Culture Hanami at Nishi Park Tristan Scholze As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy th...
Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Culture Discover Kyushu Lisa Wallin Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Kyushu. Find out what makes the prefectures Saga, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kagoshima,...
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.
14 Culture Old Akizuki Castle Town Tristan Scholze Akizuki, the historic center of Asakura in Fukuoka Prefecture, makes for a pleasant stroll among old buildings, shops, cafes,...
9 Culture Kurume Castle Marcella Dita Armilla For a great hanami spot, the sakura at Kurume Castle are a beautiful sight that should not be missed!
6 Culture Hanami at Bairin-ji Marcella Dita Armilla Bairin-ji is an isolated temple located near Kurume Station. Few visitors, but lots of sakura! Perfect for photos or hanami!
Culture Hanami at the Fukuoka Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze Maizuru Park in downtown Fukuoka has the best cherry blossom displays at the castle ruins. Have a hanami picnic under the flo...
Culture Shofuku-ji Temple in Hakata Tony Mariani Shofuku-ji Temple is the first home of Zen Buddhism in Japan, as well as the starting point for tea.
