Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2025 Jun 7th - Jun 22nd Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, and..
Transportation Kumamoto Says Sayonara to IC Cards Kim Bergström Nov 23, 2024 A number of bus and train operators in Kumamoto Prefecture have ceased accepting IC cards for fare payment as of November 16th,..
Area Yufu Nestled in the heart of Oita Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Yufu is a city known for its beautiful natural scenery and excellent hot spring resorts. The northwest section of the city is home..
Culture Nobeoka: A Treasure Trove of Delights Tristan Scholze Nobeoka is large enough to have witnessed history and develop outstanding regional cuisine, yet small enough to remain intimate..
Culture Uminonakamichi Flower Picnic 2026 Late Mar - Mid May Fukuoka's Uminonakamichi Seaside Park is a gorgeous spot to visit during spring when fields of flowers like nemophila, poppies,..
Culture Ogiyama Fire Festival 2026 Early Apr The Ogiyama Fire Festival started in 1976 and is held in early April each year as part of the Beppu Onsen Festival. The event serves..
Activities Songs of Kuma River Boatsmen Bonson Lam If you ever listened in to nature? I mean really listen, to slow down and hear its heartbeat? To feel what the animals feel, to..
