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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...
May 6, 2016 Local News
JR Kyushu to Operate “Aso Boy!” Between Hakata Sta. and Mojiko Sta.
Aso Boy, the train for which operation between Kumamoto ~ Aso/Miyaji on the Hohi Main Line is currently suspended, will instead run on the Kagoshima Line from Hakata Sta. to Mojiko...
Apr 26, 2016 Local News
Update! Full Length of Kyushu Shinkansen to Reopen Tomorrow
The Kumamoto ~ Shin-Minamata section of the Kyushu Shinkansen line may reopen as early as the afternoon of Apr. 27 (Wed.), a day earlier than previously thought. Officials report t...
Apr 25, 2016 Local News
Kyushu Expressway to Completely Reopen Before May
Sections of the Kyushu Expressway are still closed or partially closed due to damages sustained during the recent earthquakes. This includes the section running from...
Apr 25, 2016 Local News
Full Length of Kyushu Shinkansen Line to Open by Apr. 28
The Kumamoto ~ Shin-Minamata section of the Kyushu Shinkansen line is still closed due to damage from recent earthquakes. JR Kyushu has announced that repairs are expected to be co...
Apr 22, 2016 Local News
Nishitetsu to Sell Bus and Train Tickets for Inbound Tourists
Between Apr. 25 (Mon.) and Dec. 31 (Sat.), Nishitetsu will sell two new tickets for inbound tourists: the “Nishitetsu Welcome Ticket” and the “Nishitetsu Airport Bus Ticket”. The ...
Apr 22, 2016 Local News
Highway Bus Service Between Fukuoka and Kumamoto Resumed
Highway buses between Fukuoka and Kumamoto are running once again. Service was suspended from the evening of Apr. 14 (Thu.) to the morning of...
Apr 22, 2016 Local News
New Stretch of Higashi-Kyushu Expressway Opens, Expectations Run High
At 15:00 on Sunday, Apr. 24, a 7.2 km stretch of the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway in Fukuoka Prefecture between the Shiida-Minami and Buzen interchanges will open, enabling uninterrup...
