JR Kyushu launches a project to effectively utilize station buildings such as unmanned stations, including shared kitchens and community spaces.

JR Kyushu, in collaboration with local businesses and others, has launched ``ekinico,'' which aims to create a sustainable atmosphere at stations by using idle space in station buildings, mainly unmanned…

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JR Kyushu issues “QR tickets” for online reservations, on limited express trains departing from Hakata Station and on sections of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen.

JR Kyushu has started offering ticketless service using QR codes. Limited express trains departing from and arriving at Hakata Station (excludes Kaiou) and areas operated by the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen. Source…

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JR Kyushu launches new series in NFT project, 4 products with unreleased content such as preparations for train viewing

JR Kyushu has started selling "JR Kyushu Travel Desk NFTs" as a new series in the "JR Kyushu NFT" project. They are selling video NFTs that contain rare scenes from…

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Travel reservation service Klook launches service for tourists to Japan that allows them to board Shinkansen trains using QR codes

Klook, a travel reservation service, has started offering a QR ticket service that allows you to board the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen directly. Simply hold the QR code over…

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