1.0Fukuoka Nowhttps://www.fukuoka-now.comNickhttps://www.fukuoka-now.com/author/nick/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="oOnrBsrrEj"><a href="https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/news/new-bus-for-shikanoshima/">New Bus for Shikanoshima</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.fukuoka-now.com/en/news/new-bus-for-shikanoshima/embed/#?secret=oOnrBsrrEj" width="600" height="338" title="“New Bus for Shikanoshima” — Fukuoka Now" data-secret="oOnrBsrrEj" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://i0.wp.com/www.fukuoka-now.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/11011533_970933069583361_4992239442695052532_n-e1429598058306.jpg?fit=640%2C528&ssl=1640528A designer bus to Shikanoshima has been launched by Nishitetsu Bus Munataka. The bus is expected to increase tourism to the idyllic but previously difficult to reach island, as well as making travel easier for local residents. The 54-seater “Green” bus was revamped for its new route by Mr. Eiji Mitooka, an industrial designer, and features an elegant wood interior, complimented by the green and white pattern on the exterior. During the journey, passengers will be treated to Shikanoshima Bon-odori music, and tourist information will help them maximise their experience of the island. The bus connects to the JR Kyushu line at