A note from the Kumamoto International Public Transportation Desk (we're located on a tram): The argument regarding whether the railway spur to the airport would commence from Sanrigi or Ozu has been settled in favor of the former with an additional stop at the Athletic Park (Undou Koen), a ten-kilometer spur. Kumanichi reports that JR has agreed to shoulder 1/3 of the cost but did not report on the remainder. Kumamoto Airport has been privatized and a new terminal is planned to open in 2023, so perhaps that corporation will kick in some dough with the government picking up the rest. The line should reduce travel time between Kotsu Center and the airport from an hour to 40 minutes. - William
