My favorite Tonkotsu Ramen restaurant in Kitakyushu-city.

Tonkotsu Ramen is local cuisine, my favorite local restaurant is Nagahama Ramen

Tonpei, in Kitakyushu-city.

Tonkotsu Ramen made with white soup from pork bone and thin noodles. 

December 22, 2024

Eel restaurant in Kitakyushu-city

The most recommended local Eel cuisine is Steamed Eel that was born in Yanagawa 

more than 300 years ago. Rice seasoned with a special sauce is topped by grilled 

eel and thin shredded omelet, all of which is steamed in a bamboo steamer.

December 21, 2024

Yoshinogari Remains, in Saga-prefecture

The largest archeological remains in Japan.  Lie on the spacious hilly area in the north-eastern

part of Saga-prefecture. Remains of a ringed-dugout settlement presumably dating back to the

3rd century B.C. were unearthed there, and excavation is still underway at the site.

They are among the largest archeological remains in Japan.

December 20, 2024

Rice terraces in Hoshino village, Fukuoka-prefecture

The most beautiful stone-built rice terraces in Hoshino village are those in Hirouchi and Uehara.

These rice terraces won the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Award in the “Beautiful Japanese

Village Landscape Contest” in 1994, and were selected as one of the “100 Best Rice Terraces in

Japan” in 1999. The 425 terraces and 137 steps (230m difference in altitude) spread over an area

of ​​about 12.6 hectares, and the beautiful staircase pattern follows the shape of the mountain.

December 19, 2024

History of Japanese Christianity

Christian history in Japan was started when St. Francis Xavier came to Japan as a first Christian

missionary in 1549. Then Christianity was spread in Nagasaki region. However, unparalleled

hidden Cristian history was started from when Toyotomi Hideyoshi Shogunate proclaimed Christian

ban in 1587. During ban on Christianity, people secretly continued to faith while surviving in the

midst of the conventional society and Japanese religions.

Since ban on the Christianity was lifted in 1873, new Christian history in Japan has begun.

December 18, 2024

Heart Rock, in Yame, Fukuoka-prefecture

Located in Yabe Village, Yame-city, on the north wall of the Hyuga Dam, which irrigates the

fields of Yame, is the Heart Rock (220m long, 180m wide), which has been drawing attention

as a power spot for finding love and achieving romance.

December 17, 2024

Shochu brewery, Beniotome Shuzo, in Fukuoka-prefecture

Let’s sample Chochu at Beniotome Shuzo.  Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage less

than 45% alcohol by volume. Typically shochu contains 25% alcohol by volume, which is

weaker than whisky or standard-strength vodka but stronger than wine and sake.

The shochu of Beniotome Shuzo is distilled from Sesame.  The brewery can be visited and

there is a tasting corner,  Let’s sample Chochu.

posted on December 16.2024

12 days Kyushu tour for Singapore Customer

Number of travelers : 4 persons

Schedule : December 3 to 14, 2024 

Transportation : Private vehicle with English speaking driver

Where to visit : Itoshima, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Takachiho

  Aso, Yufuin, Beppu, Yanagawa, Fukuoka

What our Customer have to say

Hi Takako & MD Masa,

Thanks for reaching out to us. Indeed, we are thankful for the trip organised by your company

and we had much fun/laughter as a family, while having a deeper appreciation of Japan in

various aspects. Attached is our appreciation note to Mr Sekimoto who spent the bulk of his

time with us. He has a copy of this appreciation note and officially we would like to commend

him for his professionalism and provision of excellent service.

Many thanks once again.

posted on December 15, 2024 

The oldest boatman for Yanagawa canal boat cruise

The most exciting experience in Yanagawa is Canal boat cruise.

Kachan Tanaka is the oldest boatman who is 87 years old.

He is a very good singer and is a friend of the popular singer Uchiyamada Hiroshi.

December 14, 2024 

Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine, I visit everyday

Shinozaki Hachiman Shrine near my house in Kitakyushu-city, I visit almost everyday

before going to the office to pray for world peace, safety of journey and happiness of people.  

December 13