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Reclaimed Land near Misumi Port – Where People Redrew the Coastline

Reclaimed Land near Misumi Port – Where People Redrew the Coastline
Around Misumi Port in Kumamoto, the relationship between people and the sea can be seen directly in the landscape.Today, roads, fields, port facili...

Himekoso Shrine – Where the Tanabata Legend Lives in Fukuoka

Himekoso Shrine – Where the Tanabata Legend Lives in Fukuoka
In the quiet city of Ogori in Fukuoka Prefecture stands an ancient shrine connected to one of Japan's most beloved stories. Its official name is Hi...

Wind Chimes at Night – Miyajidake Shrine

Wind Chimes at Night – Miyajidake Shrine
On a summer night in Fukuoka, thousands of delicate sounds drift through the grounds of Miyajidake Shrine. The sound comes from furin — traditional...

Matsura Sayohime – A Legend of Love and Farewell

Matsura Sayohime – A Legend of Love and Farewell
In northern Kyushu, there is an ancient story of love, separation, and a woman waiting beside the sea. Her name was Matsura Sayohime.Her legend is ...

Onyoku Museum – Listening to the Past in Nagasaki

Onyoku Museum – Listening to the Past in Nagasaki
Deep in the countryside of Nagasaki Prefecture is a museum where the past is not only preserved. It can still be heard.The Onyoku Museum is home to...

Urakami Cathedral – Faith, Destruction, and Rebirth in Nagasaki

Urakami Cathedral – Faith, Destruction, and Rebirth in Nagasaki
In Nagasaki stands a cathedral whose history reflects both the tragedy and the extraordinary resilience of this city. Urakami Cathedral is located ...

The Sea of Itoshima, Fukuoka

The Sea of Itoshima, Fukuoka
Today, I would like to introduce another beautiful place from my hometown, Fukuoka. Just west of Fukuoka City lies Itoshima, a coastal area known f...

Glover Garden in Midsummer

Glover Garden in Midsummer
Under the intense summer sun, Glover Garden offers one of the most beautiful views of Nagasaki. The deep blue sky.The brilliant green of the garden...

Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street

Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street
Nagasaki has always been different from many other cities in Japan. For centuries, it was a place where Japanese, Chinese, and Western cultures met...

The Sea of Shikanoshima, Fukuoka

The Sea of Shikanoshima, Fukuoka
Today, I would like to introduce another beautiful place from my hometown, Fukuoka. Shikanoshima is a small island located at the entrance to Hakat...

Mitama Festival at Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine

Mitama Festival at Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine
Every summer, during the traditional Obon season in Japan, Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine is illuminated by countless lanterns for the Mitama Festival. It i...

Nagasaki Peace Park and the Peace Statue by Seibo Kitamura

Nagasaki Peace Park and the Peace Statue by Seibo Kitamura
On August 9, 1945, at 11:02 a.m., an atomic bomb exploded over Nagasaki.Countless lives were lost, and the city was forever changed. Today, Nagasak...