Travel Mar 28, 2020

Find solitude on Mount Kuju, central Kyushu’s highest peak

Part of Aso-Kuju National Park, Mount Kuju comprises a number of lofty peaks. But at 1,791 meters, Nakadake is the highest, and a worthwhile spot for any hiking enthusiast. It is also a must for those seeking the unusual and the unique.

Travel Oct 11, 2019

Top 10: A local's guide to the most unique hot springs in Kyushu

Panoramas, bubble baths and tingling testicles — The Japan Times' list of 10 of the most unique and rare onsen Kyushu has to offer.

Travel Aug 24, 2018

Swimming holes: Kyushu's under-frequented gems

Summers in Japan are survivable and even enjoyable if you combat the broiling temperatures with a visit to a swimming hole.