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South: Kyushu & Okinawa

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BRUTUSTokyo公園の木とともに育っていく。福岡・博多駅前の風変わりなパンビストロ 曲線の向こうに広がる、団らんの風景 2026年8月、福岡・博多駅前の「明治公園」にオープンしたベーカリー&パンビストロ〈Land Bageri〉。そのモチーフは、人が身を寄せ合い、火を囲んだ暮らしの原点を思わせる「洞窟」

September 25

The Japan Times LifeTokyoEmperor and empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto The imperial couple will visit areas in the cities of Yatsushiro and Uki and the town of Hikawa, which were hit hard by the July 28 quake.

September 25

Tokyo WeekenderTokyoSeven x Seven Itoshima: A Stylish Stay on the Fukuoka Coast Set on the western edge of Fukuoka, the Itoshima Peninsula is known for its dramatic coastline, farm-carpeted valleys and soft coastal light.

September 25

Casa BrutusSee旧印刷所を生かした、長崎を代表するロースター〈カリオモンズ〉のコーヒー空間。 全国で続くカフェの新規オープン。コーヒーへのこだわりに加え、店舗のデザインやフードメニュー、器選びにも個性が宿ります。新しい“波”が感じられる最新のカフェを毎日ご紹介!

September 24

Fukuoka NowKyushuFukuoka West Coast 2-Day Itinerary: Nishinoura and Futamigaura The stretch of coastline from Nishiura to Futamigaura, facing the Genkai Sea, is known as Fukuoka’s West Coast. Traditional fishing ports and villages remain part of the landscape...

September 11

Fukuoka NowKyushuTwo Days on Fukuoka’s East Coast: Sea, Island Life and Local Encounters The area stretching from Uminonakamichi to Shikanoshima feels remarkably different from central Fukuoka, even though it is still within the city limits. Cycle along the waterfront...

September 11

Fukuoka NowKyushuCanal City Hakata East Building Reopens: A First Look Inside Canal City Hakata's East Building reopens on Sep 4, 2026 after being closed since May 2023. Across its three floors, 16 stores bring together furniture and interiors, fashion, lifestyle goods, Kyushu…

September 3

MATCHAGo[Yufuin] Explore Top Attractions by Private Taxi: 5 Popular Spots & Fare Guide Stress-Free Yufuin Tour: Custom Spots for Rain or Crowds If you want to enjoy sightseeing in Yufuin comfortably, a private taxi is highly recommended as it eliminates the stress of getting around.…

September 22

MATCHAGoWorkation in Naha , Okinawa : How to enjoy a 2-day, 1-night trip combining work and resort life. Table of Contents Okinawa Harborview Hotel boasts excellent access, located approximately 15 minutes by car from Naha . Workation in Naha , Okinawa : How to enjoy a 2-day, 1-night trip combining…

September 21

dancyuEat【ありそうでない!驚きの焼酎つまみレシピ】お酒も親子丼も飲める!? 名物の〆「飲める親子丼」×熊本の米焼酎3スターズ/@学芸大学「つきかげ」 学芸大学「つきかげ」は、とにかく料理が旨い焼酎酒場。自慢の地鶏料理はもちろん、店主・高野裕貴さんが作るつまみは、“ありそうでなかった”食材の組み合わせに毎度驚かされます。最終回は、名物「飲める親子丼」に3種の米焼酎を合わせて。卵をトロトロに仕上げる秘訣は、その入れ方にありました。

September 21

MATCHAGoAugust 9, 2026: Let's see Okinawa traditional Eisa dance! Information on Eisa dances throughout the island and local areas. Eisa is a traditional dance held during the lunar Bon Festival. Every year in Okinawa, local youths parade through the village dancing Eisa.

September 19

Jalan Net NewsOfficial【鹿児島】黒豚とんかつの名店5選!鹿児島中央駅や天文館から徒歩圏内の店を厳選<2026> 養豚が盛んで、豚肉飼養頭数全国1位を誇る鹿児島県。特に約400年前、江戸時代から育成されてきた「かごしま黒豚」は、鹿児島名産のさつま芋などを飼料に、豊かな大地で育まれてきた伝統あるブランド豚です。 あっさりとしながらコク

September 17

Metropolis JapanTokyoFashionably Fukuoka A shopaholic's guide to the city

September 15

Metropolis JapanTokyoWhat To Do in Winter in Okinawa The ultimate cure for the winter blues

September 15

Metropolis JapanTokyoExploring Aso Kumamoto Life on the edge of the Earth

September 15
Kanpai (FR)

Kanpai (FR)GoOù faire de la plongée sous-marine à Miyako ou Ishigaki ? bonjour je voudrais faire quelques plongées à Miyako ou Ishigaki. Je prevois de passer 5 jours mi novembre entre Okinawa et ces îles je recherche des informations sur les centres de plongée et les…

September 12
Kanpai (FR)

Kanpai (FR)GoVisiter Kumamoto en automne 2026 à la suite du séisme de l'été ? Bonjour Je serai au Kyushu le mois prochain, je voulais savoir s'il n'y avait pas de problèmes à visiter Kumamoto à la suite du tremblement de terre de cet été. En vous remerciant par avance…

September 10

Fukuoka NowKyushuA Doctor Between Two Medical Cultures: Dr. Ronald Schlemper on Healthcare in Japan Sixteen years after Fukuoka Now first profiled him, the Dutch-born physician reflects on 22 years at International Clinic Tojinmachi, his new model of care, and what Japan gets right and wrong about…

September 1

Fukuoka NowKyushuFukuoka International School Opens New North Wing in Momochi On Aug 31, 2026, Fukuoka International School (FIS) marked the completion of its new North Wing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, campus tour and community gathering.

August 31

Fukuoka NowKyushuBOUNCEE by RIHGA Fukuoka Hakata Opens in Gionmachi Fukuoka is a city where younger generations and international visitors mingle, and new shops and services continue to emerge.

August 31

Fukuoka NowKyushuTour de Kyushu 2026 Fukuoka Stage: Tenjin Spectator Guide Saturday, October 10. An international road race will sweep through the streets of Fukuoka and finish right in the heart of Tenjin.

August 26

Fukuoka NowKyushuFrom Fukuoka to Kickstarter: JP Villeneuve Launches Seratone Karaoke JP is the founder and CEO of New Town, and Seratone is the company’s first product, a compact audio device designed to turn speakers you already own into a proper karaoke system.

August 17

Fukuoka NowKyushuBreakfast at Yamaya Sohonten Zen: A Refined Hakata Morning in Shirogane A Refined Fukuoka Morning in Shirogane. Leave home a little earlier than usual and sit overlooking a quiet garden while waiting for rice to finish cooking in a clay pot.

August 10

Fukuoka NowKyushuWhat makes Meiji Park more than just a new park beside Hakata Station Meiji Park sits in the middle of the Hakata Connected area, where the district around Hakata Station is being remade with newer, more earthquake-resistant buildings.

August 8