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The 26 Martyrs Museum, in Nagasaki
2024/07/07
MuseumsThe 26 Martyrs Museum is dedicated to the 26 Christians who were executed here on February 5, 1597. They included both foreign missionaries and Japanese laymen. Missionary activities were prohibited at the time, a …
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Usa shrine, in Oita-prefecture
2024/06/17
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogUsa shrine is located in Usa, Oita-prefecture. One of the most beautiful Shrine in Japan, the head shrine of Hachiman Shrine that is composed 44,000 shrines that dedicated to the Hachiman Deity. Emperor Ojin, who …
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Yamanami Highway
2026/02/06
Discover the Natural Wonders of KyushuThe Yamanami Highway is one of Kyushu’s most breathtaking scenic driving routes. Stretching from Yufuin to Aso through the Aso-Kuju National Park, this winding road—rather than a high-speed expressway—invites trav …
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Yamanami Highway
2024/05/06
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogYamanami Highway is one of the most beautiful driving route in Kyushu from Yufuin to Aso through Aso Kuju National Park, it is not expressway. The literal meaning of Yamanami is a series of mountains. The beautifu …
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Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/06
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogCoffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material; 20 …
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Huis Ten Bosch, in Nagasaki-prefecture
2024/07/04
Amusement parksHuis Ten Bosch is a theme park in Sasebo, 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 i …
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Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/05
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogBreath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine. Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is in …
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Yame Central Tea Plantation, Fukuoka-prefecture
2024/08/04
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogThe country of Green Tea, Yame. The Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the highest grade of tea throughout Japan. This is the large Tea plantation spreading on a gently sloping hilly area, about 70 ha. There is a …
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Beppu Onsen down town, in Oita-prefecture
2024/06/21
Off the beaten path, Staff BlogBeppu 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 …
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Amakusa cruise, in Kumamoto-prefecture
2024/04/10
ExperiencesAmakusa cruise You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Amakusa from the sea on a cruise.
