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Aug 1, 2013 Local News
Starflyer Announces New Route to Kansai
Kitakyushu-based StarFlyer announced that it will begin flights between Fukuoka and Kansai International Airport on Oct. 1. With discounted fares as low as ¥4,500 one-way, the comp...
Jul 25, 2013 Local News
Kyushu Tour Bus Operators to be Halved
According to a report issued by the Kyushu Transportation Bureau, the number of highway tour bus operators servicing Kyushu will be limited to 10 once a new shared bus system is pu...
Jul 22, 2013 Local News
Human Error and Weather Halt Local Trains
JR Kyushu held a press conference on the afternoon of July 18 to apologize for the massive transportation disruption caused that morning by an error made during the changing of a c...
Jul 12, 2013 Local News
Kagoshima Vows to Keep Shanghai Route
In an effort to maintain flight service from Kagoshima to Shanghai, Kagoshima Prefecture sent the first group of public servants to Shanghai for an on-site training session on July...
Jun 12, 2013 Local News
Fukuoka Airport to Build International Terminal Extension
According to sources, Fukuoka Airport Building Co. will build a new terminal facility for low cost carriers (LCC) and other foreign airlines north of the international terminal. Th...
Jun 7, 2013 Local News
Jin Air Relaunches Nagasaki – Seoul Flights
The LCC Jin Air, a subsidiary of Korean Air, announced this week that they will relaunch the Nagasaki ~ Seoul route from late July. This route previously operated by Korean Air. Fl...
May 29, 2013 Local News
Koga City Promotes “Kogashi”
Koga City plans to approach local companies and restaurants in an effort to develop “kogashi” (parched) foods, as local specialties. It is also a play on the city’s own name. The C...
May 28, 2013 Local News
Singapore Airlines Launches Daily FUK~SIN Flights Today
Beginning today, May 28, Singapore Airlines increased the number of flights on their Fukuoka ~ Singapore route. Previously, the airline offered 5 flights per week on the route, but...
May 23, 2013 Local News
Regional Strategy Council to Strengthen Inbound Tourism
The Kyushu Regional Strategy Council, which is composed of the Kyushu Governors Association and various business groups, announced plans to strengthen inbound tourism in accordance...
May 15, 2013 Local News
Local Castle Guidebook Published
ACROS Fukuoka has published a guidebook called “Famous Castles of Fukuoka Prefecture”. It is the seventh book in the Culture Reader series, which showcases local culture, history a...
