Culture Suizenji Sakura Illuminations Bonson Lam Suizenji is in an historical part of Kumamoto City. So old, that in 1636, Lord Hosakawa chose this site to build his garden, one..
Culture Kumamoto Castle Restoration Update Yui Yamaguchi Oct 29, 2018 Kumamoto City Government is planning to complete reconstruction of the outside of the castle tower by March 2021. It will be opened..
6 Temples & Shrines Ryuo Shrine Eitetsu Terakado Shrine with very cool dragon-shaped designs located in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto. There are rumors that your wishes come true if you..
Historical Sakura-no-baba Josaien Mandy Bartok Learn about the origins of Kumamoto's castle town at Sakuranobaba Josaien, an Edo-themed complex full of displays, restaurants..
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..
6 Festivals Hifuri Shinji at Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Blazing torches light up the night at the annual Fire Swinging Festival near Kumamoto's volcanic Mt Aso
Culture Tateyama Shoten Kathryn Wortley Boasting more than 140 years of history, Tateyama Shoten in Kumamoto Prefecture’s historic city of Hitoyoshi suits tea aficion..
6 Culture Katashiwa Inari Shrine Bonson Lam The shrines made be dressed with black banners and the maidens warming the crowds with sake, but do the sparrows and crows know..