Long ago Japan was divided into many small provinces. The lords of each province fought to take each other’s territory. Castles were built by the lords to show off their power and control their provinces. They were both …

Japanese Castle…の続きを読む

Kyushu has rich landscapes including nature and diverse cultures including food cultures. And also, Kyushu is known as ‘Onsen island’ and there are many Onsen resorts to stop into while you’re travelling around.   & …

Nature in Kyushu…の続きを読む

  Kokura Gion Daiko is a summer festivals in which the main attraction is the playing the drums. In 1958 the event was designated as an intangible folk cultural asset of Fukuoka prefecture. On July 1st the Kokura Gi …

Kokura Gion Daiko (小倉祇園太鼓）…の続きを読む