Saga is located in the Saga Plain where is spreading from the foot of Mt. Seburi. And southern part of Saga is facing to Ariake Bay. There is the Yoshinogari Remains where rice cultivation first began in Japan 2400 years ago. And the place made a great contribution to the Japanese Industrial Revolution as the starting place of industrialization. Population : 229,000 people, Population density : 530 people / km2

Saga, in Saga-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Takeo is a Onsen Resort, located west of Saga–city, and has 1200 years history. The hot spring temperature is 18 to 52 degrees. Spring quality is smooth with alkaline simple hot spring.  It is said that the color is colorless and transparent and has an outstanding effect on recovery from fatigue. The landmark of Takeo Onsen. Romon Gate, which was designed by a renowned architect in the Meiji Era, Kingo Tatsuno, and is at the entrance of the Onsen area. Population : 47,000 people, Population density : 240 people / km2

Takeo, in Saga-prefecture…の続きを読む

  The country of Green tea, Yame is a rural tranquil region of Japanese tea cultivation and the traditional crafts manufacturing. Yame grew in size after the merger with Kurogi town,Tachibana town,Yabe village and Hoshino village in 2010. The recommendable experience is to  have Gyokuro tea which is the highest grade of Japanese tea cultivated in Hoshino village.  Population : 58,000 people, Population density : 120 people / km2

Yame, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Itoshima is located next to Fukuoka-city, the north side is facing Genkai Sea and has intricate coastline created by dynamic wave. The plain and several low mountains between the coastline in the north and Seburu mountain range in the south create beautiful landscape.  The main industries are fishery and agriculture, including rice, fruits and flowers. Sake rice is also cultivated and there are also Sake Breweries. You can enjoy various cuisines such as sea food dish, oyster Barbecue, Sushi as well as Ramen.     Population : 100,000 people, Population density : 460 people / km2

Itoshima, in Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  The most largest basalt cave in Japan.  The entrance of the cave is 64 metre high and 10 metre width and the depth is 90 metre. It is designated as one of three major Basalt caves in Japan. The 1st largest basalt cave in Japan consist of octagon and hexagon columnar joints.

Keya Cave cruise, in Itoshima, Fukuoka-p…の続きを読む

  Yanagawa Canal boat cruise is to board a small boat called the Donkobune and slowly go down the river skillfully maneuvered by a boatman with bamboo pole.  You will enjoy a leisurely cruise along the streets and houses which still retain some remnants of castle town, hearing the boatman’s explanation of the history and landscape of Yanagawa.  You can also enjoy the specialty of Yanagawa eel steamed in basket called “Unagi-no-seiromushi” on the boat.

Yanagawa Canal boat cruise, Fukuoka-pref…の続きを読む

  Shirakawa suigen is the fountain to Shirakawa river that is one of the first class rivers of Japan. The quantity of water that spouts with the sand at the bottom of the pond is approximately 60 tons per minute.

Shirakawa suigen, in Aso, Kumamoto Prefe…の続きを読む

  The number of Christians in Japan continued to increase, and reaching 300,000 in 1614. Fearing the ever-increasing number of Christian rebellions, Tokugawa Shogunate finally issued a ban on Christianity in Nagasaki in 1612, and two years later in 1614 throughout the country in Japan.       After that, the history of martyrdom began in various places. ・in 1617, 4 missionaries were martyred in Omura ・in 1622, Genna great martyrdom (55 Christians) at Nishizaka ・in 1622-24, Ikutsuki and Nakae-no-shima island martyrdom ・from 1627, Unzen jigoku martyrdom ・1633, Nakaura Julian martyred in Nishizaka ・in 1637, Shimabara Rebellion ・in 1644, Konishi Manjo martyrdom, Domestic priests become absent ・in 1657, Persecution of Christians in Omura ・in 1790, Persecution of Christians in Urakami ・in 1839, Persecution of Christians in Urakami ・in 1856, Persecution of Christians in Urakami      

Ban on Christianity in 1614…の続きを読む

  The Chikugo Plain, where spreads along the Chikugo River basin, is the most prosperous agricultural region in Fukuoka-prefecture. In particular, Asakura, Ukiha, and Tanushimaru are cultivated with a wide variety of fruits. You can enjoy fruit picking all year round. Strawberry : all year round Grape : August to beginning of October Pear : August to beginning of October Persimmon : Middle of October to beginning of December Apple : August to December

Fruits picking in Chikugo region, Fukuok…の続きを読む