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May 11, 2017 Local News
JR Kyushu Sweets Train Returns To Oita~Hita
JR sweets-themed sightseeing train, Aru Ressha, resumed its service on April 28 for the third time. It began operation in 2015 and last ran between April and June in 2016. Running ...
May 9, 2017 Local News
New Direct Airport Bus Between Momochi And Fukuoka Airport
A new airport limousine bus service connecting the Fukuoka Airport International Terminal and the Momochi area in Sawara-ku began its service on Thursday, April 27. Around 4.99 mil...
Apr 28, 2017 Local News
All Highway Lanes Reopen In Kumamoto
The West Nippon Expressway Company has announced that lane restrictions on the 17km stretch between the Mashiki Kumamoto Airport and Matsubase Interchange will be lifted on Apr. 2...
Apr 25, 2017 Local News
China Airlines Launches Kumamon Jet
To support reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto following last year’s earthquake, Taiwanese carrier China Airlines will feature Kumamoto’s much loved mascot Kumamon on the exterior o...
Apr 25, 2017 Local News
Horse Drawn Carriage in Fukutsu
Taking in burial sites around Shinbaru and Nuyama, which form part of the Okinoshima Island and Related Sites in Munakata Region that hopes to gain status as a world heritage site ...
Apr 25, 2017 Local News
New Technology to Shorten Waiting Times in Fukuoka Airport
"BioCart" devices (22 machines in total) were installed at immigration control at Fukuoka Airport on April 15. The equipment scans the passports of travelers, takes their photograp...
Apr 19, 2017 Local News
New Direct Bus Between Hakata And Fukuoka Airport International Terminal
A new airport bus service will run directly between Hakata Bus Terminal and Fukuoka Airport International Terminal. Starting from April 25, the fare for the 15 minute service will ...
Apr 13, 2017 Local News
Kumamoto ~ Seoul Regular Service Is Back
Kumamoto Prefecture announced that the LCC T’way Airlines will restart its Kumamoto Airport (Mashiki) to Seoul (Incheon) route on April 28 with four round trip flights each week. S...
Apr 6, 2017 Local News
Oshima Sightseeing Bus Launched
Oshima Island, a world cultural heritage candidate, is testing a new sightseeing bus tour called Grand Shima-ru. Started by Nishitetsu Bus Munakata the tour bus, the test period is...
Apr 5, 2017 Local News
Prefecture Promoting Okinoshima and Munakata ahead of Potential World Heritage Inscription
The Prefecture is working on ways to promote the component features and surrounding areas of the Okinoshima Island and Related Sites in Munakata Region UNESCO World Heritage candid...