13 Culture Tochoji Temple in Hakata Tony Mariani It is said that Tocho-ji temple in Hakata was dedicated to the Buddhist saint Kukai who built it in 806. The feudal lords of Fukuoka..
Culture Kajiki Spider Fighting Festival 2026 Mid Jun The townsfolk of Kajiki, a town in Aira City, Kagoshima, happily partake in a tradition which reaches back over four-hundred years:..
Accommodation Hotel Kirishima Castle Featured Hotel Kirishima Castle is situated within Kirishima Onsen, lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountains with views ove..
6 Yusui Tunnel Park Christmas Lights Mandy Bartok Yusui Tunnel Park uses its 150 meter tunnel as the perfect place to hang decorated Christmas trees.
Food Hisami Mandy Bartok No need for a menu at Hisami in Kumamoto, where the chef and owner extraordinaire turns out a tasty daily lunch menu at bargain..
8 Kumamoto's Best Holiday Light-Up Mandy Bartok Don't miss Kumamoto's biggest and arguably best illuminations at the Saishunkan Hilltop holiday light display.
Activities Holiday Illuminations at Hilltop Mandy Bartok Missing Christmas? Head to the Saishunkan Hilltop campus in Kumamoto for a massive display of holiday illuminations
Food Cafe Restaurant Galette Mandy Bartok Enjoy a slice of French culinary tradition at Cafe Restaurant Galette, which serves galettes and crepes in the shadow of Mt Aso