Kyushu’s Cosmopolis: Western Landmarks in Nagasaki Words by Robert Morel & Brooke Jackson One of the first ports to open to…
Mount Kirishima: Hiking an Active Volcano In 2017 you might have found me at the top of Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh’s adorable…
Shochu: The Lifeblood of Kagoshima Nightlife Shochu is often a curiosity to foreigners. A distilled spirit made from up to 53…
Kyushu Ceramic Museum Reopens With a New Look One of the great pleasures of traveling in Kyushu, whether you’re interested in art, history,…
On the Right Track: Travel Kyushu by Train There’s something special about train travel. Suspended between destinations, train cars are micro-worlds of their…
Kyushu Weekender: Dive Into Japan’s Southwestern Region The team behind Tokyo Weekender is proud to share the 2022 edition of Kyushu Weekender. Every year, we…
Walk Through Japanese History in Miyazaki Nestled in southeastern Kyushu, Miyazaki Prefecture was once known as “Hyuga no Kuni,” meaning “the…
A Gourmet Tour of Miyazaki Prefecture Miyazaki Prefecture is known for its great weather, Pacific surf and a 250-mile coastline of…
Explore the Food, History & Nature of Taketa The phrase “hidden gem” is often thrown around, but it’s rarely accurate. Taketa, a small…
In Awe of Aso: Traveling in the Volcanic Dominion Aso leaves you at a loss for words — and that’s not just a figure…
Two Days in Yanagawa Affectionately nicknamed ‘Fukuoka’s little Venice,’ Yanagawa mirrors its Italian sister city in both its serene…
Sustainable Saga: A Boon for the Responsible Traveler While sustainability has become something of a buzzword in the travel industry and elsewhere, Saga…
6 Things To Do in Fukuoka Prefecture Kyushu’s northernmost prefecture is often travelers’ first stop when they arrive in the region. Usually,…
Feel Japan: Discover Miyazaki Prefecture [Event] After our first Feel Japan event last summer, we are bringing it back this spring.…
How to Spend 48 Hours in Tamana City To Kumamoto City’s northwest, facing the Ariake Sea lies Tamana, a small city of about…
