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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...
Apr 5, 2017 Local News
“Thank You From Kyushu Pass” for all JR Trains & Shinkansen
As a ‘Thank you from Kyushu’ for all the support they have received since the earthquake one year ago, JR Kyushu will offer discount passes for the shinkansen, limited express, rap...
Apr 5, 2017 Local News
Restaurant Bus Tour in Aso
Willer Express will offer a Restaurant Bus Tour through the beautiful Aso countryside with views of the Aso caldera and mountains. Meals will be prepared with local ingredients suc...
Mar 30, 2017 Local News
Ganbare Kumamoto! Manga Train
April will mark the first year anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquake. To commemorate and support the area a special restoration train will be run with original illustrations from ...
Mar 30, 2017 Local News
Suntory’s Kumamoto Factory Reopens to Public
Approximately one year the Kumamoto earthquake, the Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Plant will restart their public tours on April 12. The head of the plant says they have been working on ...
Mar 30, 2017 Local News
Aso City to Restart Crater Sightseeing Tours
Aso City is planning to restart sightseeing tours to the Mount Aso Nakadake Crater. The eruption warning has been reduced to level 1, but with access still controlled and the dange...
Mar 28, 2017 Local News
JAL to open Diamond Premiere Lounge at Fukuoka Domestic Airport
Japan Airlines (JAL) will open their top-class lounge, “Diamond Premiere Lounge”, as well as re-open the “Sakura Lounge” at the Fukuoka Domestic Airport on March 30. The lounge is ...
Mar 23, 2017 Local News
Cat Shelter & Hostel opened in Hakata
A unique new hostel opens today in Hakata that boasts a cat shelter among it amenities. While the cats cannot be brought into the dorm rooms the shelter is open for all guests to e...
Mar 16, 2017 Local News
Kashii Kaen Re-Opens Today
After a four month closure and an over ¥1 billion makeover, Kashii Kaen, the children’s theme park in Higashi Ward re-opens today. Be the first to try new attractions including an ...