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JR Kyushu launches three-day rail pass supporting Kumamoto recovery

JR Kyushu announced a three-day unlimited-travel pass on Sep. 25, with sales starting the following day. It covers ordinary-class unreserved seats across JR Kyushu, including limited express trains and both the Kyushu and Nishi Kyushu shinkansen. The pass costs ¥23,000 for adults and ¥3,000 for children and can be used from Oct. 1 to Dec. 24. It includes discount vouchers for shopping and dining at participating outlets, including those at Kumamoto Station. JR Kyushu will donate ¥1,000 from each adult pass to Kumamoto Prefecture for recovery support. Source: KBC News / Nikkei


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