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Sep 26, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Airport’s Second Runway to be Used Exclusively for International Departures
Fukuoka Airport is set to begin operating its second runway in spring 2025, following extensive renovations and expansions...
Sep 25, 2024 Local News
JR Kyushu to Launch QR Code E-Tickets for Enhanced Travel Convenience
Starting September 26th, JR Kyushu will introduce QR code e-tickets for online reservations, allowing passengers to pass through...
Sep 25, 2024 Local News
Canal City Hakata Hosts Welcome Campaign for China’s National Day
Canal City Hakata will celebrate China’s National Day from October 1st to 7th with the "Canal Welcome Campaign." During this week-long event...
Sep 20, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka-Guangzhou Flight Resumes After 8 Years
Direct flights between Fukuoka Airport and Guangzhou, China, resumed on September 20 after an 8-year hiatus. Spring Airlines will operate daily flights on this route...
Sep 11, 2024 Local News
Cruise Tourism Boosts Kagoshima’s Inbound Recovery
Kagoshima Prefecture is seeing a recovery in foreign tourists, supported by the resumption of international flights and a surge in cruise ship arrivals...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Airport to Launch New Route to Guangzhou
Spring Airlines will start a daily round-trip service between Fukuoka and Guangzhou from September 20 to October 26. This marks the resumption of the route after eight years...
Aug 8, 2024 Local News
Fukuoka Launches Tourism Academy
The Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched the "Fukuoka Tourism Future Creation Academy" for young employees in the tourism and hospitality industry. The program aims to...
Aug 1, 2024 Local News
New App for Seamless Travel Across Kyushu Launches
Kyushu MaaS, a new service enabling users to purchase tickets across multiple transportation modes via a single app, will launch on August 1st. This service, involving 67...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Record Foreign Visitors to Kyushu in First Half of 2024
Kyushu saw a 60% increase in foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, reaching over 2.13 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 15%. The devaluation of...
Jul 25, 2024 Local News
Real-Time Yatai Status via LINE in Fukuoka
Fukuoka City has introduced a new service on its official LINE account that allows users to check the real-time operational status of all Yatai (food stalls) to...
