Culture A Secret Treasure in Miyazaki Iain Stanley A leisurely bike ride from Miyazaki's southern town of Aoshima will take you along a pristine, rugged coastline that will keep both photographers and
Area Hida City Hida City, situated in Gifu Prefecture in central Japan, lies amid the scenic mountains of the Chūbu region. With a history dating back to the Edo period, the city offers a unique blend of t..
Area Yamaguchi City Yamaguchi City is the capital city of Yamaguchi Prefecture, located in the southern part of Japan's Honshu island, and is a mesmerizing destination filled with rich history and natural beauty. Yamaguchi..
Area Ube City Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path destination filled with unique attractions. Ube’s internationally renowned outdoor sculpture competition, the UBE Biennale,..
Activities Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture: Life in the Countryside Micaela Braithwaite in Miyazaki Prefecture on a temporary work placement.
Area Fukui City Fukui City is the capital of Fukui prefecture, which is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan. While most attractions lie just outside of the city center, there are a number of places ..
Area Nagasaki City Nagasaki City's status as a trade and tourism hub is testament to its recovery from its tragic past, when an atomic bomb was dropped on the city during WWII. Today, Nagasaki is a bustling..
Area Kagoshima City Kagoshima City is set against the backdrop of Sakurajima, an active volcano and the city's icon in Kagoshima Prefecture. The prefecture's capital city is likened to the Italian city of..