Seven Stars, one month, food and service, high evaluation, Yufu City, Oita Prefecture / 2013

The "Natsusei in Kyushu" runs smoothly with Mt. Yufu in the background (photo taken at 4:23 p.m. on October 15, 2013 in Yufu City, Oita Prefecture). 　JR Kyushu's luxury sleeper train "Nanatsuboshi in Kyushu" (photo) has been in operation for one month since October 15. So far, the train has run eight times, including a four-day, three-night course and a two-day, one-night course, without any notable problems, and the response from passengers has been positive. In addition, the overseas slots (13 trains, 26 rooms) set for the trains running from April to June next year have been sold out with reservations from the U.S., Thailand, Hong Kong and other countries. 　According to a questionnaire conducted by JR Kyushu for passengers who completed the trip, the local welcome, the service of the train crew and the food were highly rated. Comments such as "It was the best trip of my life" and "I would like to take this trip again" were received.