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On my very first sightseeing trip to Kyushu, I explored Nagasaki’s Dejima and the Glover Garden, as well as Kumamoto Castle. From Kumamoto, I rented a car and headed toward the majestic Aso mountain range. After taking in the panoramic v...

After exploring the Adachi Museum of Art and other sites, I returned from Yasugi to Matsue. I headed straight to a corner of the city lined with former samurai residences surrounding Matsue Castle. There, I visited the house where Lafcad...

Hey everyone, Kazu here! If you’re a fellow travel addict, you know some places just never get old. For me, that’s Minato Mirai in Yokohama. Literally translating to "Harbor of the Future," this district is a stunning blend of maritime h...

Introduction Located on the serene slopes of Mt. Hiei, overlooking the beautiful Lake Biwa and the city of Kyoto, lies Enryakuji Temple. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and the headquarters of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, this temple com...

[Introduction] On a surprisingly warm winter afternoon under a crisp blue sky, I decided to take a walk through one of Tokyo’s most historic neighborhoods: Kanda. This area is a fascinating crossroads of Japanese history, where Shinto, C...

Introduction In mid-October, as the summer heat finally began to fade, I embarked on my very first journey to Akita. This three-night trip was a long-awaited adventure, and despite a little rain, it turned out to be a wonderful experienc...

The Gateway to Yesterday Stepping off the train at Shibamata Station, I felt as though I had drifted back in time to the Showa era. Standing in the plaza, the bronze statues of "Tora-san" and his sister Sakura greeted me, serving as a po...

The grand finale of my first-ever Kyushu road trip brought me to Miyazaki City. Leaving Takachiho behind, the drive along the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway was incredibly smooth—no traffic, just a pleasant breeze and open road. After arrivin...

My long-awaited trip to Shimane Prefecture finally became a reality. In early November, my wife and I flew from Haneda Airport to Izumo, making the most of our JAL mileage. For our three-night stay, we chose the Toyoko Inn in front of Ma...

Kumamoto: Where History Stands Strong and Nature Breathes If you're planning a trip to Kyushu, you cannot miss Kumamoto. While there are countless spots to explore, the heartbeat of this city is undeniably Kumamoto Castle. Seeing it for ...