6 Activities Sanrio's Harmony Land Anonymous Harmony Land is situated in a small city called Hiji in Oita Prefecture. While it is focused on younger kids and Sanrio fans,...
15 A Stroll through Kurokawa Onsen Yui Yamaguchi Kurokawa Onsen is the pride and joy of Kumamoto Prefecture, and strolling through this little spa town is one of its many ple...
8 Nightlife Early Evening on Nagasaki Harbor Steve Morton Come and visit Nagasaki’s beautiful harbor which provides the perfect end to the day as you watch the sun set over the horizon.
Culture Tanabe Castle at Maizuru Bonson Lam Hosokawa Yusai was also known as Hosokawa Fujitaka, who built Tanabe Castle in the present town of Nishi-Maizuru. With his so...
Area Yufuin Jaime Wong Yufuin is a stunningly gorgeous little town just an hour away from Beppu by train. It is full of lovely shops selling a varie...
Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2026 Mandy Bartok The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Culture Global Tower Beppu Jaime Wong Enjoy some stunning panoramic views of Beppu city from the top of Global Tower
Culture Fukusai-ji Temple Jemma King Hidden behind high rise buildings 9 minutes walk from Nagasaki Station is one of the most unique temples I have come across d...
8 Food Strange, Tasty Food In Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Most of these things can only be eaten while on the island of Yakushima! Go for it!
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2027 Mandy Bartok Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
