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The Kyushu Shinkansen, which was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake, resumed full-line operations on April 27. (Image source / Kyushu Shinkansen)
Among them, services between Hakata and Kumamoto resumed on April 23, just nine days after the earthquake. The full-scale repair efforts were completed within two weeks of the quake. This came just in time for Japan’s Golden Week holiday, and the restoration of the Kyushu Shinkansen brought great news for local transport and tourist travelers, also showcasing the high efficiency of the repair work.
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