Limited Express 'Aso Boy!' Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary!

The limited express 'Aso Boy!' will celebrate its 15th anniversary of operation in June 2026. To commemorate this milestone, we are pleased to announce a variety of projects, including a departure ceremony, a 15th-anniversary design for the original onboard stamp, the sale of exclusive onboard products, and the provision of discount coupons in collaboration with the Kumamoto Destination Campaign (Kumamoto DC). *The Destination Campaign is one of the largest tourism campaigns in Japan, held in Kumamoto Prefecture for the first time in seven years. 1. 15th Anniversary Departure Ceremony: To mark the 15th anniversary, a departure ceremony will be held at Kumamoto Station. Welcomes and send-offs by local residents are also planned at stations along the line. (1) Date and Time: June 13, 2026 (Sat) from around 9:35 AM (2) Target Train: Limited Express 'Aso Boy!' No. 1, departing Kumamoto Station at 9:57 AM (3) Location: Kumamoto Station Platform 3 (4) Attendees: Kumamon (Kumamoto Prefecture Sales Manager and Happiness Manager), Kumamoto Castle Hospitality Samurai Squad, Yatsushiro Shirayuri Gakuen Kindergarten students, Kumamoto Station Master (5) Content: Organizer's greeting, introduction of guests, appointment of one-day station master, departure signal (6) Other: 'Happy presents' from local residents along the line will be provided on board after departing Shin-Suizenji. Also, Honorary Station Master 'Kuro-chan' will welcome passengers at Aso Station. 2. 15th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp: The commemorative stamp will be updated to a 15th-anniversary version! You can stamp the commemorative boarding pass provided on board and take it home. (1) Period: From June 6, 2026 (Sat) for one year (planned) (2) Location: On board the 'Aso Boy!' 3. Sale of 15th Anniversary Limited Onboard Products: In addition to existing products, we plan to release a new 3D sticker (650 yen including tax) in early August on board the 'Aso Boy!'. We hope you will take this opportunity to ride the 'Aso Boy!' and purchase original goods and local products. Details will be announced on the official JR Kyushu Cabin Crew Instagram. For reference, commemorative goods will also be sold on the official JR Kyushu e-commerce site 'Station Master's Recommended JQ MALL'. 4. Kumamoto DC Collaboration 500 Yen Discount Coupon: In collaboration with the Kyushu Tourism Organization, we have prepared special benefits for the 'Aso Boy!' limited express! (1) Target Trains: 'Aso Boy!' No. 2 and No. 3 (2) Conditions: Customers who purchase 500 yen or more in onboard sales (3) Target Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) to September 30, 2026 (Wed).