Transportation Hello Kitty Takes Over Oita Airport For Expo 2025 Kim Bergström To coincide with the commencement of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, Oita Airport has transformed into “Oita Hello Kitty Airport,” a ...
Accommodation KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT Geoff Day Nestled amidst the breathtaking Aso Five Mountains in Kumamoto, Japan, KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT offers a unique blend of...
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of a...
Culture Ukiyo-e Immersive Art FUKUOKA 2025 Kim Bergström Following on from a stint at Shinagawa's Warehouse Terrada in Tokyo, The Ukiyo-e Immersive Art (Ukiyo-e in Motion) Exhibition...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...
Transportation Kumamoto Says Sayonara to IC Cards Kim Bergström A number of bus and train operators in Kumamoto Prefecture have ceased accepting IC cards for fare payment as of November 16t...
Area Yufu Serena Kim Nestled in the heart of Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Yufu is a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and e...
Culture Nobeoka: A Treasure Trove of Delights Tristan Scholze Nobeoka is large enough to have witnessed history and develop outstanding regional cuisine, yet small enough to remain intima...
Culture Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic 2025 Kim Bergström Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a gorgeous spot to visit during spring when fields of flowers like nemophila, poppie...
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event...
