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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...
May 30, 2016 Local News
“Aso Boy!” Extra Trains
Extra dates have been added for the Aso Boy train’s special run on the Kagoshima Line. Due to popular demand, the train, which was scheduled to run on...
May 20, 2016 Local News
Land Ministry Mulls Expressway Toll Reductions for Kyushu
In the Lower House Budget Committee meeting on May 16, Japan’s land minister stated his intention to spur Kyushu’s recovery from the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes by reducing or elimin...
May 18, 2016 Local News
Central Government to Aid Kyushu Tourism with Travel Coupons
On May 11, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced that the central government is considering assisting Kyushu’s tourism industry in the wake of the Kumamoto earthquakes. ...
May 17, 2016 Local News
Kitakyushu Airport Limousine Bus “Fukuhoku” Offers Free Ride
Those transferring to or from a Starflyer flight can take the Kitakyushu limousine bus “Fukuhoku” for free (applies to certain flights only). This deal is to celebrate Starflyer op...
May 17, 2016 Local News
Fukuoka Tourist Information Center in Tenjin Lion Hiroba to Renew on Jun. 20
The Fukuoka Tourist Information Center, located by the Lion Hiroba in Tenjin, will be renewed on Jun. 20. The new center is intended to be more user-friendly and be better equipped...
