Japan is home to 27,000 hot springs sources, but overtourism has reduced some of the country’s onsen water supply to a record ...

We were standing in the open, wood-paneled kitchen of Mirukashi Salon, a hyper-seasonal culinary retreat set in the hilly countryside of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands. It was ...

If you read Kyushu's palms, you will find lines that run deep, telling vivid stories of Japan from a precious past, perhaps forgotten elsewhere. In its present is a world of Japanese culture ...

“But what will happen to Japan?” This was one of the last questions ... for the country with our children as possible — the wonders of the convenience stores, the science of noodle slurping ...

Heritage Expeditions is launching two new itineraries for 2026 onboard its 140-guest expedition ship, the Heritage Adventurer. The first trip takes place in April and sails to destinations in Japan ...

Different localities have their own unique flavors. Western Japan's Kyushu region is known for its distinctly sweet soy sauce, which has a surprisingly recent history. Japan has more than 1,000 ...

Kyushu is a region where the traditional skills of kenjutsu – Japanese swordsmanship – remain deeply embedded, with more dojo (practice halls) for kendo than anywhere else in Japan.

Sakura, or cherry trees, are one of Japan's most iconic natural wonders, celebrated for their delicate pink blossoms. Here is everything to know about planning your trip. Hanami marks the arrival ...

DAZAIFU, Fukuoka Prefecture--An outstanding collection of Japanese swords that had been in private hands and never shown to the public before is now on display at the Kyushu National Museum in ...

In Japan, where the shinkansen has redefined efficiency, there exists an anomaly — the Seven Stars in Kyushu, a train that moves not with speed but with intention. Over two days and one night ...