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Jul 30, 2019 Local News
Kanmon Strait Tidal Wave Tours on Offer
A tour featuring the dynamic waves of the Kanmon Strait will begin in August. The tidal waves of the straits are one of the three strongest tidal waves in Japan. The dynamism of th...
Jul 26, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu and AirAsia Tie-up to Promote Tourism
JR Kyushu and AirAsia announced plans to collaborate in promoting tourism in Kyushu and Southeast Asia. The project began with the opening of the Fukuoka-Kuala Lumpur route and the...
Jul 26, 2019 Local News
T’way Airlines Cancels Services to Kumamoto and Saga
Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) T’way Airlines will discontinue the operation of their Saga-Busan and Kumamoto-Daegu flights from September. According to announcements by the prefect...
Jul 26, 2019 Local News
Unlimited Highway Passes for Kyushu on Sale
Special highway passes for summer car travel are on sale from West Nippon Expressway Company Limited. Three types of 3-day passes (available for limited routes) and a 4-day ticket ...
Jul 24, 2019 Local News
ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort & Spa Pre-open
With the opening of the ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort & Spa scheduled for August 1, the hotel was shown to media on July 19. With a concept of "fusion of traditional hot spring...
Jul 24, 2019 Local News
Segway Tours in Uminonakamichi with English-Speaking Guides
Segway Tour is now available in English. According to the announcement by Segway Japan, Ltd. on July 11, English speaking guides are also available, reflecting an increasing demand...
Jul 18, 2019 Local News
Additional Subways for Hanabi Fantasia Fukuoka 2019
Fukuoka City Subway has announced the operation of special trains on the day of Hanabi Fantasia Fukuoka 2019. A large number of passengers are expected to take the subway on August...
Jul 18, 2019 Local News
Korean and Japanese Diplomatic Row Might Affect LCC Carrier Service
Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) T'way Airlines might cancel the operation of Oita-Busan and Oita-Muan flights in August. Seats for flights of those two routes are currently unavailab...
Jul 11, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu Discount Tickets for Young Adults
JR Kyushu has released a special discount ticket called “Gachi Kippu” for 18 to 24-year-olds. The ticket is valid for one-way travel on the Kyushu Shinkansen and limited express tr...
Jul 4, 2019 Local News
Kyushu Regional Strategy Council Pushes for Cooperation Among Kyushu’s Airports
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Council, a body composed of Kyushu Governor’s Association members, the Kyushu Economic Federation and other local business groups, held a meeting where...