Culture The Ryozens of Kyoto Arlene Bastion The large statue of Ryozen Kannon looms over moving war memorials, and graves at Ryozen Gokoku hold war dead and those who died for the modernization of
Food The Beach Burger House Kim Bergström The Beach Burger House is located within the Miyazaki Rinkai Park, and has an American beachside diner vibe with a menu to match.
Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion Bairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in themselves to draw people
Meeting The People of Hokkaido Leslie Taylor One of the great joys of travel, perhaps even greater than experiencing new sights or cuisine, is getting to know the people.
Activities Relaxing at the Nomazaki Lighthouse rachel teo Overlooking the Ise Bay on the Chita Peninsula, the Nomazaki Lighthouse keeps watch over the seas, guiding ships away from the shallow, rocky shoreline
Culture Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition 2026 Apr 15th - Apr 27th This year marks another anniversary of the original publication of The Railway Series, the stories that introduced Thomas the Tank Engine and his locomotive
Culture Moomin: The Art and The Story 2020-2021 Nov 14th 2020 - Jan 11th 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Kumamoto City Museum of Contemporary Art looks into the art and the story behind the Moomins, a popular cartoon
Activities Ito Town at the Edge of the Earth Elena Lisina If you want to enjoy a quiet vacation by the ocean, Ito is a good choice for that!