Anime & Manga Japanese Mascot Characters Amanda Ho Meet the cute, adorable, quirky characters only found in Japan.
Culture Aso Fire Festival Mandy Bartok The slopes of Mt Aso are alight with flames during the annual March fire festival.
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..
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,..
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.
Culture Shimomiya Shrine Ekaterina Bespyatova Shimomiya Shrine in Aso might seem small and unremarkable, but it's home to a unique Shinto ritual that is classified as Important..
Culture Yamaga Winter Lantern Festival Mandy Bartok Yamaga displays illuminated paper umbrellas and and bamboo candles on winter evenings in February.
Historical Kyu-Hosokawa Gyobutei Mandy Bartok The immaculately restored Kyu-Hosokawa samurai residence is the perfect way to cap off a visit to nearby Kumamoto Castle