Opened in 2003, the Kyushu Railway History Museum houses a wealth of information about the history of trains in southwestern Japan. Adults, children, train buffs and novices alike will have plenty to enjoy at this historic site. Railway HistoryThe story of Kyushu’s railroad network began at the end of the 19th century. As Japan was in the process of industrialization after opening its borders to the international community, Fukuoka prefecture became one of the leading producers of coal in the country. As a result, iron and steel works as well as other heavy industries rapidly developed which t…