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Tag Archives: Kyushu

A Day In Takachiho

September 16, 2020by Peter Lam Leave a comment

Located in the northernmost part of Miyazaki Prefecture, Takachiho town (高千穂町, Takachiho-chō) is a remote area steeped in folklore and Japanese mythology. The area is known for its natural beauty and […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

A Tour of Itoshima

February 6, 2020by Peter Lam Leave a comment

Itoshima Peninsula (糸島半島) is a beach resort area located less than an hour away from Fukuoka city. The long and winding coastline is famed for its sandy beaches dotted with […]

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Spring at Dazaifu Tenman-gū

April 16, 2018by Peter Lam Leave a comment

Dazaifu Tenman-gū (太宰府天満宮) is a Shinto shrine located some 45 minutes south of Fukuoka City, and one of the most important shrines dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara Michizane, a government […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

The Yūtoku Inari Shrine

April 10, 2018by Peter Lam Leave a comment

The Yūtoku Inari Shrine (祐徳稲荷神社) is dedicated to Inari, the deity whose messengers are foxes and revered for business prosperity, bountiful harvests, and protection from automobile accidents. It is one […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

A Day in Takeo Onsen

April 6, 2018by Peter Lam Leave a comment

Takeo Onsen (武雄温泉) is a hot spring town in western Saga Prefecture that has a history of over 1300 years as an onsen resort destination. A stop on my recent Kyushu roadtrip, I visited the famous […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

Tōzan Jinja, the Potter’s Shrine

April 3, 2018by Peter Lam 3 Comments

Together with the hidden village of Okawachiyama in the adjacent valley, the town of Arita (有田) in Saga Prefecture is considered the birthplace of Japanese porcelain ceramics. For four centuries […]

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Okawachiyama: The Secret Porcelain Village

March 28, 2018by Peter Lam 1 Comment

Hidden in a small valley surrounded by lush forest and jagged mountains lies the village of Okawachiyama (大川内山). Located in Saga prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu, this tiny […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

Nagasaki Shinchi Chinatown

March 13, 2018by Peter Lam Leave a comment

Alongside Yokohama and Kobe, Nagasaki’s Shinchi-macho district is one of Japan’s three designated Chinatowns. It is also the country’s oldest, dating back from well before the Edo Period. During Japan’s […]

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Asia, Japan, Travel

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