19 Culture Sakura at Maizuru Park Tristan Scholze The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms seen close up. All photographs taken in Maizuru Park in Fukuoka, Japan.
17 Culture Pre-Yamakasa at Kushida Shrine Haruka Saijo The shrine that holds Yamakasa, one of the biggest summer festivals in Kyushu, becomes very lively in July, especially right ...
15 Culture Odo Park Elizabeth Wormald A rare seaside park, with playgrounds, a shrine and even a few friendly critters
Culture Kanzeon-ji Buddhist Temple Tony Mariani A temple built to honor Empress Saimei and home to a National Treasure
Culture Iwatoyama Keyhole Tomb Mandy Bartok The Iwatoyama keyhole tomb in southern Fukuoka prefecture is a classic example of a 7th century kofun burial mound.
Culture Koso Hachiman Shrine and World Peace Pagoda Anonymous The Koso Hachiman Shrine in Mojiko stands on a pretty hillside overlooking the Kanmon Strait, a short distance from the Mojik...
Culture Rediscover Japan's Railways in Kitakyushu Anonymous One of the most rewarding places within the Mojiko Retro area is the Kyushu Railway History Museum, with its extensive indoor...
Culture Canals of Yanagawa Mandy Bartok Cruise the canals of Yanagawa, a city in Kyushu that has more miles of waterway than Venice
11 Culture Ishibashi Cultural Center Hanami Marcella Dita Armilla Ishibashi Cultural Center is the perfect place to discover art and the beauty of the hanami in Kurume.