Culture Yoronjima, Kagoshima Sarah Firth Yoronjima (Yoron Island) in southern Kagoshima is one of the prefecture's most beautiful islands and a hidden gem. Hit the beach,..
Culture Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake Sandra Isaka Kagoshima's Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake, a traditional vinegar storage facility and factory shop, is a unique and fascinating..
Museums A Trip to Kagoshima City Aquarium Matthew Dobbins Kagoshima City Aquarium is a great way to learn about the area's rich marine heritage.
Culture Wake-jinja and Inukai Falls Guillaume Doré Not too far from Myoken onsen, you can find a shrine that Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife Oryo visited during their honeymoon, as well..
Culture Searching for Ebisu Reynald Ventura A trip to Yakushima, Kagoshima Prefecture in search for Ebisu, the fishing god.
Culture Lisa Larson: Seen and Unseen 2023 Mar 24th - May 7th 2023 Past Event An upcoming event at the Kagoshima City Museum of Art will explore the works of Swedish artist Lisa Larson, who is known for her..
Culture Memorial to the Battleship Yamato Avery Morrow This memorial is the closest you can get to the actual wreck of the Battleship Yamato. The museum is small, but the surrounding..
Culture Remote Kirishima 2023 Rey Waters Kirishima boasts the first National Park in Japan and has lots of great hiking trails with scenic views throughout the park. There..