Little Kyoto towns in Kyushu

There are a lot of places nicknamed "Little Kyoto" throughout Japan. They are so called because they convey the atmosphere of Ky...

4 Classic Kyushu Train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima

  You can pleasantly travel from Kumamoto to Kagoshima by riding on the classic Kyushu train. Firstly, head to the south f...

Plum Blossom Season: Festivals and More!

Among the many flowers which bloom in Japan, one of the most loved is the ume or plum blossoms, whose appearanc...

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