Transportation Takamatsu to Kobe Ferry Bonson Lam There are several day and evening ferries making the four hour trip between Takamatsu and Kobe, with the day trips also stopp...
Shopping Kamakura Ume Cider Cordelia Ding Just as Naoshima is famous for its Shio (salt) cider, Kamakura is famous for its Ume (plum) flavored cider. Plum is grown loc...
Culture Traditional Japan with a Tropical Touch Kuv Ahmad Set in the midst of Aoshima Island, Aoshima Shrine is a wonderful setting for those who want to experience traditional Japane...
Food Nansatsu’s Alcohol: A Gourmet Journey Steeped in Tradition Veronica Carnevale Discover the spirit of southern Kyushu, where pure waters and rich volcanic soil craft Japan's most distinctive and time-hono...
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may co...
Culture Kagoshima's History Walk Arlene Bastion Kagoshima is filled with tributes to its heroes who led Japan into modernization, learnt about on a walk.
Fukuoka Day Trip: Itoshima's Genkai-Quasi National Park Liz Ong You’ve heard of Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu, and maybe even Yanagawa – but another of Fukuoka’s hidden gems is the Itoshima penin...
Food Regional Ramen - Kyushu Sleiman Azizi Ramen from Kyushu is characterised by its tonkotsu pork broth. Styles include Hakata ramen from Fukuoka, Kumamoto ramen from ...
Culture Unique Nansatsu: Sand Baths, Samurai, Katsuo & Green Tea Ryan Noble Immerse yourself in Nansatsu's unique traditions, from soothing natural steam sand baths and rich samurai history to the bold...
Fukuoka Day Trip: Itoshima's Sakurai Futamigaura Couple Stones Liz Ong You’ve heard of Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu, and maybe even Yanagawa – but another of Fukuoka’s hidden gems is the Itoshima penin...
