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Autumn-winter Itineraries Announced for Kyushu Seven Stars
JR Kyushu’s luxurious sleeper train Kyushu Seven Stars announced its autumn/winter itineraries. The three-night-four-day route travels through all seven prefectures of Kyushu and o...
Fukuoka’s Population Declines for First Time in 16 Years
According to a report by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the population in Kyushu and Okinawa as of October 2019 was 14.25 million, a decline of 0.38% compared...
Nagasaki Kunchi (Oct 2020) Performances to Be Canceled
The traditional festival of Nagasaki Kunchi will cancel its dedication dance. The performance during Kunchi shinto festival is one of Japan's Intangible Folk Cultural Properties. R...
Win Free Cinnabon for a Year – Home Delivery Starts
Sticky, chewy, moist, sweet, and yummy cinnamon rolls are available for home delivery. With so many people stuck at home, delivery service has been added for these tasty numbers. ...
Reservations for Jr Kyushu Trains Down Over 90% for Golden Week
JR Kyushu Railways announced that reservations for the upcoming Golden Week holiday period are 90.7% less compared to the previous year. According to the announcement made on April...
Kyudai and Other Group Dance Teams Join Nationwide Initiative
'Ouendan' (Japanese-style cheering squad) teams at Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, and Seinan Gakuin University are inspiring people with unique videos online. Started by t...
Kyushu Symphony Orchestra Shares Concert Online
The Kyushu Symphony Orchestra is streaming videos of concerts to entertain those who planned to attend concerts. The group has canceled all its performances scheduled for March. Th...
Local Governments Hiring Staff to Fight Unemployment
Local governments are creating positions for people who lose their jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus. The mayor of Beppu City, Oita, announced on April 13 that the city wou...
Sixth Death in Fukuoka – Thirty More Infections – Three Hour Ambulance Ride – Hotel Subsidies Offer by Kitakyushu
Local authorities in Fukuoka Prefecture reported 30 more confirmed COVID-19 infections on April 15, bringing the cumulative total to 436. On the same day, the prefecture saw its si...
Usa City Designated as a Sake Brewing Special Zone of Japan
Usa City in Oita Prefecture has become the second seishu (sake liquor) special zone in Japan. The new special zone allows local breweries to open an additional brewing facility pur...