Kyushu

Kagoshima Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of Japan, on the island of Kyushu. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, historical sites, and active volcanoes. Kagoshima is characterized by its diverse geography, including mountains, hot springs, and coastal areas. Sakurajima is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and is a prominent symbol of […]

Okinawa is a small, island based prefecture. The prefecture was once a strategic stronghold for the US during World War II. To this day, the American presence in Okinawa is strong, with about 25,000 American military/air force personnel stationed in Okinawa.  For locals, Okinawa is a popular destinations, as the tropical climate boasts year round

Miyazaki Prefecture is among the most southern prefectures in Japan, home to subtropical climates, pristine beaches and stunning natural beauty. Miyazaki Prefecture, home to just over 1 million people, is rarely visited by tourists due to it being a bit out of the way from the major tourist destinations. But Miyazaki offers a great experience

Oita Prefecture is located in the northern region of the island of Kyushu. It’s capital city is Oita City, home to approximately half a million people. Given its location in the mountains and along the coast, there is quite a large contrast of regional specialties and dishes. Agriculture and the fishing are both large industries

Nagasaki Prefecture, located in the northern region of the Island of Kyushu, and is composed of several islands in the sub tropics of Japan.  Nagasaki Prefecture is one of the only places in Japan that you can see a huge Catholic presence, with there be being approximately 70,000 Catholics in the prefecture, which accounts for

Fukuoka Prefecture is located in the northernmost section of the island of Kyushu. It has a population of about 5 million people. The Capital city is Fukuoka City, and that houses a population of 1.5 Million people. Back in the early days of Japan, Fukuoka was one of the first regions to be founded, as

Kumamoto Prefecture is located in south west Japan, on the island of Kyushu. The capital city of the prefecture is Kumamoto, home of the Kumamoto castle, which is currently damaged from a recent earthquake. The prefecture is perfect for those who love the great outdoors, and is a volcanologist heaven, as volcanoes and hot springs are