Rokubei, Shimabara local cuisine

Rokubei is a local cuisine in Shimabara. In 1792, Shimabara Disaster was occurred that

Mt. Mayuyama exploded and caused major damage due to landslides entire area of Shimabara.  

After that, the Shimabara Peninsula experienced a food crisis, and sweet potatoes became the

staple food. Rokubei is a noodle  dish using sweet potatoes invented by farmer Rokubei.

The sweet potatoes were powdered,  yams were added, and kneaded in boiling water to make

udon-like noodles.

January 11, 2025

First snow

It is First snow this year in Kitakyushu-city.

January 10, 2025

Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Caves

One of the most recommended Nature in Kitakyushu-city is Hiraodai Karst Plateau & Cave.

January 09, 2025

Shinto Shrine

We recommend visiting the Shrines Shrine where you can see Japan’s excellent architectures while

experiencing Japanese culture. There are many Shinto Shrines in Kyushu.

Shinto is the Japanese indigenous religion. It is an ethnic religion that has continued from Japan’s

ancient times to the present day, and has permeated all aspects of Japanese life and culture, and

has the energy to accept foreign cultures including religions and transform them into a Japanese style.

January 08, 2025

Takachiho-no yokagura

A massively shortened version of Takachiho-no yokagura is performed for tourists every night

throughout the year at the Takachiho Shrine. The one-hour show consists of just a few 

scenes of the story, performed by masked dancers and accompanied by traditional instrument.

We recommend you to experience real Japanese culture in Takachiho.

January 07, 2025

Christian Pilgrimage tour

Japanese Christian was started when St. Francis Xavier came to Japan as a first Christian missionary

in 1549 and has unique history of continuing faith while coexisting with Japanese Religion Shinto and

General society. It spread mainly to Nagasaki, Sotome, Shimabara, Unzen, Hirado, Goto, Amakusa

and other areas.

We can make the Christian Pilgrimage tour in Nagasaki region mentioned above areas.

January 06, 2025

Japanese meals and local cuisines

Eating delicious dishes from other cultures is one of the most enjoyable aspects of

travelling. We can arrange authentic Japanese meals and local cuisines that you have

never tasted before.

January 05, 2025

Shimebara Castle

Shimabara Castle is on of the most beautiful castle in Kyushu located at 

mountain foot of Unzen, Nagasaki-prefecture.

I really recommend you visit here to feel Japanese culture.

January 04, 2025

Yellow Handkerchief of happiness

Dream will come true, if you write your wish on the Yellow Handkerchief at the

Omisaki station of Shimabara Railway, operating in Shimabara peninsula, Nagasaki-prefecture.

January 03, 2025

Sara Udon, local cuisine in Nagasaki

Sara Udon is Noodle dish created in Nagasaki, which is the crispy, fragrant, extra-thin noodles

are mixed with the hot, thick vegetable sauce.

January 02, 2025