Culture Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks 2026 Kim Bergström Every summer, the Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks lights up the skies over southern Kyushu in one of the region’s ...
Culture Fukuoka Castle Night Market 2026 Kim Bergström Fukuoka Castle Night Market brings a dose of summer magic to Maizuru Park each year in early August, transforming the histori...
Shopping Nintendo Store in Fukuoka to Open in Late 2025 Kim Bergström Nintendo fans in southern Japan will have another reason to celebrate this year, with Nintendo announcing that a new official...
Activities Miffy Wonder Square Opening This June Kim Bergström Fans of the beloved Dutch picture book character Miffy have something new to look forward to in Japan this summer. Huis Ten B...
Accommodation KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT Geoff Day Nestled amidst the breathtaking Aso Five Mountains in Kumamoto, Japan, KAMENOI HOTEL ASO PARK RESORT offers a unique blend of...
Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of a...
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...
Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Kim Bergström Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns acr...
Culture Nagasaki Kunchi Festival 2026 Veronica Carnevale Held annually from October 7 to 9, the Nagasaki Kunchi Festival is a multi-day celebration of Suwa Shrine that honors the cit...
Culture Yumeji Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each September, Kitakyushu’s Yahatahigashi Ward celebrates the Yumeji Festival, a popular community tradition honoring painte...
