Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art is a cultural treasure of Kitakyushu City, captivating art enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike. With its historic Main Building and modern Annex, the museum offers a rich experience encompassing art, architecture, and the beauty of its surroundings. In this article, we will delve into the many attractions of this remarkable museum.

Have you ever wanted to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and be surrounded by magnificent nature?

I would like to recommend to you “Tōmigahana,” a cape jutting out into the Sea of Genkai, located in Oaza-Aruge, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Castles scattered all over Japan offer beautiful scenery in each of the four seasons and are a sightseeing spot that delights our eyes. Among them, we would like to introduce some of the best castles to visit in winter.

Among the many castles in Japan, this article details the highlights of some of the most famous winter sightseeing spots.

This winter, be sure to enjoy the beautiful winter views of castles throughout Japan.

Moderately cool and pleasant autumn is the perfect season for camping and hiking. In this article, we will introduce recommended hiking spots, campgrounds, glamping facilities, and the charms of Japan's autumn outdoor experience. Please be sure to read to the end.

Since ancient times, Japanese people have long sought out the vibrant Leaves that washes over the mountains and valleys in autumn. Fast forward to today and you can still find travelers flocking to famous autumn leaves spots in fall, even visitors from overseas who come for this season in particular.

“Onsen” (hot springs) are very familiar to the Japanese people.

Japan is home to approximately 10% of the world's active volcanoes and is blessed with volcanic hot springs. In this article, we will introduce you to the world-class Japanese culture of onsen in an easy-to-understand manner.

Japanese food culture has developed in accordance with the climate of each region and the changing times, and has been handed down to the present. 2013 saw the registration of Japanese food, the traditional food culture of the Japanese people, as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Japan's four seasons (shiki) are divided into three months, with each spring, summer, fall, and winter having its own characteristics. The reason why the climate differs greatly from season to season is that the country is located in the mid-latitudes and surrounded by the sea on all sides. Although there are other countries with four seasons, it is rare to find a country with such distinct differences as Japan.

Jūdō, kendō, sumo, etc. are lumped together under the term “budō” (martial arts), whereas other athletic disciplines are called “sports. While many people may have a sense that “budo” comes from the traditional Japanese martial arts, not many can clearly answer the difference between “budo” and “sports. Here, we will go back to the roots of “budo” and “sports” and explain the distinct differences between the two.

When you think of traditional Japanese sports, what comes to mind? There are many traditional Japanese sports, including judo and karate. These sports are sometimes lumped together as budo (martial arts) because they share a common philosophy. So, in this article, we will introduce some of the traditional Japanese sports.

A working holiday can be taken by people between the ages of 18 and 30 (with some exceptions) for the main purpose of vacation. In Japan, about 15,000 foreigners come to Japan each year on a working holiday. The unique feature of this visa is that it allows you to work during your stay, not just vacation.