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Apr 16, 2024 Local News
Trolley Train Attraction Opens in Akamura Featuring Bats in Tunnels
The Akamura Trolley Train began its annual operations on April 14, utilizing a former coal transport railway. The scenic ride through rural landscapes offers a unique attraction wh...
Apr 12, 2024 Local News
Inaugural Monitor Tour of “Yoka Bus” Explores Kyushu’s Attractions
As part of the largest domestic tourism campaign, the "Fukuoka-Oita Destination Campaign," the first monitor tour for the "Yoka Bus" took place on April 11, offering participants a...
Mar 1, 2024 Local News
Record Rise in Okinawa Tourists Boosted by Cruise Ships
Okinawa experienced an 18% increase in tourist arrivals in January, reaching 629,100 visitors. This surge is attributed to the operations of cruise ships from Naha Port and events....
Feb 22, 2024 Local News
Seattle-Based Ace Hotel to Open in Fukuoka
Mitsubishi Estate has announced that the Ace Hotel, originating from Seattle, will open its doors within a mixed-use redevelopment project on the former site of the...
Feb 21, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka and Oita to Host Japan’s Largest Domestic Tourism Campaign
Starting April, Fukuoka and Oita Prefectures will co-host the "Destination Campaign," the largest domestic tourism campaign to date. The campaign, announced on February 19...
Feb 20, 2024 Local News
Nagasaki Leverages Popular Anime for Tourism Revival
Nagasaki City has officially recognized the "Oshi-meguri Association," a nonprofit organization, as part of its "Machibura Project" to stimulate local tourism and...
Feb 6, 2024 Local News
ANA Utilizes Kitakyushu Airport for Timely Arrivals
Due to operational time limits at Fukuoka Airport, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has updated its strategy to use Kitakyushu Airport as an alternative landing site for flights from Haned...
Feb 2, 2024 Local News
Kitakyushu-Dalian Flight Suspension Noto Earthquake Impact On Tourism
Tianjin Airlines announced on February 1st the suspension of its bi-weekly flights between North Kyushu and Dalian starting from February 2nd, citing a decrease in tourism demand f...
Jan 29, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Airport Introduces ‘Smart Lane’ to Alleviate Security Check Congestion
Fukuoka Airport has implemented a new security check system, ‘Smart Lane’, to reduce waiting times and alleviate congestion. This system, introduced in response to grow...
Dec 13, 2023 Local News
Free Hotel Stays with Early Flights at Kitakyushu Airport
Starting January 8th next year, a campaign offering free hotel accommodation near Kitakyushu Airport will be available for passengers on early morning or...
