Activities Hokusatsu Regional Park, Kagoshima Christopher Lawson Located on the outskirts of the small town of Miyanojo in Kagoshima on Kyushu Island lies Hokusatsu Regional Park.
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Shimane ranks low on Japan’s prefecture list in terms of population, but... Most travelers begin in the prefectural capital of Matsue, with its original
Activities Miyagi Prefecture Top Attractions Featured Miyagi Prefecture is a place of great natural beauty; Sendai, the capital, has often been affectionately called the “City of Trees,” and the prefecture
A Crow's Message in Kagoshima Featured For some, crows are associated with evil spirits, but for the young Satoshi, a persistent crow in Kagoshima was able to provide an important key to unlocking
Area Naoshima Island Naoshima Island is located in the Seto inland sea and is accessible via ferry from Uno Station. A town bus takes you from the Miyanoura-kou port to either Nokyo-mea or Tsutsuji-so for ¥100 based..
Culture Naoshima Hall Lee Tan For a small island, Naoshima has a lot of architectural gems, thanks to... the Benesse Art Site Naoshima.
Food Eating 'Black Pork' in Kagoshima Maren Pauli Try the regional specialty of Kagoshima, enjoying tender and juicy black pork with steamed vegetables and tofu at Ichiniisan.