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Apr 23, 2014 Local News
Nanatsuboshi Train Cabin Crew Wanted
The luxury train “Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu” is looking for a new crew member to start working this August. Application deadline is 5/12. The Nanatsuboshi runs on two courses; one cir...
Apr 21, 2014 Local News
Gunkanjima Proves Popular
More than half a million people have visited Gunkanjima (Nagasaki Prefecture) since the ban on visitors was lifted five years ago. The abandoned island, once home to a bustling coa...
Mar 31, 2014 Local News
Itoshima Drinkers Can Get Taxi Discounts
Twenty-nine eateries, four taxi companies and three “daiko” driving service companies in Itoshima have teamed up to offer discounts and coupons to imbibing patrons. Around 100 peop...
Mar 26, 2014 Local News
Fukuoka – Kumamoto Late Night Bus Service
Nishitetsu and Kyushu Sanko Bus announced the launch of a new late night bus service between Fukuoka and Kumamoto. The new service all be called “Hinokuni” and will travel between ...
Mar 25, 2014 Local News
Famous Train Designer Takes On Kumamoto City Tram
On Mar. 20, Kumamoto City unveiled illustrations of its new ultra-low floor tram to be designed by Eiji Mitooka, the designer of several JR Kyushu trains including the Seven Stars ...
Mar 11, 2014 Local News
HK Express Announces Fukuoka Flights
Hong Kong’s only low-cost carrier HK Express announced a new flight from Hong Kong to Fukuoka commencing April 10, 2014. They are promoting Fukuoka as an “emerging hotspot on the A...
Feb 21, 2014 Local News
Universal Studios Japan in KYUSHU?
Osaka-based Universal Studios Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the American movie-based theme park, has indicated its intention to build a second park by 2020, just in time for th...
Feb 19, 2014 Local News
Jetstar Announces Daily Singapore-Bangkok-Fukuoka Route
Today (Feb. 19) Jetstar Japan Co. announced daily flights between Fukuoka and Singapore via Bangkok beginning on June 26. Fukuoka will become Jetstar’s 3rd international airport in...
Feb 17, 2014 Local News
Itoshima to Trial Tuk-tuk for Tourists
Itoshima City will begin a trial run of a tuk-tuk service in April as part of its efforts to boost tourism. The tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled taxi common in Southeast Asia, will be oper...
Jan 31, 2014 Local News
Nanatsuboshi Viewing Event in Ukiha
Wave a flag at the Nanatsuboshi train as it passes by Ukiha on March 25th! JR Kyushu’s Nanatsuboshi “Seven Stars in Kyushu” train is a sleeper train that focuses on luxury and “omo...
