Accommodation A Journey Through Western Kyushu Veronica Carnevale Discover the spectacular charms of Nagasaki and Saga Prefecture.
Culture Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2026 Kim Bergström On Tanegashima, the island often called Japan's "gateway to space," art and science come together in a unique cultural celebr...
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Kim Bergström Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that da...
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. S...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...
Accommodation Rest & Relaxation in Nansatsu’s Traditional Inns & Temples Ryan Noble Soothe your senses in Nansatsu, where gentle landscapes, tatami-lined inns, and ancient temples create the perfect haven for ...
Accommodation Photogenic Miyazaki: Relaxation and Discovery Veronica Carnevale Located on Kyushu, one of Japan’s southernmost islands, Miyazaki Prefecture is an enriching place where mythology and mysteri...
Shopping Pokémon Center Fukuoka Reopens This June Kim Bergström Pokémon fans in Kyushu have something to look forward to this summer, with the Pokémon Center Fukuoka set to reopen on Friday...
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...