Huis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, Nagasaki-prefecture, which recreates the Netherlands by displaying life-sized copies of old Dutch buildings. The name Huis Ten Bosch translates into English as “House in the Woods/bush”.  It is named after Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, one of the three official residences of the Dutch Royal Family.                

Huis Ten Bosch, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Takachiho is located in the south is Aso and offers dynamic nature Takachiho Gorge.  The gorge has been created by volcanic activity of Aso for many years.  The V-shaped narrow and deep gorge formed by columnar joins is made by erosion due to water flow of the Gokase river over many years. In addition, here is the birthplace of Japanese mythology. It is the supposed site of legend where Amaterasu, the Shrine Sun Goddess, disturbed by her brother’s cruel pranks, hid herself in a cave, prompting the other gods and goddesses to try and lure her out.             

Takachiho, in Miyazaki Prefecture…の続きを読む