What You’ll See at Mifune Dinosaur Museum
Aug 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus
If you’re a dinosaur fan, you need to pay Mifune Dinosaur Museum a visit. Located in the small town of Mifune in Kumamoto prefecture, the site was home to numerous...[ Click to read more ]
Best Bars for Expats in Kumamoto
Aug 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto is one of the best spots for nightlife on Kyushu Island. In the downtown area, particularly Sakae Dori, expats can find plenty of haunts where they can enjoy a...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Best Coffee in Kumamoto
Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto locals love a good cup of coffee. This is great news for visitors who also want to make sure their daily caffeine is delicious. Coffee Gallery Despite being located...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Straw Hat Pirates in Kumamoto
Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, grew up in Kumamoto. After an earthquake severely damaged the city in 2016, he started a revival project in partnership with the prefecture...[ Click to read more ]
What to Visit in Kikuchi
Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Kyushu, in general, is packed with great outdoor adventures — from mountains to climb and trails to cycle to rivers to wade in and forests to bathe in. One of...[ Click to read more ]
Best Shopping Spots in Kumamoto
Jun 27, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Whether you’re looking for modern malls full of big brand outlets or a more traditional bustling high street, Kumamoto has plenty to keep shoppers busy across the prefecture. This includes...[ Click to read more ]
Craft Workshops for an Interactive Experience in Kumamoto
Jun 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Seeing crafts in exhibitions gives you a good sense of the culture that created them and an idea of the craftsmanship involved. However, nothing compares to having the experience of...[ Click to read more ]
How to Reach Kumamoto from Tokyo or Kansai
May 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Most visitors to Japan are aware of the top tourist destinations, such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other places in Kansai. However, there are interesting spots to see all over...[ Click to read more ]
Sites to See on a Trip Around Yatsushiro
May 31, 2024 By Justin Hanus
A great option for a day trip if you’re in Kumamoto is Yatsushiro. This is a top destination for learning more about history and culture in Japan. 1. Kirai Art...[ Click to read more ]
Things to Do with Kids in Kumamoto
May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
If you’ve got kids, you’ll know how important it is to have an ongoing list of activities and places to go to entertain them at weekends or during school holidays....[ Click to read more ]
