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Nagasaki’s name may forever be associated with the Second World War, but there is much more to this beautiful, cosmopolitan, and thriving port city in southern Japan.

The southern island of Kyushu is home to all sorts of secret places international travellers have never heard of. One such destination is the lovely city of Kumamoto.

Kagoshima is a must-visit, find out what to do, where to go and what to eat in Kagoshima. Kagoshima is the crown jewel of southern Kyushu for a good reason.

Japan is a much larger nation than you may realize. It comprises many islands, regions, and prefectures. This helpful guide will allow you to find popular destinations across the country.

The Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線 Kyūshū Shinkansen) is the high speed bullet train line from Hakata down to Kagoshima-Chuo. Learn about the Kyushu Shinkansen line, trains, schedule, map, future and more.

Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Mickey Mouse, JR Kyushu will launch the Mickey Mouse train this month.

One of the questions we get asked most is: Which Japan Rail Pass should I get? A regional pass or a nationwide JR Pass?

Example itinerary for the 14 day JR Pass. From Tokyo going all the way down to Kyushu, visiting Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kyushu, Himeji and Osaka.

From 12th March 2011, the Japan Rail Pass is valid on the new Sakura Shinkansen, whisking you from Osaka-Kagoshima in just over 4 hours!