CultureKyushusponsored A Theater and Show Preserving the Past in Yamaga, Kumamoto sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Some say the beauty of Japan lies in the way it attempts to…Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored The Rejuvenating Forest of Kikuchi Gorge The forest enveloping Kikuchi Gorge in Kumamoto Prefecture is one of the 44 accredited sites in Japan for shinrin yoku,…Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Best Outdoor Adventure Activities to Do in Aso, Kumamoto Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Ahh, the great outdoors of Aso. Famous for its rich milk and yogurt drinks,…Mika CunninghamNovember 14, 2019
accommodationFoodKyushuSightseeingsponsored Wondrous Waterfalls and Luxury Ryokan in the Waita Onsen Area Call me a waterfall skeptic. Often while browsing through Google Maps, I'll come across a waterfall marked as a landmark…Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Waita Onsen – The Most Relaxing Place You’ve Never Heard Of “I want to feel sunlight on my face…where the streets have no name.” Bono’s words never rang so true as…Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Customize Your Cycling Tour of Kumamoto’s Aso Region sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The strong winds blowing over the Senomoto Highlands had me worried it would make…Todd FongNovember 14, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Explore Mount Aso via Takamori Trolley Train, Dengaku Miso, and Nishihara Village Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters When I set off on my drive to Takamori (高森町) in Kumamoto prefecture, a…Mika CunninghamNovember 8, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored A Kayak Adventure Like No Other in Kumamoto Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The first question that came to mind as I settled into my kayak was…Todd FongNovember 6, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Discover the Hidden Onsen Villages of Northern Kumamoto Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Closing my eyes, I listened only to the summer sounds of the semi (cicadas)…Todd FongNovember 6, 2019
CultureKyushusponsored The Unbroken Tradition of Japanese Swords and Samurai Culture in Arao, Kyushu “Strike while the iron's hot.” I always knew what this meant, though never witnessed it in its complete, literal meaning.…VoyaponNovember 6, 2019
FoodKyushusponsored Delights of Kyushu: Where to Buy Organic Food and Local food in Kumamoto Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Kyushu, the most southwest of Japan's main islands, is a food lovers paradise. With…Mark WebsterOctober 29, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Design your Perfect Travel Itinerary with the Help of a Local Guide Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters A roadside service station in rural Japan is probably the last place you would…Mark WebsterOctober 29, 2019
KyushuSightseeingsponsored Mount Aso: Stunning Landscapes and Geotourism on an Active Volcano The air smelled like sulphur as plumes of steam bellowed from the earth. The Aso caldera, formed from several massive…Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Shiba Inu: Japan’s Cutest National Treasure The Japanese have a love for small, cute dogs and you will see them strolling elegantly in streets and parks…Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Ubuyama Village: Local Wagyu Beef and Warm Hospitality at a Farm Stay Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters On the north east rim of the Aso caldera, there’s a place where you…Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Konomama Ryokan: A Luxury Stay With Your Own Hidden Onsen Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters Ryokan, or Japanese inns, have been providing heart-warming hospitality in stunning landscapes for centuries.…Mark WebsterOctober 23, 2019
CultureKyushusponsored Higo Minkamura — The Old Town-village of Japanese Crafts Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters To understand the essence of Japanese culture, one need to look no further than…Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
accommodationKyushusponsored Small Town Culture and Luxurious Ryokan in Tamana Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters For a small town atmosphere just a 40-minute drive from Kumamoto city, Tamana city…Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
activitiesKyushusponsored Enter Nagasu Town’s World of Goldfish! Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters The koi, or Japanese carp, is one of two fish that best represents the…Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
FoodKyushusponsored Experiencing the Taste of Yamaga at Kikuka Winery Sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters At first glance, Yamaga resembles any other quiet and laid back town in the…Luca DenserOctober 18, 2019
activitiesHokkaidosponsored A 4 Day Journey From Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Three Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
HokkaidoSightseeingsponsored A 4 Day Journey From Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Four Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
activitiessponsoredTohoku A 4 Day Journey from Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day One Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
SightseeingsponsoredTohoku A 4 Day Journey from Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Two Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
activitiessponsoredTohoku A 4 Day Journey from Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day One, Part 2 Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup…Derek YamashitaSeptember 25, 2019
ChugokuFoodsponsored Craft Beer, Whisky, Sake, and More at Okayama’s Doppokan "When life gives you lemons... make sake.” I imagine this could have been the mantra of young Kamezo and Motosaburo…Todd FongSeptember 22, 2019
ChugokuFoodsponsored The History and Culture of Okayama Through Sushi Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama The tip of his knife sliced through the cucumber, first in a half dozen vertical…Todd FongSeptember 21, 2019
ChugokuSightseeingsponsored Okayama’s Kibitsu Shrine – Get Your Fortune Told by… Rice and Monsters? Sponsored by Okayama city, Okayama The sound was a low but constant hum, startling because it wasn't the sound I…Todd FongSeptember 20, 2019