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...

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...

Cat Island Ainoshima : Heaven for Cat Lovers

Ainoshima - or more popularly known as “Nekojima” (meaning cat island) - is a fishing island located an hour away from Fukuoka. ...

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