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Fukuoka
Just a hop and a skip from Hakata Station! Cycling around the island of Shikanoshima
Shikanoshima—a small, land-tied island just 3.5 ki…
Fukuoka
Rugby World CUP 2019™ to Be Held in Japan!
The Rugby World Cup is said to be one of the three…
Fukuoka
Cooling Off in Summer, Japan
As many places in Japan are unbearably hot and hum…
Fukuoka
Nakasu and Kawabata
Nakasu, and Kawabata in this Hakata, of rivers and…
Fukuoka
Hakozaki-gu Shrine
Hakozaki-gu Shrine, to the east of Hakata Station,…
Fukuoka
SpotKorokan
“In the park there is also a museum dedicate…
Fukuoka
Oh-hori Park
Located to the west of Tenjin is Oh-hori Park. Cul…
Fukuoka
SpotMomochi
A new seaside city (Momochi) is proposed to be bui…
Fukuoka
Tamaseseri
On January third they hold Tamaseseri to read what…
Fukuoka
Hojoya
There is also Hojoya from September 12th to the 18…
Fukuoka
Fashion for young people
Relaxed Tenjin Chikagai, Tenjin Dori with its uniq…
Fukuoka
Shikanoshima Island
Connected to Umi-no-Nakamichi is Shikanoshima Isla…
Fukuoka
Dazaifu Government Office Ruins
In a place about 2 kilometers west of Dazaifu Tenm…
Fukuoka
Maizuru Park
Traces of the past are contained in Maizuru Park, …
Fukuoka
Hakata Station
JR Shinkansen, other JR lines, and subway lines ar…
Fukuoka
Tenjin
The largest mercantile area in Kyushu is Tenjin, &…
Fukuoka
Marinoa City
Now, some kilometers to the west of Seaside Momoch…
Fukuoka
Umi-no-Nakamichi
Umi-no-Nakamichi conceals a classic and romantic s…
Fukuoka
Museums
At Fukuoka City Museum, Kyodo Ningyo Doll Museum, …
Fukuoka
Fukuoka Tower and Marizon
At the front face of Fukuoka Tower, jutting out in…
Fukuoka
Fukuoka City Museum of Art
There is the Fukuoka City Museum of Art, where aro…
Fukuoka
Fukuoka today
The Fukuoka of today is much more than a mere merc…
Fukuoka
SAGA / FUKUOKA (CHIKUGO) (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 51)
Saga Prefecture is located in northern Kyushu, fac…
Fukuoka
KURUME
The Chikugo River runs through the city from the n…
Fukuoka
FUKUOKA
As far as politics, economy, and culture go, Fukuo…
Fukuoka
YANAGAWA
Yanagawa is located in the Chikugo region in the s…
Fukuoka
RAILWAY TRIP AROUND KYUSHU (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 57)
On March 12, 2011, with the opening of the norther…
Fukuoka
FUKUOKA (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 19)
Though Fukuoka is the biggest city in Kyushu, the …Oita
Oita
Hita Onsen: Onsen in the “Town of Water” Famous for U-kai
Located roughly in the center of northern Kyushu, …
Oita
Beppu Onsen: Onsen town with abundant spring resources and various types of spring water
Surrounded by the ocean and mountains, Beppu City,…
Oita
Yufuin Onsen: hot springs cradled in Mount Yufu-dake amid the beauty of nature
Yufu-dake in northeastern Oita Prefecture has been…Oita
Rugby World CUP 2019™ to Be Held in Japan!
The Rugby World Cup is said to be one of the three…
Oita
Recommended Travel in Oita, with Summer Festivals, Onsen, Kakigori, Sunflowers, and Lots More!
