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.

Escape to the tranquil world of Japan's secret hot spring villages! 🌿 Discover the hidden gems of Kyushu, where relaxation meets natural beauty. Let the soothing waters rejuvenate your spirit.

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 ...