Culture Unique Nansatsu: Sand Baths, Samurai, Katsuo & Green Tea Ryan Noble Immerse yourself in Nansatsu's unique traditions, from soothing natural steam sand baths and rich samurai history to the bold...
Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns acr...
Culture Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 2026 Veronica Carnevale Held annually from October 7 to 9, the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is a multi-day celebration of Suwa Shrine that honors the cit...
Culture Yumeji Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painte...
Culture Kurume Water Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kurume Water Festival is held every year from August 3rd to 5th, and has a history spanning over half a century now. The ...
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 ...
Activities More Fun Coming to Oita for Sanrio Fans Kim Bergström If you're heading to Kyushu soon, Oita has something exciting on the horizon. Sanrio is beginning a major makeover of its lon...
Activities Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park Kim Bergström Sanrio Characters Dream!ng Park in Fukuoka is an established interactive destination that continues to provide fun for both d...
Accommodation See Southern Japan with Kirishima As Your Gateway Joanna Ligon Soothe your senses in Kirishima’s nature and experience Kirishima Kokusai Hotel’s hospitality.
Culture Kasuga Andon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Kasuga City in Fukuoka Prefecture is home to the Kasuga Andon Festival, a long-running celebration of light and tradition. Fi...
