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It’s no secret that every startup hub wants to be the Silicon Valley of whatever country they’re based in. And Fukuoka, Kyushu’s largest city with 1.5 million residents, is one of Japan’s…

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Kyushu’s Thriving Startup Hub

By David McElhinney

One of the great pleasures of traveling in Kyushu, whether you’re interested in art, history, shopping or all three, is delving into its heritage of fine ceramics. Kyushu has one of the…

Japanese Culture/Kyushu/Travel

Kyushu Ceramic Museum Reopens With a New Look

By Alice Gordenker

There’s something special about train travel. Suspended between destinations, train cars are micro-worlds of their own. Elevate your Kyushu trip by hopping on one (or more) of JR Kyushu’s immersive railroad adventures.…

Kyushu/TW Collabs

On the Right Track: Travel Kyushu by Train

By Lisa Wallin

The team behind Tokyo Weekender is proud to share the 2022 edition of Kyushu Weekender. Every year, we travel to Japan’s southwestern region to bring you travel inspiration revolving around Kyushu’s seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Kagoshima,…

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Kyushu Weekender: Dive Into Japan’s Southwestern Region

By Weekender Editor

Located in a lush valley in Oita Prefecture’s western Sarayama district, Ontayaki Pottery Village moves to a steady rhythm of its own. There’s no mistaking its distinctive sounds — rushing water, a…

Japanese Culture/Travel

Ontayaki no Sato: Digital Detox in a Folk Pottery Commune in Kyushu

By Yeo Kwee Chuan

The ancient volcanoes of Kumamoto, the enchanting hot springs of Oita, mountain escapes in Miyazaki, the mystical islands of Kagoshima and the nightlife of Fukuoka – it is all so enticing, yet the…

Kyushu/Travel/TW Collabs

Kyushu By Train: Discover Japan’s Southern Region With the JR Kyushu Rail Pass

By Lisandra Moor

The mikan, Japan’s quintessential winter fruit, which can be found on the coziest kotatsu and festive New Years’ spread, has had a long journey to the contemporary table. From Chinese trade and…

Food & Drink/Japanese Culture/Nagasaki

The Kyushu Mikan: A Sour-Sweet Sliver of History

By Elizabeth Sok

Kyushu Weekender 2021 Guidebook

By Liam Ramshaw

As the weather starts to get a little cooler this autumn, why not diversify your at-home tea collection with a cup of Kyushu tea? Whether you prefer a soft and smooth taste…

Food & Drink/Travel

A Cozy Cup of History: Enjoying Kyushu Teas

By Elizabeth Sok

If you thought you had to leave Japan to find white sand beaches, amazing scuba diving destinations and deep cultural experiences, then think again. Set sail to Kagoshima Prefecture’s Amami Islands to…

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Find Japan’s Most Beautiful Beaches on Kyushu’s Amami Islands

By Lisa Wallin

To quote Paul Simon, “There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic and nostalgic and hopeful.” Even though these days we’ve all grown more accustomed to other, often faster…

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Seven Stars in Kyushu Cruise Train: The Most Elegant Way to Discover Kyushu

By Annemarie Luck

There were 156 people on the Zoom conference call. There was a host of esteemed women from Tokyo. There were scholars from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, China and Bosnia and Herzegovina. There were Noor…

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CWAJ Scholar: Studying in Kyushu to Affect Change in the Middle East

By Nick Narigon

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