New bullet train service for Nishi-Kyushu gets thumbs up

SAGA--Kyushu Railway Co. (JR Kyushu) pulled out all the stops to ensure members of the media had a smooth ride ahead of the ...

Eating Yudofu at Takeo Onsen.

ConclusionUsing the power of chemistry expands the range of cooking.November 7th is Hot Pot DayIt was established by Yamaki ...

Bullet train route in Kyushu beset by problems before opening

Ballooning costs, inconvenient access and a local feud are clouding the future of the Kyushu Shinkansen Line’s Nishi-Kyushu route that will partially open on Sept. 23.

Japanese Garden in Takeo Onsen and a Nearby Affordable Hotel: Keishuen and Takeo Century Hotel

Takeo City in Saga Prefecture is surrounded by rich nature and boasts Takeo Onsen, which has a history of over 1,300 years.
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Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen: Half A Century Since Its Inception

One of the biggest news in the railway industry this year is the opening of JR Kyushu's Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen. Making its debut on September 23, the 66km line runs between Takeo-onsen Station in ...
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Retro Japan in Photos: Saga Pref.'s Takeo Onsen hot spring baths bubble with nostalgia

Japan PM signals to ruling camp her intention to dissolve lower house soon ...