
Travel Through Kagoshima: See the Footprints of Saigo Takamori, Japanese Hero
A strong build, thick eyebrows and a fierce set of glaring eyes; there is not another person in Japanese history whose bronze statues or images are as recognized as his. Read More…

Himeji, Hyogo Travel: Film Locations of “The Last Samurai” and NHK Historical Drama
If you visit Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture, I don’t doubt you will go to Himeji Castle, the famous world cultural heritage. But there are other sightseeing places Read More…

Kyoto’s Must-See Sightseeing: Kodaiji Temple, its Atmospheric Approach and Yasaka Tower
In the previous article, I introduced the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the World Heritage-designated popular tourist spot in Kyoto. Here, I would like to bring you to Read More…

Kyoto Travel: 7 Spots You Shouldn’t Miss in Kiyomizu Temple Sightseeing
Do you know a Japanese expression, “Jump off the stage of Kiyomizu (Kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru)”?
The expression is commonly used Read More…

Hyogo’s Himeji-jo Castle: Impregnable Castle that is Japan’s First World Heritage Site
In December of 1993, Himeji-jo Castle was the first World Heritage Site to be recognized in Japan along with the Horyu-ji Temple of Nara Prefecture. Read More…

Kumamoto Mizuakari Matsuri: Candlelit Festival that Symbolizes Earthquake Recovery
Have you heard of “Nihon Yakei Isan (A Night View Inheritance of Japan)”? This title was launched in 2004 in order to broaden and enhance domestic and foreign interest Read More…

Manda Coal Mine: World Heritage in Kumamoto, Growth Driver in Japan’s Modernization
An old coal mine in Japan was registered as a World Heritage site in July, 2015. It is Manda Coal Mine in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Manda Coal Mine was first Read More…

Castle Town “Hita, Oita” the Shogun’s Demesne: Historical Town, Festival and Culture
Hita is a western city in Oita, one of the prefectures on the island of Kyushu, and located on the border between Fukuoka and Kumamoto. The city is surrounded by Read More…

Tour to the Birthplace of Kyoho Grape Wine in Tanushimaru, Fukuoka
If you ask Japanese people which area in Japan is known for producing wine, many will probably mention Yamanashi, Nagano or some other northern prefecture Read More…

Enjoy Kirin Beer Factory Tour and Field of Cosmos at Once (Asakura, Fukuoka)
Recently in Japan, beer brands from abroad and rare Japanese craft beer brands have gained high popularity. But more basic lineups of the staple beer brands Read More…