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Johnny Depp’s “Minamata” (Kumamoto) in Japanese Theaters Next Week
Johnny Depp is the producer and lead actor in “Minamata,” a period drama that brings light to the devastating industrial pollution disaster in Minamata (Kumamoto Prefecture). Along...
Kyushu’s Three Local Airlines Collaborate For Remote-island Route Promotion
Three local airlines in Kyushu launched a promotional campaign for their remote-island routes in collaboration with ANA and JAL. Japan Air Commuter in Kagoshima, Oriental Air Bridg...
JR Kyushu To Auction Off Uncommon Items
Unique railway properties and items belonging to JR Kyushu will be auctioned for the first time. The company is seeking 100 persons who would like to participate in the online auct...
Kyuden Announces New Avispa Support Package
Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. announced a new plan to gather support for Fukuoka’s professional soccer team, Avispa. The ‘Avispa Support Plan’ allows customers to make monthly do...
Three Sightseeing Trains Combine for New Route in Kyushu
JR Kyushu takes passengers on a new Western Kyushu route by combining three sightseeing train services. Departing Saga Station on October 1 ~ 3, the special tour operates on D&S t...
Arrivals From Overseas into Kyushu Up
According to the latest report by the Kyushu District Transport Bureau, 453 people entered Japan via Kyushu in July, including 452 at Fukuoka Airport. The figure increased by 81 co...
Shochu Sales Down for 39 Distillers
The Fukuoka Branch of Teikoku Databank released a 2020 sales ranking of domestic shochu producers, topped by Kirishima Shuzo for the ninth straight year. The survey also disclosed ...
Railways Suffer Extension Damage From Rains
JR Kyushu confirmed 128 instances of damage to its train lines related to the recent torrential rainfall. The heavy rains caused floods at some stations, level crossings, and more ...
Quick Guide To Obtain Your ‘Vaccine Passport’ in Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City began accepting applications for so-called ‘Vaccine Passports’ as of Jul. 16, and here are things you might want to know. (This is our summary and translation from the...
JR Kyushu To Raise Express Train Fares
In April 2022, express fares will rise by ¥120 ~ ¥920, depending on the distance. With the new fare system, a one-way trip between Hakata-Nagasaki on a non-reserved seat would cost...