Local News | Page 642 of 1213 | Fukuoka Now

May 6, 2016

JR Kyushu to Operate “Aso Boy!” Between Hakata Sta. and Mojiko Sta.

Aso Boy, the train for which operation between Kumamoto ~ Aso/Miyaji on the Hohi Main Line is currently suspended, will instead run on the Kagoshima Line from Hakata Sta. to Mojiko...

May 2, 2016

Kurume City Plaza Opened Apr. 27

Kurume City Plaza, a complex much like ACROS Fukuoka, opened in Kurume on Apr. 27 (Wed.). The complex includes a multi-purpose concert hall for performances such as Noh and theatre...

Apr 28, 2016

Nishitetsu Announces Island City Development Project

Nishitetsu has announced plans to build a mixed-use complex on Island City, with buildings opening in phases starting in fiscal...

Apr 28, 2016

Fukuoka Zoo’s New Red Panda Ready to Greet Fans

Nozomu, the newest edition to Fukuoka Zoo’s animal family, is now accepting visitors! The male red panda made his first appearance today...

Apr 26, 2016

Update! Full Length of Kyushu Shinkansen to Reopen Tomorrow

The Kumamoto ~ Shin-Minamata section of the Kyushu Shinkansen line may reopen as early as the afternoon of Apr. 27 (Wed.), a day earlier than previously thought. Officials report t...

Apr 25, 2016

Kyushu Expressway to Completely Reopen Before May

Sections of the Kyushu Expressway are still closed or partially closed due to damages sustained during the recent earthquakes. This includes the section running from...

Apr 25, 2016

Full Length of Kyushu Shinkansen Line to Open by Apr. 28

The Kumamoto ~ Shin-Minamata section of the Kyushu Shinkansen line is still closed due to damage from recent earthquakes. JR Kyushu has announced that repairs are expected to be co...

Apr 22, 2016

Nishitetsu to Sell Bus and Train Tickets for Inbound Tourists

Between Apr. 25 (Mon.) and Dec. 31 (Sat.), Nishitetsu will sell two new tickets for inbound tourists: the “Nishitetsu Welcome Ticket” and the “Nishitetsu Airport Bus Ticket”. The ...