Kanmonkyo bridge is the suspended bridge crossing the Kanmon Straits, a stretch of water separating two of Japan’s four main islands. On the Honshu side of the bridge is Shimonoseki and on the Kyushu side is Kitakyushu-city.  The Kanmonkyo bridge was opened to vehicles in 1973 and connected the Kyushu Expressway in 1984. It is the 34th largest suspension bridge in the world with a central span of 712 meters.   The Kanmonkyo bridge was opened to vehicles in 1973 and connected the Kyushu Expressway in 1984. It is the 34th largest suspension bridge in the world with a central span of 712 meters.

Kanmonkyo bridge built in 1973…の続きを読む

  Rokubei is a local cuisine in Shimabara. In 1792, Shimabara Disaster was occurred that Mt. Mayuyama exploded and caused major damage due to landslides entire area of Shimabara. After that, the Shimabara Peninsula experienced a food crisis, and sweet potatoes became the staple food.   Rokubei is a noodle dish using sweet potatoes invented by farmer Rokubei. The sweet potatoes were powdered, yams were added, and kneaded in boiling water to make udon-like noodles.

Rokubei, 六兵衛…の続きを読む