Activities Exploring the Japanese Countryside Olivia Lee A blog about what the Japanese countryside has to offer.
8 Culture Suizenji Cherry Blossom Festival Bonson Lam The cherry blossom comes but once a year, and in a few days, it vanishes, scattered by the wind. Poets and lovers have gather...
Culture Summer in Kumamoto Castle Yolanda Marta Kartika Kumamoto Castle, a magnificent castle located in southern Japan and is the pride of Kyushu has never lost its charm in any se...
Transportation Kyushu Scenic Train Route Jaime Wong An introduction to the scenic Yoshimatsu Line: enjoy the best of Kyushu scenery from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
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...
Culture Aso Fire Festival 2027 Mandy Bartok The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Arao Rice Planting Festival 2026 Mandy Bartok The town of Arao holds a rice planting festival to kick off the start of the annual growing season.
Activities Suizenji Park Yolanda Marta Kartika Suizenji Park has replicas of popular places in Japan and is a must-see when in Kumamoto
9 Rock Hill Garden Yui Yamaguchi Rock Hill Garden is a hidden place in a residential area with a restaurant, cafe, shop and gallery. This is perfect for lunch...