I’m in Kyushu, the third largest and the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, drawn, by an extraordinary annual natural event, to a rather off-the-beaten-path destination… Read More

Having been born on the winter solstice, I have always felt at home during the short and cold days of the winter. Even in the summer, my love for winter often took me beyond beach hot s… Read More

AIZUWAKAMATSU | Aizu Bukeyashiki (Samurai Residence) is one of the many historical sites that gives visitors an insight into the history of Aizuwakamatsu, or “Samurai… Read More

Sponsored by Tourism Oita [caption id="attachment_32416" align="aligncenter" width="500"] The view of Kitsuki Castle from Hitotsumatsu house.[/caption] Kitsuki (杵 築) is a… Read More

Sponsored by Tourism Oita  Ingrained within the castle city of Taketa is a unique and complex history. Stories of hardship, creativity and triumph come together here… Read More