6 Temples & Shrines Tetori Tenman Shrine Mandy Bartok Tetori Tenman Shrine lies hidden in the back alleys of downtown Kumamoto, just a few steps from the Suidocho tram stop.
7 Historical Kumamoto Castle in Spring Nicole Bauer We were really lucky, it was a beautiful day. So instead of spending our time inside the castle museum, we took our time to ex..
6 Festivals Fujisaki Hachimangu Grand Festival Mandy Bartok Autumn in Kumamoto is welcomed with horse chasing, horns and dancing in the streets at the annual Fujisaki Hachiman Grand Shrine..
8 Gardens & Parks The Gardens of Mifune Bonson Lam It's time to smell the flowers. The cherry blossoms have come and gone, but Kumamoto Prefecture in May is a wonderful place..
6 Gardens & Parks Cosmos in the Kumamoto countryside Mandy Bartok The arrival of autumn signals the blooming of cosmos on the slopes of Mt Aso and the surrounding hills. These pink and fuschia..
Historical Former Residence of Lafcadio Hearn Featured When walking the streets of Matsue, you might notice the image of a Westerner on signs, and some quotes engraved on stone plaques..
8 Culture Dekopon Country in Aso Kumamoto Bonson Lam In the plain country towards Mount Aso, there are orchards filled with the fragrance of Dekopon, one that is perfectly capture..
9 Historical Sakitsu Chapel Bell & Lookout Bonson Lam Sakitsu is a fishing port that stood still while the world changed 180 degrees. The Gothic style Cathedral was built in 1934, and..