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..
Activities Southern Japan's Natural Heritage Featured Discover the rich nature of Kagoshima Prefecture on a 5-day trip from Tokyo. Venture through volcanoes, primeval forests, and rich..
Activities Blue Flower Season in Kagoshima Kim Bergström From late May through to mid June, Flower Park Kagoshima is hosting a blue flower festival. The event celebrates a variety of seasonal..
Culture Kyushu Travel Guide: Video Japan Travel Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest and southernmost island, is a cultural collection of natural beauty, historic charm, spiritual c..
Activities Maenohama Cosmos Festival 2026 Early Nov Each year in early November, the town of Maenohama in Kagoshima Prefecture is home to a cosmos festival. Along with the spacious..
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Kim Bergström The Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima lays claim to being Japan's largest rose garden, with an impressive 50,000 roses covering..
Activities Kanoya Rose Garden Spring Festival Kim Bergström To celebrate the arrival of spring, the Kanoya Rose Garden in Kagoshima Prefecture is hosting a festival where approximately 35,000..
Activities Tadamoto Park Cherry Blossom Festival Kim Bergström Each year during spring, Kagoshima's Tadamoto Park pops with color thanks to around 1000 cherry trees on the grounds. The park..