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Feel luxury on the train to Yufuin and Beppu – What does the “Kampachi/Ichiroku” mean?
November 10, 2023
World’s best train trip “Seven Stars in Kyushu” – Most travelers love it for 3 years in a row
October 13, 2023
JR Area Passes prices will be also raised – Following “JAPAN RAIL PASS” from October
August 18, 2023
Riding with credit cards is welcome in Fukuoka – JR Kyushu increases area by 10 times
July 24, 2023
“YUFUIN NO MORI” will soon be back again – JR Kyushu restores damages by heavy rain
July 20, 2023
JR Kyushu welcomes a new train designer – For a laxe sightseeing train to Yufuin, Beppu
June 1, 2023
“JAPAN RAIL PASS” price will be raised by 88% – All JR lines Unlimited rides for tourists
May 15, 2023
Tap to ride Fukuoka Subway from all stations – 6 brands OK including Visa and UnionPay
January 16, 2023
Six JR companies will revise timetables – Higher speed limit makes Shinkansen faster
December 29, 2022
‘Queen Beetle’ entered on Japan-Korea route – First international service after pandemic
November 10, 2022
Japan finally relaxed COVID-19 border measures – No testing, but vaccination required
October 17, 2022
Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen will launch soon – Reducing time to Nagasaki by 30 minutes
June 13, 2022
Japan’s first hybrid gates in Fukuoka Subway – Accept both Traffic IC and credit cards
June 8, 2022
“Business Booth” allows meeting on the train – Trial on Tokaido & San-yo Shinkansen
April 15, 2022
Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line revised timetable in March 2021 – The last train moved ahead
December 22, 2020
Nishitetsu train runs all night to Dazaifu Tenmangu from New Year’s Eve
December 12, 2020
Demon Slayer – “SL Kimetsu no Yaiba” runs again for 5 days in December
December 11, 2020
Summary of railway operation updates due to COVID-19 – West Japan (as of November 6, 2020)
November 6, 2020
Operation resumed on Heisei Chikuho Railway Tagawa Line between Saigawa and Yusubaru (updated on July 18, 2020)
July 18, 2020
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June 18, 2025
Former JNR diesel railcars to disappear from Saga and Nagasaki – The latest hybrid “YC1 series” added – What will be the only remaining exception?
June 17, 2025
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June 16, 2025
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June 13, 2025
Take the “Beer Express” to the Kawagoe Summer Festival while drinking draft beer – The Laview stopped at Hon-Kawagoe Station becomes “Platform Bar”
June 12, 2025
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June 11, 2025
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