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Food & Travel 2009-2010
Fukuoka, a Center of History and Culture
(March 2010)
Situated in the northern part of Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture has a unique local culture and cuisine that has developed over its long history. Its proximity to China and the Korean Peninsula has made it a gateway between Japan and the rest of Asia.
Hiroshima, Home to Two World Heritage Sites
(February 2010)
Hiroshima Prefecture has a long history and rich culture, and the region is home to two World Heritage sites: the Atomic Bomb Dome, which stands as a symbol of the first city to suffer the dropping of an atomic bomb, and the historic Itsukushima Shrine.
The Timeless Elegance of Kanazawa
(February 2010)
Located on the Sea of Japan, the city of Kanazawa flourished as a castle town from the late sixteenth to the late nineteenth century. The arts and culture that developed then, as well as many of the old buildings built during this period, continue to color the city today.
The Ogasawara Islands
(January 2010)
Located approximately 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo, the Ogasawara Islands are home to indigenous plant species found in few if any other places in the world, and numerous marine activities including swimming with dolphins and whale watching can be enjoyed in the cobalt blue waters.
Raking in Good Fortune
(December 2009)
Japan is home to numerous events with an ancient pedigree. One of these is the "rooster market," held in November. The markets are held at shrines, where people go to wish for happiness, and are famous for the brightly decorated bamboo rakes called kumade that are sold there.
Kinugawa Bathes in the Spotlight
(December 2009)
Kinugawa Onsen is a prominent hot spring resort located a mere two hours from the center of Tokyo by train. In addition to the excellent natural onsen (hot springs), Kinugawa offers walking trails and rafting trips that provide beautiful views of the river canyon.
The Kanto Lantern Parade
(November 2009)
Akita Prefecture is located in the Tohoku region of northern Honshu, Japan's main island. One of the highlights in the region's calendar is the Kanto Festival, a 250-year-old spectacle in which thousands of lanterns are paraded through the streets suspended from giant bamboo frames.
The Many Splendors of Amami Oshima
(September 2009)
Amami Oshima is an island lying in the southwest of the Japanese archipelago. Bounded by the Pacific to the east and the East China Sea to the west, Amami Oshima is ringed by beautiful coral reefs. The mild climate enables visitors to enjoy recreational activities including marine sports and camping.
Vegetable Innovation
(August 2009)
From restaurants whose menus focus on specific vegetables to patisseries offering vegetable cakes and other sweet treats, innovative vegetable eating habits are entering the mainstream.
Kumamoto, Famed for Its Castle and Caldera
(July 2009)
Kumamoto Prefecture, located on the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, Kyushu, boasts verdant natural surroundings and a rich historical heritage. Kumamoto Castle, one of the three most celebrated fortresses in the country, stands as a symbol of the prefecture.
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