KUMAMOTO

Stay at an accommodation that once served Japanese feudal lords or one that has been around since the Edo Period!

Kyushu is where you can see some of the earliest cherry blossoms in full bloom!

The transient nature of cherry blossoms is an essential part of their beauty, but no one wants to be left in the dark when it comes to finding the perfect spot to see them.

Love that fresh-baked-bread smell? In the Kansai area, you can savor the scent of freshly fried waffles at 18 train stations thanks to the famous Mannekin chain. Read on to learn all about these amazing waffles!

Every traveler to Japan should be sure to visit at least a few of the nation's stellar World Heritage Sites, ranging from 1,000-year-old temples and shrines to breathtaking natural biospheres.

There are a variety of interesting festivals in each prefecture of Japan throughout the year.

Immerse yourself in sites that look like they could be straight out of Ghibli's classic film 'Castle in the Sky.'

Of the 23 sites in Japan recognized by UNESCO for contributing to the nation's Meiji Era industrial revolution, 16 are located in Kyushu.