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Arita porcelain

Arita porcelain called Arita-yaki is 400-year old porcelain from Arita in 
Saga Prefecture.
The piece have bright, elegant pictures drawn in transparent while 
porcelain.
In the early 17th century, a group led by the Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong 
discovered a pottery stone in the Izumi Mountain of Arita. He was the first 
to make porcelain in Japan. 
   
In those days, it was shipped from Imari Port, and do Arita-yaki is sometimes 
called Imari.
Arita-yaki was exported to Europe in the later half of the century, and it, along 
with Chinese porcelain, greatly influenced European pottery.
The unique Arita-yaki red, green and yellow pattern called Kakiemon style was 
loved by Europe’s aristocrats.

Every year during Golden Week in spring, the Arita Ceramic Bazaar is held 
in Arita.
Over 500 shops set up business and over a million people come from around 
the country. You’ll find all kinds of pottery, from daily items costing less than 
100yen to masterpieces costing millions of yen.

Toward the Meiji Restoration

At this place in August 1864, the combined fleet of America, Britain, France and 
Holland attacked and defeated the Choshu-han Clan, which governed this 
region of Japan.
  

This event was a turning point in Japanese history toward the Meiji Restoration
and modern Japan today.

This cannons are replica of the one used by the Choshu-han during the battle.
 

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Okinawa / Manzamo

Manzamo, one of the most exciting scenic spot 

Located on the west coast of Okinawa Island, is a scenic spot famous for its
breathtaking view from the top of precipitous cliff about 20 meters high.
　　
Referred to as the " Elephant’s Nose" , it is a broad, flat land of raised coral reef
covered with natural green grasses.

Located in Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, this expanse of lush vegetation
is designated as a Natural Monument of Okinawa Prefecture.

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Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle known as " Gusuku", which is unique in Okinawa.

Built on the upland 120 meters above sea level, this world heritage-listed 
castle overlooks Naha City, the capital of the Okinawa prefecture.
　　
This architectural wonder was profoundly influenced by the architectural 
style of Japan and China.
The pattern of dragons and vermilion lacquer coating reflect the Chinese 
influence, whereas the structural from of the roof indicates the Japanese 
influence.

The castle is magnificently illuminated from sunset to midnight.

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Kabuki

 

Kabuki, is one of Japanese traditional stage arts along with Nho

 

It is said to have originated in Kyoto with a woman named Okuni at the beginning of the 17th century.
However, it is now performed only by male actors, so it amazing that the
very first performance was by a woman.
Male actors called onnagata specialize in playing female roles.　
Kabuki started out as theater for the common people, so it does not
have strict rules like nho or traditional Japanese music and dance.
The stage was similar to nho stage at first, but has changed 
gradually.
The hanamichi is a platform extending from the main stage, 
and is used by actors to come and go from the main stage.

 

In Kyushu, you can watch Kabuki at Hakata-za located in Fukuoka-city

 

Hakata-za
The theater for Kabuki plays, musicals, the Takarazuka 
Revue and variety of other shows that are performed 
monthly.
more …

 

Waka

 

Waka is a style of verse usually containing thirty-one syllable in five lines.
It follows a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern.

        

　
Waka is probably the oldest poetic style in Japan.
In Heian period ( 784-1185) the exchange of romantic waka between men and women 
of noble families became popular.
However, waka was used almost exclusively by the cobles, and was never very popular 
among commoners.

In the past there were several styles of waka.
They were all based on a similar syllable pattern, but had different length.

Over time, however, the five-line style known as tanka became dominant
and is the only style still popular today.

Indeed, the term of tanka has now become synonymous with waka.

 

Beppu Onsen resort

Beppu in Oita Prefecture is a popular hot spring town nestle at the foot 
of volcanos, Mt. Yufu and Mt. Tsurumi.

       
 

Boasting more than 2,800 hot spring sources and flowing rate of nearly 
137,000 kiloliters per day, Beppu is considered a paradise of hot springs 
famous for high therapeutic effects.
The town is divided into eight major hot spring areas collectively called 
“Beppu Hatto”, which offer beautiful scenery and various type of water of 
different qualities.

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Hakata

 

Fukuoka-city was originally two separate towns the common fork’s
Hakata and the lordly Fukuoka castle town.

Hakata located east side of Naka River, was a commercial town prospered as important
Asian Continent for many years.

   

 

Now, around JR Hakata Station, many office buildings are rising, and restaurants 
and hotels are standing close together after Canal City Hakata that which is a 
large scale compound institution.
Here also there are a lot of historical buildings including Kushida Shrine, 
Hakozaki Shrine, Hakata Machiya Furusatokan and Tochoji temple.

you can feel these old Hakata by a half day excursion on foot.

There are many festivals held here in Hakata including Hakata Dontaku  
and Hakata Gion Yamagasa.

●Where to visit


 

Sushi

Sushi is the most popular Japanese traditional cuisine in the world what we would like 
serve you and made of vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients including fish (cooked or uncooked) and vegetables.

Historically. Sushi was a dish only eaten on special occasion such as festivals or 
parties for congratulating people on promotion, engagements or graduations.

These day, there are a lot of cheap, fast sushi restaurants including Kaiten-sushi 
restaurant, which offer run-of-the-mill sushi.

There are a few distinct terms used at sushi restaurant.
For example;
・the part of tuna with a lot of fat is called Toro
・ginger is gari, soy sauce is murasaki
・hot green tea is agari.

Here are some tips to really bring out the sushi’s delicious taste.
First, hold sushi upside down in your chopsticks and dip it in a little 
soy sauce.
But never dip omelet sushi or vinegared fish sushi in soy sauce.

Also, eat ginger when you have fish sushi.
It kills fishy smell and clears the taste on your tongue.
It is said that ginger also help to reduce the hot favor of wasabi.

Tea Ceremony

The Tea Ceremony follows a traditional ceremony of serving tea to guest, was 
perfected in about middle of the 16th century.

【How to make the tea】
In the Tea Ceremony, powdered green tea called “matcha” is used.
First, a little powdered green tea in put in a tea cup.
Next, hot water is poured in and it is stirred with a tea whisk　called chasen 
made of bamboo.

You can enjoy the Tea Ceremoney Kokura Castle Garden　in Kitakyushu-city.

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