited schedules for the upcoming Golden Week holidays. Nishitetsu announced on April 22 that it would reduce the number of local-bus...
Apr 24, 2020 Local News
Requests For Temporary Business Closures in Kyushu Increase
Kagoshima, Oita, and Okinawa Prefectures plan to increase requests for businesses such as entertainment facilities and bars with businesses with guest services to close temporarily...
Apr 22, 2020 Local News
JR Kyushu Cancels All Express Trains During Golden Week
JR Kyushu announced the cancelation of all express trains during the coming Golden Week holidays to reduce travel between different prefectures. Reflecting upon the nationwide expa...
Apr 21, 2020 Local News
Teleworking on The Rise in Fukuoka, but Kyushu Overall Lags
In response to the ongoing state of emergency, a growing number of workers in Kyushu are teleworking. An online survey conducted by Persol Research and Consulting Co., Ltd., reveal...
Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Foreigners Entering Kyushu 96.7 Less Than a Year Ago
Kyushu District Transport Bureau announced on April 16 that the number of foreigners who entered Japan via Kyushu in March 2020 numbered 11,102, a decline of 96.7% compared to the ...
Apr 17, 2020 Local News
Kyushu Governors comment on Expanded State of Emergency – Medical Services Strained – Call before going to Hospitals – Now 462 cases
On April 16, governors in Kyushu shared their comments following the national government’s announcement of the nationwide expansion of the state of emergency. Saga Governor Yoshino...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Autumn-winter Itineraries Announced for Kyushu Seven Stars
JR Kyushu’s luxurious sleeper train Kyushu Seven Stars announced its autumn/winter itineraries. The three-night-four-day route travels through all seven prefectures of Kyushu and o...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Win Free Cinnabon for a Year – Home Delivery Starts
Sticky, chewy, moist, sweet, and yummy cinnamon rolls are available for home delivery. With so many people stuck at home, delivery service has been added for these tasty numbers. ...
Apr 16, 2020 Local News
Kyudai and Other Group Dance Teams Join Nationwide Initiative
'Ouendan' (Japanese-style cheering squad) teams at Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and Seinan Gakuin University are inspiring people with unique videos online. Started by t...