Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine was built in honor of Sugawara Michizane (the God of wisdom) and is often crowded with people, mainly praying to pass school entrance exams. The shrin・・・
Access InformationAccess/3580The Yoshinogari Ruins were discovered in 1989 and are the largest Yayoi period (3rd Century) ruins in Japan. The ruins cover an area of roughly 40 hectares spreading througho・・・
Access InformationAccess/2536The former Glover residence, which was designated as a national property of cultural importance, as well as other famous Westerner’s residences such as the Ringer and Alt res・・・
Access InformationAccess/2051Kumamoto Castle, also known as Ginnan Castle (ginkgo castle) is regarded as one of the 3 best castles in Japan. It is famous for the magnificent cherry trees in its grounds. ・・・
Access InformationAccess/2699In Oita Prefecture, emphasis is placed on giving experiences of “country” life which differ from “city” or routine life through agriculture and life in farming villages. Gett・・・
Access InformationAccess/2385Nichinan Coastline extends from Aoshima Island to Aburatsu in the south and is the location for the uneven seafloor referred to as the “Ogre’s Washboard”. The Ogre’s Washboar・・・
Access InformationAccess/3521Sakurajima Island is a landmark of Kagoshima. It is an active composite volcano with 3 peaks, consisting of Kitadake (northern peak), Nakadake (central peak) and Minamidake (・・・
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