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Jul 8, 2016 Local News
JR Kyushu Shinkansen Back to Full Schedule
On Jul. 4, JR Kyushu announced that, for the first time since the Kumamoto earthquakes earlier this year, the full number of Shinkansen are running between Hakata Sta. and Kagoshim...
Jul 8, 2016 Local News
Genki Ni! Kyushu Wrapping Train
To celebrate the JR Kyushu Shinkansen’s return to normal operations (between Hakata Sta. and Kagoshima Chuo Sta.) after this year’s earthquakes, certain Kyushu Shinkansen will be w...
Jul 6, 2016 Local News
Eastar Jet to Commence Fukuoka-Seoul Flights
Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet will begin flying between Fukuoka and Seoul on July 20 in its first foray into Kyushu. Fukuoka will become Eastar Jet’s fourth...
Jun 24, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Duty Free Tenjin Begins Delivery to Hakata Port Int’l Terminal
Fukuoka Duty Free Tenjin will be the first airport-style tax-free shop to start offering delivery to a port. Tourists cans purchase their items in the store and collect them from.....
Jun 24, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Hotel Group Publishes Disaster Prevention Guidebook
Nishitetsu City Hotel and NTT TownPage Corporation have collaborated to create a disaster prevention guidebook (the first collaboration of a hotel company and the NTT TownPage Corp...
Jun 23, 2016 Local News
Discounts for Kyushu’s Expressways Announced
Japan's land ministry has announced it will begin a three-day all-you-can-ride discount service for Kyushu's expressways on July 15. Limited to vehicles equipped with ETC cards, th...
Jun 21, 2016 Local News
JAL Offers Cheap Domestic Fares for Overseas Visitors to Kyushu
Japan Airlines introduces a cheaper domestic fare for travelers coming from overseas, called “oneworld® YOKOSO/Visit KYUSHU Fare”, in hopes of attracting...
Jun 17, 2016 Local News
¥1,500 Bus Tickets to Kyushu Onsen Areas
In the aftermath of the recent earthquakes, eight bus companies (including Nishitetsu, Kamenoi Bus, Hita Bus and Oita Bus) are discounting their fares to...
May 31, 2016 Local News
Jetstar Asia to Cancel Fukuoka ~ Bangkok ~ Singapore Flight Route
After approximately two years and three months, Jetstar Asia is discontinuing its Singapore ~ Bangkok ~ Fukuoka service. The last flight will depart...
May 31, 2016 Local News
JR Kyushu To Sell Discounted Rail Pass To Increase Tourism After Recent Earthquakes
From June 1 to July 17, JR Kyushu will offer the “Genki ni! Kyushu Pass” (Cheer up! Kyushu Pass), a discounted one-day pass which can be used for unlimited trips on...