Culture Megane-bashi Bridge Sleiman Azizi In Nagasaki on Kyushu island in western Japan, Megane-bashi is one of the country's oldest bridges. It's famous for its..
11 Activities Streets of Beppu Kim Bergström Beppu in Oita Prefecture is a city best known for their onsen culture. The city is also gearing up for their part in hosting the..
Culture November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2025 Nov 9th - Nov 23rd Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
10 Accommodation Stay at Shiosai No Yado Seikai Kim Bergström If you're after a relaxing ryokan stay, Shiosai No Yado Seikai in Beppu is just the ticket. Situated right on Beppu Bay, the..
8 Food Othello Coffee Roasters Kim Bergström If you're a coffee lover, Othello Coffee Roasters in Beppu is a must. Excellent coffee, home baked sweet treats, and a trendy..
6 Culture Tozan Shrine Kim Bergström Arita, in Saga Prefecture, is home to one of Japan's most unique shrines. Tozan Shrine is decked out in pottery, including a..
Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
10 Culture Amano Iwato and Amano Yasukawa Ekaterina Bespyatova Amano Iwato Shrine in Takachiho is associated with the famous Japanese legend of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu hiding in a cave. Here..
