Culture Kagoshima's History Walk Arlene Bastion Kagoshima is filled with tributes to its heroes who led Japan into modernization, learnt about on a walk.
Area Takeo Serena Kim Located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Takeo City is an onsen town renowned for its historic...
Culture Japan Heritage Journey on Hashima Emi Takahata Delve into Hashima Island's UNESCO history, a coal mining town closed in 1974. Explore its past, witness natural changes, and...
Planning Beppu Makes Booking.com's Trending Destinations List Kim Bergström Beppu is gaining in popularity among Booking.com users, with the accommodation website listing the region as one of its top 1...
Culture Japan Heritage Journey in Tsushima Emi Takahata Tsushima, a Nagasaki Heritage site between Kyushu and Korea, blends culture and nature. From shrines to unique cuisine, it ca...
Food Cicada Sake and Teahouse Bonson Lam Why is this sake named after the Cicada? Maybe my mother in law has a clue, having collected Cicadas and butterflies in her ...
Kurume Azalea March 2026 Kim Bergström The Kurume Azalea March is Kurume City's largest sports-based event, and it takes place during April when the area's colorful...
Culture Kurume City Furusato Mizuma Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually since 1988, the Kurume City Furusato Mizuma Festival showcases the best of wholesome hometown fun. The event in...
Culture Ago Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Flying fish are known as ago in the Kyushu region of Japan, and the Ago Festival in Fukuoka is a two-day event where attendee...
Culture Nogata Summer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Nogata Summer Festival in Fukuoka is a multi-faceted event, with a variety of stage performances, a traditional float dis...
