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48 Hours in Kansai: A Guide to Kyoto, Nara & Osaka

For visitors who have already seen everything Tokyo has to offer, a journey to Kansai’s top…

Shop for Kyushu Specialty Foods at Hakata Hankyu Department Store in Fukuoka

The original Hankyu department store in Osaka was the first railway terminal shopping destination in…

Sanso Tensui: A Secluded Onsen Getaway in the Forests of Kyushu

Located roughly midway between Fukuoka and Oita is Sanso Tensui, a serene yet welcoming onsen…

4 Reasons to Visit Japan’s Remote Iya Valley on Shikoku Island

When author Alex Kerr first discovered Japan’s Iya Valley in the 1970s, he was so…

Kyushu Weekender Launches: Check Out Our New Travel Guide Magazine

Welcome to the very first edition of Kyushu Weekender. Sister magazine to TW, which has…

Caves and a Coal Baron: Introducing Two of Karatsu’s More Unique Attractions

Karatsu in Kyushu may be a little off the beaten track for foreigners, but it…

Shochu 101: Discover Japan’s National Drink and Learn Why Kyushu is “The Island of Shochu”

Chuhai, hoppy, lemon sour, umeshu… one thing ties all of these drinks together, and it…

Fukuoka City Subway 2-Day Pass: The Best Way to Get Around Kyushu’s Largest City

Fukuoka goes by many names including "ramen capital of the world" and "city of yatai"…

4 of the Best Farm Homestays for Experiencing Rural Japan in Oita

Perhaps you’ve been to Japan before, and are looking to properly get beneath the skin…

Kagoshima Guide: Explore the Innovative Cuisine at Resorts on Three Different Islands

Kyushu’s southernmost prefecture of Kagoshima is an enchanting region whose numerous attractions include warm tropical…

Saga Guide: Discover a Land of Nature, Crafts and Rural Beauty

Tucked between Fukuoka and Nagasaki prefectures in the northwestern part of Kyushu, Saga Prefecture is…

Oita Guide: Stimulate Your Five Senses in Unparalleled Hot Spring Resorts

Oita Prefecture, the steamy, smoldering land encompassing Kyushu’s northeastern coast, was reportedly named by legendary…

Fukuoka Guide: Connecting City With Countryside

Located in the northernmost part of Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is rich in temples and shrines.…

Why You Should Visit Hachimantai in Iwate: Sake, Skiing and Organic Eating

Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture is kind of like a mini Japan. Not only does the…

Kyushu Guide: Discover The Rome of Japan

The gateway to Japan and Asia, Kyushu is a zen-filled haven complete with hot springs,…