Kyushu

Traditional Wisdom and Technology Thriving in Modern Life

Japan, where tradition and innovation exist side by side.

Oita - A City with Many Centuries of Overseas Ties

Steeped in a centuries-long tradition of forming ties with other countries through trade, the city of...

Chasing the Winds of Early Summer

Verdant mountains, skies and seas brighter than ever, flowers blooming brilliantly—the perfect season for...

A Leading Japanese City for Startups

The city of Fukuoka, with a population of 1.57 million, boasts the largest economy in the Kyushu region.

Relics of a Hidden Christian Past in the Nagasaki Region

In June, UNESCO added Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region to their list of World Cultural Heritage Sites...

Kumamoto, the“ Land of Water”

With spring water flowing from more than 1,000 locations across the prefecture and an abundance of gorges, waterfalls, and groundwater,...

Living and Learning Globally in Oita

The city of Beppu in Oita Prefecture is where one will find the international university Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)...

Guiding Japan Visitors with Firsthand Information

When Stefan Schauwecker launched the site japan-guide.com in July 1996 he was excited to use the Internet,...

Regional Strength

Kumamoto Prefecture, located in the central part of the island of Kyushu, has long been an administrative and economic hub...

The Charms of the G7 Ministerial Meetings Host Cities

Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, about an hour and 40 minutes by plane from Tokyo, will be the venue for the G7 Energy Ministerial Meeting.

Japan’s Regional Strength

Oita Prefecture is located in the northeastern part of Kyushu, Japan’s gateway to the rest of Asia...

Japan’s Regional Power

Encouraging foreign companies to invest in Japan plays a crucial part in Abenomics—the economic program advocated...