Anime & Manga Japanese Mascot Characters Amanda Ho Meet the cute, adorable, quirky characters only found in Japan.
Culture Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto Yui Yamaguchi Reizan is an iconic sake brand in Kumamoto. Located in Takamori-machi at the bosom of Mt. Aso, it has been making sake since 1762,..
Culture Aso Fire Festival Mandy Bartok The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival Mandy Bartok Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Historical Suizenji Garden Naomi Louise Jenkins Rich with history and natural beauty, Suizenji Garden will capture the hearts of all those who enter, transporting them back to..
12 Gardens & Parks Suizen-ji Joju-en Eitetsu Terakado A beautiful Japanese garden in Kumamoto City with tons of green nature and animals of various kinds.
Historical Reigando Cave Mandy Bartok Visit the countryside cave where master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi meditated and crafted the famous Book of Five Rings
8 Culture Suizenji Cherry Blossom Festival Bonson Lam The cherry blossom comes but once a year, and in a few days, it vanishes, scattered by the wind. Poets and lovers have gathere..