In Japan, a themed train with "Harry Potter" motifs has been launched, which will run for a limited time in the southwest of the country, Kyodo reported. The six-car Magical Journey made its maiden voyage on Saturday, November 14. The project is implemented by the JR Kyushu railway company as part of a joint advertising campaign that will last until the end of June. The departure ceremony took place at Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. Four 11-year-old elementary school students participated. Harry Potter was the same age when he entered Hogwarts. Children came to the event with magic cloaks and wands. The train carriages are decorated with images related to the world created by JK Rowling, including Hogwarts Castle, the school of witchcraft and wizardry that became one of the main locations of the Harry Potter films. From Saturday, the train will travel on several routes in the Kyushu region. Among them are the lines connecting Hakata Station with Oita City, as well as the lines connecting Hakata Station with Kitakyushu City's Modji-ko Station. Passengers on other routes will be able to reach places such as Hidezen-Kashima Station in Saga Prefecture. According to JR Kyushu, from mid-January, the theme train will start serving other destinations as well, including the route from Hakata to Miyazaki Airport. As part of the campaign, passengers will be able to purchase exclusive souvenirs with motifs of the franchise. In addition, special stamp collection events will be organized at railway stations. participants will visit various points along the route and collect souvenirs, a unique treasure hunt for fans of the magical world.