Kyushu
The subtropical southwest, packed with volcanoes, hot springs and hearty food. Highlights include Fukuoka's ramen, Beppu's steaming baths and historic Nagasaki.
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17 articles
Prefecture boundaries: dataofjapan/land
Hydrangea Season in Tokyo: Meigetsuin, Hakusan Shrine & the Hidden Spots
Ajisai (紫陽花 / hydrangea) blooms during Japan's least internationally celebrated season — the rainy season (梅雨 / tsuyu),…
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Cherry Blossoms in Tohoku: Japan’s Last Sakura Season (April–May)
Tokyo's cherry blossom season concludes by mid-April. Kyoto's by mid-April as well. For the vast majority of international…
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Aso-Kuju National Park: Volcanic Plateaus & Wild Horses in Kyushu
Aso-Kuju National Park (阿蘇くじゅう国立公園) encompasses the Mount Aso caldera (covered extensively in the dedicated Mt. Aso article) and…
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Attack on Titan Real Locations: Hita City (Oita) & Beyond
"Attack on Titan" (進撃の巨人 / Shingeki no Kyojin) — Hajime Isayama's manga (2009–2021) and its anime adaptation —…
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Princess Mononoke Real Forest | Yakushima & Shirakami
Ghibli Real Locations · Princess Mononoke Princess Mononoke: Where the ForestSpirit’s Forest Actually Exists Yakushima’s Moss Forest ·…
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