6 Culture Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine Sherilyn Siy Tamawakasu-Mikoto Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Japan for many reasons: It is the main shrine of the Oki Islands...
Food Goodbeer Stand Kim Bergström Goodbeer Stand has 25 beers on tap at any one time, including both local and international brews. There are also some great, hearty..
Culture Shirone Kite Battle 2026 Early Jun The Shirone Kite Festival is an annual event dating back to the mid 1800's. A kite was crashed by residents of Shirone into..
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
6 Food Imoya Kinjiro Sherilyn Siy Imoya Kinjiro is a sweet potato specialty shop selling everything sweet potato -- soft cream, chocolate covered sweet potato, sweet..
Food Indian Restaurant Milan Kim Bergström Tucked away on the restaurant floor of the Amu Plaza Mall in Nagasaki is Indian Restaurant Milan. The eatery has a range of tasty..
Culture Dutch Slope Sleiman Azizi In Nagasaki on Japan's western Kyushu island, Dutch Slope is a picturesque sloping street famous for its historic European-style..
7 Culture Oki Nature Museum Sherilyn Siy If you want to learn more about the natural history of the Oki Islands, the Oki Nature Museum is a must-visit. Catering to all visitors..