This shrine is located in a rock cave facing the sea in Nichinan City. It has been practiced by the people of Miyazaki for more than 1,000 years. There is a statue of a rabbit at the back of the cave, and it is said that if you pet it, you will be cured of illness …
Mentaiko is a famous specialty of Fukuoka, but it cannot be stored at room temperature, which has been a hurdle for travelers. However, this is a canned type of mentaiko that can be stored at room temperature and is becoming popular among travelers. It is marinated in oil from cottonseeds and can be used as …
This is a thin crispy rice cracker made with mentaiko (spicy fish eggs). In addition to the plain flavor, this product comes in a variety of flavors, including green onion, mayonnaise, and curry. You can find this item easily, as it is sold in various places in Fukuoka. Holidays Most stores are closed on New …
If you were planning a trip to Japan, which city would you visit? Tokyo or Kyoto? Both are great cities, but if you want to experience something a little different, I suggest you visit Kagoshima. Kagoshima is a prefecture in the south of Japan and has its own unique nature and culture. I, born and …
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This article is continued from My Three Days Trip to Amami Oshima – Part 1. If you have not read it yet, please read part 1 first. Cape Miyakozaki, a part of Amami Gunto National Park After the first day of the gourmet journey, we headed for the main purpose of this trip – Cape …
Last month I had a wonderful 3 days trip to Amami Oshima, a big sub-tropical island of Kagoshima in Japan. Amami Oshima has been on my must-visit lists for a while. Recently I watched a Japanese history drama called Segodon, which describes the whole life story of Saigo Takamori, one of the most influential samurai …
