A Sip of History & Flavor – Exploring Kyushu’s Green Teas
Green tea, so central to Japanese daily life, actually originated in Northern Kyushu! Below, I present a brief guide to three of Kyushu’s main tea producing regions and their particular types of Japanese green tea.
Okawachiyama – The Village of Secret Kilns and Hidden Mountain Shrines
Okawachiyama, Saga. As soon as you get off the bus, sightseeing starts. You see the mountains in the background, narrow roads, pottery and porcelain everywhere, a stream and cute little bridges over it.
The Annual Arita Porcelain Market 2018: A Trip Off the Beaten Track
Every year between April 29th and May 5th, a period with a cluster of national holidays known in Japan as Golden Week, the village of Arita holds a festival about all things porcelain
Come to the Saga International Balloon Fiesta, Where Hot Air Balloons Meet Japanese Festivities!
The Saga International Balloon Fiesta is on now and it's a great time to visit Saga! This year the weather doesn’t even feel like winter yet!
Karatsu Kunchi: Being Thankful For A Good Harvest and Wishing For Prosperity
The highlight of the festival are the huge floats, made using traditional materials and methods (like wood, washi paper, clay, lacquer and gilding) and each one has its own story. They range from colourful fish, to lions and dragons. At night they will have lanterns hanging from them...
Honouring the Spirits of Our Ancestors in Nagasaki: Spirit Boat Procession
During Obon In Nagasaki, the spirits of the deceased are transported on a symbolic spirit boat. Each family makes and personalizes the boats according to the hobbies, lifestyle and favourite things of the loved ones that have departed.
Kashima Gatalympics – Japan’s Coolest Sporting Event
You’ve probably heard the idiom “Here’s mud in your eye”, an expression used to wish someone success or happiness while tossing a glass of beer.
Ureshino Hot Springs
Onsen or hot spring is one of the best attractions in Japan. Your once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan would be incomplete without a unique hot spring experience. But did you ever know that in Japan, some hot springs can literally make your skin and body healthy?
Saga International Balloon Fiesta
The Saga International Balloon Festival (SIBF) is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Japan. The festival officially began in 1980 and has grown from a gathering of 5 hot air balloons to a world-class competition.
A Stunning German Palace with Precious Porcelains at Saga Prefecture!
Arita Porcelain Park in Saga is a theme park filled with beautiful architecture and porcelains, adding to that NEW experiences.
A Trip to Yoshinogari Historical Park in Saga
Yoshinogari Historical Park in Saga Prefecture was established to preserve Yoshinogari ruins.
10 Best Autumn-Leaf Viewing Spots in Kyushu – Saga and Nagasaki
Japan's southern island of Kyushu has way too many autumn-leaf viewing spots to introduce them all to you here, so let us show you some of the best spots in Saga and Nagasaki.