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
Historical Heike no Sato Mandy Bartok Explore the hidden home of the Heike Clan in the mountains of Gokanosho in southern Kumamoto Prefecture
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..
Culture Japanese Mascot Characters Amanda Ho Meet the cute, adorable, quirky characters only found in Japan.
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 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,..
Historical Kumamoto's Suizen-ji Garden Mandy Bartok Suizen-ji, Kumamoto's 400-year-old traditional garden, is an easy jaunt from the city's castle and a must see for any visitor...
Historical Reigando Cave Mandy Bartok Visit the countryside cave where master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi meditated and crafted the famous Book of Five Rings