Culture Tsubaki Satoyama Festival 2026 Mid Feb The Tsubaki Satoyama Festival is a celebration of Shinkamigoto's rich camellia culture, and the event includes a variety of..
Accommodation Photogenic Miyazaki: Relaxation and Discovery Veronica Carnevale Located on Kyushu, one of Japan’s southernmost islands, Miyazaki Prefecture is an enriching place where mythology and mysterio..
Shopping Pokémon Center Fukuoka Reopens This June Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 Pokémon fans in Kyushu have something to look forward to this summer, with the Pokémon Center Fukuoka set to reopen on Friday,..
Culture Tanegashima Space Art Festival 2025 Nov 8th - Nov 24th On Tanegashima, the island often called Japan's "gateway to space," art and science come together in a unique cultural celebration...
Culture Sendai Otsunahiki Great Tug-of-War 2026 Late Sep Held annually in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Sendai Otsunahiki is a large-scale tug-of-war festival that dates..
Activities Mikaeri Falls Hydrangea Festival 2026 Early - Late Jun Every June, Mikaeri Falls in Saga Prefecture transforms into a lush landscape of color for their annual Hydrangea Festival. Set..
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, and..
Culture Kokura Castle Bamboo Lights 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Each autumn, Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu is transformed into a glowing spectacle as citizens place around 30,000 lanterns across..