Fukuoka Tower: The 108-Meter Christmas Present
It is 8:07 PM on a Friday night in Fukuoka. If you look towards the coast of Momochi, you will…
Kagoshima Illuminage: Ultraman & 1.5 Million Lights
While Fukuoka has its Christmas markets, Southern Kyushu offers a different kind of spectacle. The “Kagoshima Illuminage” at Yoshino Park…
KBC FESTA de SANTA: 130 Santas & The Kihinkan Light Show
You are right in time. It is Friday, December 19, and the holiday energy in Fukuoka is peaking. Located at…
Jokamachi Chofu Hina Matsuri : A Samurai Town in Bloom
As the plum blossoms begin to open in late winter, the historic castle town of Chofu transforms. The “Jokamachi Chofu…
Hinoyama Park Turkish Tulip Garden: A “Little Istanbul” Blooming Over the Strait
High above the Kanmon Strait, a hillside transforms into a vibrant carpet of flowers every spring. Hinoyama Park Turkish Tulip…
Sentei-sai: A Procession of Elegance and Mourning
Every year from May 2nd to 4th, the Dragon Palace gates of Akama Jingu in Shimonoseki open for a spectacle…
Shimonoseki Kaikyo Matsuri: History Comes Alive on the Strait
Every year during Golden Week (May 2–4), the Kanmon Strait transforms into a massive historical stage. The “Shimonoseki Kaikyo Matsuri”…
Amagase Park: The Ultimate Front-Row Seat to the Tsunoshima Bridge
Crossing the Tsunoshima Bridge is a bucket-list experience, but seeing it from afar is where the true magic lies. Located…
Retro Cute! Meeting the “London Bus” in Shimonoseki
In the exotic port town of Shimonoseki, amidst the sea breeze of the Arukaport area, a striking bright red vehicle…
Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park: An Emerald Paradise on the Sea of Japan
Located at the westernmost tip of Tsunoshima Island in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park is a destination that feels…
The Former British Consulate: A Red Brick Masterpiece in Shimonoseki
Amidst the lively atmosphere of the Karato port district, a distinguished red brick building stands as a testament to a…
Old Akita Shokai Building: A Japanese Garden in the Sky
In the heart of the retro Karato district, there stands a building that defies architectural logic. Built in 1915, the…