Category Archives: On Travel

Unforgettable: Kyushu by Local Train

Posted on February 5, 2014 by findingfukuoka

In the spring of 2012, I took a trip around the island of Kyushu by train. The route was a massive loop hugging the coasts of the island, and the journey lasted almost two weeks. My primary means of transport … Continue reading →

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JR’s “Seven Stars in Kyushu” Luxury Sightseeing Train

Posted on March 23, 2013 by findingfukuoka

The Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) is planning to launch a new luxury train service in October 2013 known as “Seven Stars in Kyushu.” They are referring to it in English as a “cruise train,” and much like a cruise … Continue reading →

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Konpirasan

Posted on October 6, 2011 by findingfukuoka

This blog’s primary focus is Fukuoka and Kyushu, but the underlying theme has always been “travel.” I would be doing the rest of Japan a great injustice if I limited my travels and/or writing to Kyushu alone, so I will … Continue reading →

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Highway Buses: The Best Way to Travel Around Kyushu

Posted on April 13, 2011 by findingfukuoka

I am lucky enough to live in Fukuoka City, the primary transportation hub for all of Kyushu: its central location in terms of air, rail, sea and road travel, as well as its excellent public transportation connecting all terminals, makes … Continue reading →

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