At a culinary retreat on the Japanese island of Kyushu, seasonal flavors are in full bloom. Steam rolled off the ...

MATSUURA, Nagasaki Prefecture—This city in northwestern Kyushu represents another municipality ... “Home of Aji Fry” banners flutter around this quiet seaside city, less than a two hours ...

Kyushu is a region where the traditional skills of kenjutsu – Japanese swordsmanship – remain deeply embedded, with more dojo (practice halls) for kendo than anywhere else in Japan. In this ...

As Japan's major tourist destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto grapple with overtourism, travellers seeking authentic experiences without the crowds are turning their attention to Kyushu. This ...

Different localities have their own unique flavors. Western Japan's Kyushu region is known for its distinctly sweet soy sauce, which has a surprisingly recent history. Japan has more than 1,000 ...