8 Amazing Days on a JR Kyushu Rail Pass
Discover the beauty of four Kyushu prefectures by rail! Wander castle towns, stroll through samurai residences and visit historic shrines tied to the founding of Japan, all surrounded by delicious local cuisine!
Explore Kyushu on a Sightseeing Train
There are many sightseeing trains in Kyushu, with a wide variety of entertaining events going on in the trains and around the stations. We'll show you how to have much more fun than just looking out the window!
Autumn is for the Arts in Japan
As the heat and humidity drop and the leaves start to change color in Japan, there’s almost poetry in the air. Autumn is the season of the arts!
A Shopper's Guide to Japanese Rice
Master the art of selecting the best rice for every occasion!
Seaweed Pairings
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
Count on us to help you find the perfect seaweed to go with a variety of Japanese dishes.
Japanese Powerfoods for Smooth Skin
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
Japanese people are considered to have amazing skin, and one well-known source of great skin comes from a good diet. As the general Japanese diet is very healthy and full of detoxifying properties, let's check out some serious powerfoods from Japan!
Top 20 Street Foods of Osaka
Osaka is one of the most famous cities for food in Japan. Here's our guide to Osaka's must-eat street food!
7 Sweet Baking Tools from the ¥100 Shop
Baking doesn't have to be a costly commitment. Here are our Top 7 baking tools from the ¥100 shop!
A Fulfilling 8-Day Itinerary for Fukuoka
We've got an 'all-planned-out' travel itinerary for eight days of exploration in Fukuoka, Japan.
7 Featured Snacks from the ¥100 Shop
¥100 shops are full of treasures, but some goods are special finds that you can sometimes only get from these discount shops.
Add a Bit of 'Neba-Neba' to Your Diet
Looking for some adventurous yet healthy food options? Get a hold of these three sticky, slimy foods—if you can!
Recharge with the Power of Rice Vinegar
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
Find out how rice vinegar can keep your energy levels up even through the early autumn heat.
6 Geothermal Days in the 'Land of Fire'
Spend a day hugging the edge of one of the world's largest calderas, meander through eight boiling 'hells,' let yourself get buried in steaming hot sand, and even visit Hello Kitty—there's an incredible array of things to be done in Kyushu!
5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Natto'
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
Anthony Bourdain, who has tried eating silkworms for a meal, has refused to eat 'natto'. But with a little familiarity, and a lot of convincing that this superfood is oh-so-healthy, you'd forget that this fermented soybean is downright stinky.
8 Hot Spots to Book in Kyushu—If You Can!
We'd love to stay in any of these eight amazing Kyushu locales—but they're so popular it can be really hard to get a space!
The Japanese Secret to Longevity Through Food
Food & Drink Healthy Japanese Food
For more than a decade, Japanese people have remained in the top ranks of the longevity scale. One of the biggest secrets to their long lives is rooted in their cuisine.
A Kyushu Trip the Whole Family Can Enjoy!
Saga, Kumamoto and Nagasaki offer shopping, theme parks, hot springs, brewery tours and many more unique experiences. There's something for everyone!
20 Great Ramens from the Land of Tonkotsu
Kyushu is famous in Japan as the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen—so it would be a waste to visit the region without trying some of its signature noodles!
The Power of Soybeans
Deeper Japan Healthy Japanese Food
Soybeans are one of the most-used plants in Japan, with countless recipes calling on one or several soy products. Here are 10 things made from soybeans you'll surely encounter while you're in Japan.
6 Items for True Bento Masters—Each Only ¥100!
If you enjoy making cute bento, then you absolutely must have these items at ¥100 apiece.
