Uomachi and Kyomachi Ginteigai are the arcade downtown shopping streets connected from JR Kokura Station in Kitakyushu-city. The literal meaning of Gintengai is the Silver roof arcade shopping street and Uomachi Gintengai is the birth place of Japanese arcade shopping street constructed in 1991. Now, there are many kind of fantastic shops and restaurant along the street.  

Uomachi & Kyomachi Shopping street, in K…の続きを読む

  A salt making plant by the ancient production method. Mataichino shio  “Kobo Totan” located in Shima-cho, Itoshima peninsula. A salt and a magnesium chloride are produced with Genkai sea water by the ancient production method.  The salt pudding is recommended​​.  

Mataichino shio  “Kobo Totan", in Itoshi…の続きを読む

  Coffee break under the traditional atmosphere. The restaurant was designed by renown architecture designer Kengo Kuma in 2011. The concept of the design is Harmony of Modern and traditional by natural material; 2000 cedar timber is assembled in a traditional wood structure without using nails. Enjoy the luxurious time in the warmth of wood and the scent of coffee.

Starbucks at Dazaifu Shrine, in Fukuoka-…の続きを読む

  Breath taking scenery in harmony with the Shrine.  Ukiha Inari Shrine, located at foot of Mino mountain range, 130 m height from sea level. The 90 vermilion coloured Torii Gates stand on the 300 steps stairs is introduced you from bottom area to the Shrine main building. From the Shrine compound, a breath taking panoramic view of Chikugo plain in harmony with Torii Gate can be enjoyed.

Ukiha Inari Shrine, Fukuoka-prefecture…の続きを読む

  The country of Green Tea, Yame.  The Green Tea grown in Yame is one of the highest grade of tea throughout Japan.  This is the large Tea plantation spreading on a gently sloping hilly area, about 70 ha. There is an observatory at the top of hill,  Ariake bay as well as Shimabara Peninsula in Nagasaki-prefecture can be seen on sunny days.

Yame Central Tea Plantation, Fukuoka-pre…の続きを読む

  One of the most famous temple in Fukuoka prefecture known for being a great place for cherry blossom viewing in the spring, and many people visit in the autumn to see the fall foliage. The temple was founded in 725, Nara period by Seiga, who come from India as a priest during the period. There is an Important Cultural Property which is the 4.8 meter wooden  Avalokitesvara statue in the main hall.  The main hall was founded by Kuroda Tsugutaka who was the 6th feudal lord of Kuroda clan in Fukuoka. 400 years of age big maple tree, which has been designated as natural monument of Fukuoka prefecture, has been said to be planted by him.

Raizan Sennyo-ji temple, Itoshima, Fukuo…の続きを読む

  Karatsu and Yobuko, located on the Higashi Matsuura Peninsula in the north-western part of Saga-prefecture, have been prosperous from ancient times as an important point for trade with Mainland China. Karatsu is a part of Genkai Quasi-National Park, and has many scenic spots. Yobuko is a town of Fishing industry, famous for Squid and Morning Market called Asaichi. Yobuko is located northern tip of Saga-prefecture and is facing to Genkai-nada Sea. A lot of places were as a Shooting location of Thailand drama.

Karatsu & Yobuko, in Saga-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Kunisaki Peninsula is a rural area located on the north-east side of  Oita-prefecture. It is especially popular for it’s onsen, and trekking, and the local cuisine can be enjoyed as well. Kunisaki peninsula began to develop 1,300 years ago as a sacred religious ground influenced by local mountain and nature worship.

Kunisaki Peninsula, in Oita-prefecture…の続きを読む

  Omura is the city located in the center of Nagasaki-prefecture and has Nagasaki Airport. It is approximately 40 minutes to Nagasaki-city by a car.   Omura was the territory of the Omura clan. In 1549, when the missionary Francisco Xavier introduced Christianity to Japan, the feudal lord Omura Sumitada allowed to spread Christianity, and in 1563 Omura Sumitada himself became a Christian, becoming Japan’s first Christian feudal lord. And then, many people became Christians in Omura area. However, in 1587, the year Omura Sumitada died, Toyotomi Hideyoshi issued ban on Christianity. Since then, many Christians have been martyred here.             Population : 97,000 people, Population density : 770 people / km2

Omura, in Nagasaki-prefecture…の続きを読む

  The largest Outlets in Kyushu, and is located Higashida in Kitakyushu-city. There are 140 outlet stores, including the world’s leading imported brands, outdoor sports brands, and speciality stores. And also there are restaurant and cafes. There are many places where not only adults but also children can enjoy such as Space LABO, ASOBLE, Gira Park HIGASHIDA as well as Activation Field.     

THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu, in Fukuoka-prefe…の続きを読む