Articles about destinations in the Kyushu region
I’ll be honest, Fukuoka isn’t my favorite city in Japan, but I do enjoy indulging in Hakata ramen on every visit, usually at Ichiran or one of the many yatai stalls scattered throughout the city. Fukuoka may not have as many attractions as some of the more popular destinations in Japan but it is home … Read more
Nagasaki is a strange city. It’s strange in the sense that in many ways, it feels very “un-Japanese”. For one, it doesn’t seem to have the quirks that make Japan the endearingly eccentric country that it is. Things like giant mechanized robots and oddball restaurant concepts are nowhere to be found here. There’s no hi-tech … Read more
I didn’t know what to make of Fukuoka at first. It’s a bit sterile in feel and lacking in the cultural attractions you’d expect from old Japan. Compared to more popular cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and even Osaka, it felt more like a stopover, an entry point into Kyushu en route to more interesting destinations … Read more