Experience the Essence of Japanese Tea at Hoshino Tea Culture Museum Nestled in the scenic mountains of Hoshino Village, the Hoshino Tea Culture Museum is a hidden gem for tea enthusiasts. Known for producing some of the finest gyokuro (shade-grown green tea) in Japan, the museum allows you to dive deep into tea traditions through workshops like stone-grinding your own matcha or roasting hojicha.   Don’t miss the opportunity to try the famous “Shizuku-cha,” where you can enjoy the intense umami flavor of premium Yame tea. After your tea experience, relax at the cafe with a bowl of green tea soba noodles while overlooking the lush green countryside.      

Hoshino Tea Culture Museum…の続きを読む

  Kyushu is a paradise for Eel lovers While Yanagawa’s steaming style is famous, each region in Kyushu offers its own delicious twist on eel. From the crispy charcoal-grilled eel in Fukuoka and Kumamoto to the rich flavors in Kagoshima, there is so much to explore.     Whether it’s the traditional “Kabayaki” (dipped in sweet soy sauce) or “Shirayaki” (salt-grilled), you can find top-quality eel all across the Kyushu.    

Eel cuisine…の続きを読む

  Hakata Ramen is a local specialty from Fukuoka, famous for its creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) broth. The soup is slow-simmered for hours to achieve a rich, milky flavor. It is served with ultra-thin, firm noodles that perfectly soak up the savory. A ‘Yatai’ is a traditional mobile food stall. Every evening, about 100 of these wooden carts appear along the streets of Tenjin and Nakasu. It is not just about the food; it’s a social hub where locals and travelers sit shoulder-to-shoulder in a cozy, open-air setting.       Customizing Your Bowl Noodle Hardness : “You can choose the firmness of your noodles. The most popular choice for locals is ‘Bari-kata’ (extra firm).　Kaedama  If you want more, don’t order a whole new bowl. Just say Kaedama to get a second serving of noodles to add to your remaining soup.        

Hakata Yatai Ramen…の続きを読む

  The ferry  to Oshima Island.from Konominato port. It takes 25 minutes by Oshima ferry and 15 minutes by Shiokaze ferry Fare for a adult : JPY 560 (one way)        Konominato Port           To Oshima Island           Oshima Port  

Oshima Ferry…の続きを読む

  The most beautiful village in Japan, located in the southe-astern part of Fukuoka Prefecture, and east side of Yame-city, at altitudes between 200 and 1,000 metres above sea level. As 84 percent of the village is covered with mountain forests, agriculture and forestry are the two main industries. The terraced fields made by stonewall are using for rice cultivation and tea planting.     Tea Culture Museum   Star Culture Center   Ikenoyama Camping Site   Peace Flame Ikenoyama Onsen View from Ikenoyama    

Hoshino Village…の続きを読む

  Yanagawa is the birthplace of renown poet Hakushu Kitahara, whose accomplishments  are marked by a memorial park and the many stone monuments bearing his works placed throughout the city.    The house harmonized  with the town of Yanagawa  Portrait Photo of Hakushu  Kitahara Family was marine produsts wholesaler and Sake Brewery    

Birthplace of Hakushu Kitahara…の続きを読む

  One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage.     The temple was founded in 725, Nara period by Seiga, who come from India as a priest during the period. There is an Important Cultural Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden  Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall.  The main hall was founded by Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the 6th feudal lord of Kuroda clan in Fukuoka.     400 years of age big maple tree, which has been designated as natural monument of Fukuoka prefecture, has been said to be planted by him.    

Raizan Sennyo-ji temple…の続きを読む