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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 24, 2019 Local News
JR Kyushu to Use Drones to Inspect Facilities
JR Kyushu has teamed up with drone manufacturers ALI Technologies to create devices that can be used to check railway assets. The two companies plan to inspect facilities using dro...
Jul 24, 2019 Local News
Kyushu and the Philippines Sign Economic MOU
On July 16, the Kyushu Economy International and Board of Investments Philippines signed a memorandum of understanding to promote economic exchange between the two regions. The agr...
Jul 24, 2019 Local News
Counterfeit Bills Found at a School in Onojo City
On July 19, Kasuga Police Station filed charges against a male student for producing and passing on counterfeit money. The student in question allegedly used three ¥1,000 bills to ...
Jul 23, 2019 Local News
Upper House Election Results for Fukuoka and Kyushu
Voting for the upper house election at eight constituencies in Kyushu and Yamaguchi was held on July 21 and the results gave the leading party a winning majority. In the Fukuoka co...
Jul 23, 2019 Local News
Fukuoka Start-up Launches Trail Running Project
A Fukuoka-based startup with a popular outdoor activities mapping application, Yamap, is crowdfunding to launch a trail running service. Reflecting the growing popularity of outdoo...
Jul 23, 2019 Local News
Itoshima Agriculture Courses Offered
Itoshima City and Fukuoka Prefecture will open Ito-no Courses (Itoshima agriculture courses) beginning in August. The city and the prefecture have set up an agriculture promotional...
