Culture Tanabe Castle at Maizuru Bonson Lam Hosokawa Yusai was also known as Hosokawa Fujitaka, who built Tanabe Castle in the present town of Nishi-Maizuru. With his son Tadaoki..
Area Yufuin Yufuin is a stunningly gorgeous little town just an hour away from Beppu by train. It is full of lovely shops selling a variety of things, and many restaurants and cafes with delicious food. The..
Culture Arita Ceramics Fair 2026 Apr 29th - May 5th The town of Arita, the birthplace of porcelain in Japan, holds an annual ceramics fair during Golden Week.
Culture Global Tower Beppu Jaime Wong Enjoy some stunning panoramic views of Beppu city from the top of Global Tower
Culture Fukusai-ji Temple Jemma King Hidden behind high rise buildings 9 minutes walk from Nagasaki Station is one of the most unique temples I have come across during..
8 Food Strange, Tasty Food In Yakushima Victoria Vlisides Most of these things can only be eaten while on the island of Yakushima! Go for it!
Culture Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2026 Late Jan - Mid Feb Nagasaki rings in the Chinese New Year with a two week cultural celebration.
16 Culture TOTO Toilet Museum Jemma King Anyone who has used a toilet in Japan will have seen The TOTO sticker but do you know the story behind it? The TOTO Co. Ltd can..
