Culture The Other Mojiko Arlene Bastion The retro side of Mojiko is not its only face, for just around the corner one can enjoy Mojiko's other charms, such as a park...
8 Culture Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine, Fukuoka Lily Tenkai Inari Daimyojin Shrine in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture is an Inari Shrine within the grounds of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine...
11 Culture Glimpses of Dazaifu Tenmangū Kim Bergström Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is built on the gravesite of renowned scholar Sugawara no Michizane, and as a result has b...
Culture Bairin-ji, Temple of Plum Blossoms Silvio Bairin-ji, a beautiful temple in Kurume, is very easy to reach from Kurume Station. The Place is known for its beautiful plum...
Culture Fine Hakata Dolls Elena Lisina Hakata ningyo are some of the finest dolls produced in Japan. Made in Fukuoka from local clay, Hakata dolls have a long histo...
Culture Ainoshima 'Cat' Island in Fukuoka Shinobu Ishikawa About 270 residents and 100 cats live together on Ainoshima Island in a unique and fascinating way. Most of the cats are fera...
Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2025 Sleiman Azizi Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Culture Discover Kyushu Lisa Wallin Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Kyushu. Find out what makes the prefectures Saga, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kagoshima,...
Culture Kyushu Superlatives Lisa Wallin Although Kyushu is often overlooked by tourists visiting Honshu, it has a lot to offer with its abundant natural sights and d...
Culture Kawachi Fuji-en Wisteria Tunnels Tristan Scholze Tunnels of wisteria blooms the length of a football field highlight one of Japan's most spectacular gardens.