# Japanese regional bus service developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-regional-bus-service-developments > Updated: 2026-09-28T02:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Regional bus services in Japan are implementing various initiatives to address mobility, logistics, and tourism needs. In Hiroshima, bus operators are launching the ‘Koimiyuki Line’ demonstration service to improve east-west mobility and mitigate traffic congestion caused by construction on the National Route 2 West Hiroshima Bypass. Meanwhile, in Miyazaki Prefecture, Yamato Transport and Miyazaki Kotsu are conducting a public rideshare pilot called ‘Nekomiya Bus’ to combat depopulation and driver shortages by combining passenger transport with cargo delivery. Other regional services focus on tourism and transit connectivity. In Kyushu, Nishitetsu buses facilitate travel to landmarks like Dazaifu Tenmangu, while in the Kanto region, Hato Bus provides organized sightseeing tours via double-decker buses. Additionally, the ‘Claire Line’ in Hiroshima, operated by Hiroshima Electric Railway and JR Bus Chugoku, serves as a short-distance highway bus connecting Hiroshima City and Kure. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Japan regional bus services offer diverse tourism and transit options Reports highlight various Japanese bus services, including sightseeing tours to spiritual sites, regional travel to Dazaifu Tenmangu, and short-distance express lines in Hiroshima. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-regional-bus-services-offer-diverse-tourism-and-transit-options ### 2026-09-09: Japanese transport firms launch regional mobility and logistics pilot programs Japanese transport initiatives include Hiroshima's new ‘Koimiyuki Line’ bus service for urban mobility and a Yamato Transport-led public rideshare pilot in Miyazaki to combine passenger and cargo transit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-transport-firms-launch-regional-mobility-and-logistics-pilot-programs --- Cite as: Japanese regional bus service developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-regional-bus-service-developments