JR Kyushu revealed that 248,000 people used the Shinkansen line between the Kagoshima Chuo and Kumamoto stations from August 1-14, a 179% increase from the previous year. The figures for July also rose sharply, with 413,000 people using that route during the month, a 165% increase. JR Kyushu noted that many people from throughout western Japan were traveling to Kagoshima.
Early August Shinkansen Use Soars
