A hearing by the ruling party’s review committee was held regarding the development policy of the Kyushu Shinkansen West Kyushu route. Sakai Hidetaka, Mayor of Saga City, urged the committee to consider the financial burden and local circumstances of Saga. The committee met with officials from municipalities such as Saga and Ureshino in Tokyo. The focus was on the section between Shin-Tosu and Takeo-onsen, where the development policy has yet to be decided. Source: NHK
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