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May 25, 2012 Local News
New Kyushu Train – Nanatsuboshi
JR Kyushu recently released the name of the new luxury sleeping carriage train that will begin operation next year. The “Nanatsuboshi” will start running in October 2013. The new t...
May 24, 2012 Local News
Ridership Poor on ANA’s Fukuoka-Miyazaki Flight
ANA launched three daily round-trip flights between Fukuoka City and Miyazaki City on March 25. Ridership on the flights has been poor, however, averaging 30.3% for the month. The ...
May 21, 2012 Local News
Italian Cruise Ship Arrives in Hakata
The “Costa Victoria”, an Italian cruise ship, docked at Hakata Port yesterday (May 20) for the first time! The ship belongs to Italian cruise company Costa Cruises and is around 25...
May 17, 2012 Local News
Starflyer Plans to Expand Asian Routes
Kitakyushu-based airline Starflyer presented to the public its midterm operating plan, which calls for the expansion of its overseas flights from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and Tokyo. Th...
May 17, 2012 Local News
Open Top Tourist Bus Passengers Top 10,000 Mark
The double-decker, open roof buses that began operating on a circuit of Fukuoka City tourist attractions on March 24 have already carried more than 10,000 passengers. The 10,000th...
May 15, 2012 Local News
Fukuoka/Bordeaux Celebrate 30th Sister City Anniversary
Fukuoka and Bordeaux (France) recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the sister city relationship. For the occasion Fukuoka’s Mayor Takashima traveled to Bordeaux to meet with...
May 15, 2012 Local News
The Beetle’s New Hakata~Korea Route
On May 12, JR Kyushu began running high powered boat, the “Beetle” between Hakata Port and Yeosu, Korea. The new route ties in with the opening of an World Fair Expo taking place i...
May 9, 2012 Local News
Hakata Ippudo Opens in Taiwan
Fukuoka’s famous ramen shop, Hakata Ippudo opened in Taiwan on May 3! The launch received a warm reception, with people lined up outside the store before opening. The new Taiwan lo...
May 9, 2012 Local News
Open Top Bus Numbers Hit 10K
Fukuoka’s Open Top Bus recorded over 10,000 passengers on May 7, only 45 days since launching on March 24! The figure reaches Nishitetsu’s goal of 10,000 one week earlier than expe...
May 8, 2012 Local News
Beetle Passengers Soar Over Golden Week
JR Kyushu reported an increased passenger load on their high-speed ships between Busa and Fukuoka route during Golden Week. Due to the strong value of the yen, the number of Japane...
