One Piece Statues in Kumamoto-prefecture

The Great Kumamoto Earthquake occurred in 2016, causing extensive damage throughout

Kumamoto-prefecture. As part of the Kumamoto Reconstruction Project from Earthquake,

the statue of Luffy was erected in the Kumamoto Prefectural Government Promenade in

November 2018. This was realized with the cooperation of Eiichiro Oda, a native of

Kumamoto-city and the author of the popular manga “One Piece,” to support the reconstruction

of the areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake.

In November 2020, another 9 statues were erected at other places in Kumamoto-prefecture.

January 15, 2025

Tosu Premium Outlets

The biggest outlet mall in Kyushu located in Tosu, Saga-prefecture.

There are 150 famous shops from in/outside of japan, including Golf shops as well.

January 14, 2025

Hell tour in Beppu

The most enjoyable experience in Beppu is Jigoku Meguri or Hell tour.  A collection of hot springs

where the water bubbles forth from underground, often with unusual result.

January 13, 2025

Itoshima Oyster Barbecue

Itoshima is the nearest resort area from Fukuoka-city, Oyster Barbecue can be enjoyed

in winter season. There are many Oyster Barbecue Huts at five fishing harbours.

The huts from end of October to March or April.

January 12, 2025

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