8 Activities Makurazaki Port Amanda Ho Makurazaki City is the southern-most tip of the Satsuma Hanto Peninsula in Kagoshima Prefecture. It is the largest producer o...
Transportation Japan Scores Highly on 2023 Best Airports List Kim Bergström AirHelp recently released results from their annual comprehensive AirHelp Score, which rates airports around the world on sev...
Culture Traditional Japan with a Tropical Touch Kuv Ahmad Set in the midst of Aoshima Island, Aoshima Shrine is a wonderful setting for those who want to experience traditional Japane...
Culture The Beauty of Flowers 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Kagoshima City Museum of Art looks into artworks depicting flowers by numerous artis...
Activities Cape Hedo Kim Bergström Cape Hedo is the northernmost point on Okinawa Island, and offers some scenic views of the surrounding waters and cliff faces.
Culture Ohara Festival 2026 Japan Travel Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole...
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town th...
9 Activities Mt. Miyanoura in Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Mt. Miyanoura is a great -- but grueling hike -- in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Yakushima.
Activities 4 Destinations for a Slice of Mindfulness in Japan Kim Bergström While Kyoto was recently named the top mindfulness destination in Asia, this guide covers some lesser-known spots that bring ...