Region spreads in the foot of gentle Mount Unzen and facing to Ariale sea, Shimabara is consist of two cities on Shimabara peninsula, Shimabara-city west side of peninsula  and Minami-Shmabara city south-west side of peninsula. Located in the foot of Mount  Unzen and facing Ariake Sea, and those geographical conditions and mild climate create natural scenic beauty in the east and Mount Unzen including Mount Fugen.  The region offers various enjoyable things such as Nature, Onsen, Castle town of Shimabara-city, and Christian Pilgrimage sites.   Population : Shimabara-city 41,000 people, Minami-Shimabara-city 39,000 people Population density : Shimabra 500 people / km2,  Minami-Shimabara-city 230 people / km2

Shimabara, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Kumamoto is the 3rd largest city in Kyushu located almost in the center of Kyushu, with Aso region on the east side and the Ariake Sea on the west side. There is one of the Japan’s three great castles, Kumamoto Castle. Shimotori shopping street is one of the largest shopping arcades in Japan where you can enjoy shopping and local cuisines. Population : 740,000 people, Population density : 1,900 people / km2

Kumamoto, in Kumamoto-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Beppu is one of the most famous Onsen resort in Japan. Beppu Onsen resort is located on a slope from mount Tsurumi to facing Beppu Bay where onsen steam rising from any places. Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs famous for high therapeutic effects. The most recommended experiences are go up to Mount Tsurumi and Hell tour.       Population : 112,000 people, Population density : 900 people / km2

Beppu, in Oita-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Yufuin is a beautiful and tranquil Onsen resort located in the Yufuin Basin spreads out at the foot of Mount Yufu.  Many tourist visit here through the year for enjoying nature and Onsen.      Population : 32,000 people, Population density : 101 people / km2

Yufuin, in Oita-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Nagasaki is Japan’s first international city with a history of trading with many countries since Nagasaki port opened in 1571. The city has many tourist places with hidden Japanese historical significance. It was the Gateway to foreign countries and the first area where Christianity spread. It played a major part in Japan’s industrial modernization and was the site of the Atomic bomb used in WW2.       Population : 390,000 people, Population density : 970 people / km2

Nagasaki, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Aso is located almost in the center of Kyushu and possesses the world’s largest Caldera with 18km west-east and 24km north-south, created by 4 periods of explosive volcanic activity in the ancient times. In the Aso Caldera, there are five mountains including Naka-dake mountain  which is an active volcano where the crater can be viewed from the top.  Daikanbo peak, on the outer edge of the Aso Caldera is a must place to visit offering panoramic views of the magnificent scenery including the five mountains of Aso and the serene and beautiful green plains below.      Population : Aso-city 23,000 people, Aso-gun 32,000 people Population density : Aso-city 63 people / km2,  Aso-gun 46 people / km2

Aso, in Kumamoto-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Let’s meet wild Dolphins. Approximately 300 wild Dolphins live in the sea between the Shimabara Peninsula and Amakusa.      The dolphin watching cruises have become increasingly popular for all ages, especially because it is possible to see the dolphins so close that you could almost touch them. frolicking in the sea.

Dolphins watching cruise, in Shimabara, …の続きを読む

  The cruise ship take you exploring Tachibana bay from Nagasaki port and landing on  Hashima island. The site has been registered on UNESCO World Heritages as Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution. Now Hashima is a ruins called “Gunkanjima”, so called after its resemblance to the silhouette.  Hashima Island is located 3 km southwest of Takashima, and it was the success of Takashima that led Mitsubishi to purchase this island, both islands giving access to the same undersea coal deposit. Hashima coal mining island is an artificial reclaimed island and the site of Japan’s first major undersea coal exploitation pioneered by Mitsubishi – and host to one of the world’s most extraordinary former mining communities.

Gunkan-jima island cruise, in Nagasaki-p…の続きを読む

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Featured things in Japan…の続きを読む

  Sakura-jima Island is the symbol of Kagoshima. The smoke and steam rises almost every day from the active volcano Minamidake.  Formerly an island, it became connected with the Osumi Peninsula in 1914 when lava from its summit closed the channel between  the two. Sakura-jima Ferry connects Kagoshima-city and Sakurajima in 15 minutes and is operated for 24 hours.             

Sakura-jima island, in Kagoshima Prefect…の続きを読む