The railway unveiled its latest tourist train at its factory in Kokura-Kita Ward on Sept. 29. "We'd like to promote Kyushu at home and abroad, using the 36+3 as a springboard," said JR Kyushu ...

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A popular tourist train in Kyushu's Takachiho area is powered by fuel made from leftover ramen soup! Starting from zero, trucking company owner Nishida Masumi developed his own biodiesel.

JR-operated trains will travel along the tracks. The new section of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen track will not be directly connected with the Kyushu Shinkansen Line’s Kagoshima route ...

The Seven Stars in Kyushu is Japan's premier luxury sleeper train, offering an unparalleled travel experience through the scenic landscapes of Kyushu Island. Launched in the fall of 2013 ...

Luxury train travel is steeped in nostalgia ... Its circular route around Kyushu includes stops at hot springs, shrines, and cultural landmarks, making the journey as enriching as the destinations.