An onsen prefecture, Oita, famous for Beppu onsen …
Oita
Drinking in Japan :Shochu
Do you know “shochu”? Sake is probably the most fa…Saga
Oita
Ureshino Onsen: A hot spring resort offering relaxation and beauty
Ureshino Onsen flourished during the Edo period (1…
Oita
TAKEO / URESHINO
Takeo Onsen was one of the post-station towns alon…
Oita
KARATSU / YOBUKO
Today, the city retains its historical atmosphere.…Oita
SAGA / FUKUOKA (CHIKUGO) (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 51)
Saga Prefecture is located in northern Kyushu, fac…
Oita
YOSHINOGARI
Yoshinogari Historical Park is set in an area of 1…
Oita
IMARI / ARITA
Imari and Arita ware is one of the most famous pot…
Oita
TOSU
Tosu Premium Outlets is now drawing people’s atten…Oita
RAILWAY TRIP AROUND KYUSHU (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 57)
On March 12, 2011, with the opening of the norther…Nagasaki
Nagasaki
Obama Onsen: Seaside hot spring featuring a glowing sunset
Obama Onsen is located on Shimabara Peninsula in K…
Nagasaki
Contemplating the history of the island and their spectacular landscape: A trip to Fukue Island of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, Part 2
The Goto Islands to the west of Nagasaki Prefectur…
Nagasaki
Contemplating the history of the island and their spectacular scenery: A trip to Fukue Island of the Goto Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture, Part 1
Nagasaki Prefecture in Kyushu has the most islands…
Nagasaki
Unzen onsen: feel the heat from “hell”
Located in Nagasaki Prefecture on Kyushu Island, U…
Nagasaki
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer wi…
Nagasaki
NAGASAKI
When Nagasaki was permitted to trade with foreign …
Nagasaki
UNZEN
Unzen has been a well known resort since the Meiji…
Nagasaki
SHIMABARA
Shimabara, located on the east coast of the Shimab…
Nagasaki
Dejima
Dejima was the only place where direct trade with …
Nagasaki
Huis Ten Bosch
As one of Japan’s biggest theme parks, it recreate…
Nagasaki
Gunkanjima (Hashima Island)
Currently standing in ruins, this island used to b…
Nagasaki
Hirado
Hirado used to be home to Japan’s first internatio…
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown
One of Japan’s three biggest Chinatowns, along wit…
Nagasaki
Peace Park
As many should know, Nagasaki is the second place …
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium
You can see over 170 penguins of eight different s…
Nagasaki
Glover Garden
The Glover Residence (World Cultural Heritage) is …
Nagasaki
NAGASAKI AN AREA WITH A BEAUTIFUL AND EXOTIC LANDSCAPE
Nagasaki was the only place where trade with Holla…
Nagasaki
NAGASAKI / UNZEN / SHIMABARA (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 28)
When Nagasaki was permitted to trade with foreign …Kumamoto
Kumamoto
Enjoyable spring activities! Recommended Sakura-viewing Spots
Where can you enjoy viewing sakura cherry blossoms…Kumamoto
Rugby World CUP 2019™ to Be Held in Japan!
The Rugby World Cup is said to be one of the three…
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Prefecture
Located in the central area of Kyushu Island, Kuma…
Kumamoto
Kurokawa Onsen: a choice of springs in this elegant onsen village
Deep in the mountainous hinterlands of Kyushu is t…
Kumamoto
Tsuetate Onsen: Where carp streamers billow in the steam of the hot springs
On the border of Kumamoto and Oita prefectures in …
Kumamoto
Yamaga Onsen: A cozy hot spring town preserving the culture and townscape of yesteryear
During the Edo period (1603-1868), daimyo (provinc…Kumamoto
Drinking in Japan :Shochu
Do you know “shochu”? Sake is probably the most fa…
Kumamoto
Kusa-senri
The huge beautiful plain, 1 km in diameter, is loc…
Kumamoto
Komezuka
Komezuka is a 954 m hill. It was a volcanic hill a…
Kumamoto
Mount Naka-dake Crater
Mount Naka-dake was shaped more than 20,000 years …
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is a symbol of Kumamoto and is one…
Kumamoto
Natsume Soseki Uchitsuboi Kyukyo
Natsume Soseki (author, 1867-1916) arrived at Go-k…
Kumamoto
Suizenji Joju-en
Suizenji Joju-en was home to a tea ceremony room c…
Kumamoto
Old Hosokawa Gyobu-tei House
This is the residence of Hosokawa Gyobu’s fa…
Kumamoto
YAMAGA
People have been living along Kikuchi river since …
Kumamoto
AMAKUSA
Amakusa is comprised of some 120 islands and is su…
Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO
Kumamoto City, with a population of 730,000, is th…
Kumamoto
ASO
The Aso mountain range, containing an active volca…
Kumamoto
HITOYOSHI
Hitoyoshi is located in the southernmost part of K…
Kumamoto
Tsuetate Onsen Koinobori Matsuri (Carp streamers festival at Tsuetate Onsen)
Many Japanese-style hotels at Tsuetate Onsen line …Kumamoto
RAILWAY TRIP AROUND KYUSHU (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 57)
On March 12, 2011, with the opening of the norther…
Kumamoto
KUMAMOTO (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 35)
Kumamoto Castle celebrates its 400th birthday in 2…Miyazaki
Miyazaki
Rich in blessings from the mountains! 7 recommended places in Southern Kyushu for you to visit this autumn Vol. 1
On Kyushu Island, which is located in the south of…Miyazaki
Drinking in Japan :Shochu
Do you know “shochu”? Sake is probably the most fa…
Miyazaki
SOUTHERN KYUSHU – KAGOSHIMA AND MIYAZAKI (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 39)
In 2008, an historic figure is drawing the attenti…Kagoshima
Kagoshima
Ibusuki Onsen: Warm up your body and soul with a steam sand bath and onsen with a gorgeous view
Ibusuki Onsen used to be called “Yuhosuki,” repres…Kagoshima
Enjoy Skiing in Japan!
Japan has all kinds of snow activities to offer wi…Kagoshima
Rich in blessings from the mountains! 7 recommended places in Southern Kyushu for you to visit this autumn Vol. 1
On Kyushu Island, which is located in the south of…
Kagoshima
Kirishima Onsen: Hot Springs and Delicious Food from the Mountain
Located almost in the center of Kagoshima Prefectu…Kagoshima
Cooling Off in Summer, Japan
As many places in Japan are unbearably hot and hum…Kagoshima
RAILWAY TRIP AROUND KYUSHU (ATT.JAPAN ISSUE 57)
On March 12, 2011, with the opening of the norther…