Hewn in a rock Mt. Tahara are two of largest Buddhist stone carvings in all Japan.   It is located in Kunisaki peninsula. A Fudo-myu-o 8 meter in heigt and Dainich-nyurai 6.8 meter height.  Said to have been carved in the Heian period, they have received government designation as Important Cultural Properties.   March 27, 2025

Kumano Magaibutsu…の続きを読む

Imari is most notable because of Imari porcelain which has 400 years history. The city borders Arita to the south and embraces the natural port of Imari Bay.   March 26, 2025

Imari…の続きを読む

  We have operated Elementary school students tour for Kitakyushu citizen and enjoyed in Fureaino-mori park in Munakata.   March 25, 2025

Elementary school students tour…の続きを読む

  The Sanno Shrine, situated 900 m from the center of the blast, was instantly obliterated by the explosion and the 4000°C heat wave vaporized nearby trees. The only thing that remained is the Torii gate standing on a single column, reminding us of the tragedy that took place.   March 24, 2025

Sanno Shrine / Torii gate with single co…の続きを読む

  One of the three largest Karst Plateau in Japan. It is located in southeastern part of Kitakyushu-city. Now, waiting for Spring after the field burning.   March 23, 2025

Hiraodai Karst Plateau…の続きを読む

  I took a lunch today at inside of JR Kokura Station, the menu is Genkai Udon which is a local cuisine.  March 22, 2025

Lunch at Kokura Station…の続きを読む

Starbucks Coffee opened at Mojiko Station when its renovation was completed in 2019. The design is based on the waiting room when the station was built in 1914, and the design concept is that of a storyteller. March 21, 2025

Starbucks Coffee at Mojiko Station…の続きを読む

  One of the best scenic spot in Unzen. At any time of the year the natural scenery of Nita Pass in Unzen is magnificent.   March 16, 2025

Nita Pass…の続きを読む

  The resort park features a beach, a campsite, restaurant and more. The entire premises gets painted beautifully with colors of each and every seasonal flower in season.   March 15, 2025

Naganakibana Cape…の続きを読む

  Aso shrine one of the oldest and most prominent shrines in Japan,  and was built in 281 before accession of the 1st Emperor Jinmu.   March 14, 2025

Aso Shrine…の続きを読む