Better Know Your Shochu
Learn more about the history, varieties and drinking customs of one of the most typical Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Learn more about the history, varieties and drinking customs of one of the most typical Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Festivals, beautiful scenery, food, culture and fun! You'll never get bored in Kagoshima.
Shinto shrines can be found just about everywhere in Japan. But shrines in Kyushu are special, because Kyushu is, according to legend, home to the first places where the Shinto gods descended to Earth.
While many rural areas of Japan are giving a small stipend to pay for housing, one area of Kagoshima is pulling out all the stops to bring in new residents.
Because of its location on the Ring of Fire, Japan has more than 100 volcanoes—making it a top destination for those interested in these powerful symbols of danger and beauty.
Think you can handle watching these drone-shot videos and not be compelled to visit Japan? Just try!
Did you know that each of Japan’s 47 prefectures has a designated monster?
Oita has the most hot spring sources, but Hokkaido has the most spas—and the highest onsen is in Toyama.