Activities Nemophila Season at Yabakei Valley Kim Bergström Nemophila, or baby blue eyes, are one of Japan's popular springtime flowers, and one of the most well-known spots to enjoy th...
Yunohira Onsen Mandy Bartok Escape the crowds of Yufuin with a trip to Yunohira Onsen and its Showa-era stone pavement
Food Uoichi Mandy Bartok Enjoy the freshest fish from Kumamoto prefecture's Amakusa islands at Uoichi
Activities Ojika Island: A Summer Paradise Victoria Simkovic Forget the more popular beach resorts this summer and travel to Ojika Island for a truly authentic Japanese summer!
Tamana Iris Festival Mandy Bartok Over 66,000 purple irises in several varieties bloom in the Takaseura River in late May to early June during the Tamana Iris ...
Hydrangea Festival at Mikaeri Falls Tristan Scholze Video of Mikaeri Falls, one of Japan's top 100, during June for the Hydrangea Festival. See a lush valley covered in blooms i...
Scenes from Tsujunkyo Mandy Bartok The water demonstration of the Tsujunkyo aqueduct in rural Kumamoto is one of the area's most impressive sights.
Meoto Waterfall Mandy Bartok Meototaki sports dual waterfalls, stemming from two streams that meet as one just outside Kurokawa Onsen
Wisteria Garden in Yamaga Mandy Bartok The wisteria garden in Yamaga, tucked away near the Ancient Burial Mounds Museum, is a delight in springtime.
A Walk to the Tsuzura Castle Ruins Tristan Scholze A walk to the Tsuzura Castle Ruins in spring takes you past wheat fields, flowers, and small wildlife
Activities The Magic of Mt. Aso C. Rio When gazing down from above on to the somewhat un-imposing peak of Mt Aso, it is hard to believe that not only is this one of...
Amakusa Tenku-no-Fune Hotel Dining Sandra Isaka Enjoy dining on gourmet Italian while staying at Amakusa Tenku-no-Fune, an amazing hotel located cliff side overlooking the i...
Culture English Tours at Kumamoto Castle Justin Velgus Kumamoto Castle is a top destination travel site for visitors in the Kyushu region. It is Japan's third largest castle with a...
Food Japanese Breakfast in Wakamiya Elizabeth Wormald A typical traditional Japanese breakfast, it's not quite cornflakes. . . .
