04/01/2016
9 days self-driven holiday in Kyushu
After 6 months of preparation, 16 of us were on our way to our self-driven holiday in Kyushu on 22 November 2015.
25/12/2015
Reach to 7 stars by 7 beautiful trains
There is something about Kyushu call me to come back again in only 8 months!
This is amazing for normal people who has no either much money or time for travel like me.
But it happened…and I accept it with my pleasure.
25/12/2015
Funtastic Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a wonderful introduction to Kyushu. It has the traditional and the modern and definitely something for everyone.
It was Sunday when I reached Fukuoka and that meant a trip to the Dazaifu Temangu Shrine. The main road leading to the shrine was abuzz with activity. The friendly shopkeepers called out to potential customers, school children thronged the street and tourists like me soaked up the festive atmosphere. There was no lack of things to try and buy and before I knew it, I caught a sweet scent of a delicious treat that I just couldn't resist.
25/12/2015
"Finding me in Kyushu?"
Relaxing at a beach resort; pampering yourself at a spa, or joining a yoga retreat - these all are common ways we try to de-stress from our frantic modern city life, a life that seems to just spin on from one thing to another.
Originally from Hong Kong, I have also lived in New York, Shanghai, and Tokyo. So I believe I am quite a city person at the core. I had long heard about Kyushu's rich mix of nature and hospitality, but had never had the time to find out first hand... I was determined now to explore how Kyushu might offer a somewhat different way to unwind.
25/12/2015
Yufuin - Yellow Blossoms Light Up The H…
Welcome to Yufuin!
Yufu (City) locates in central Ōita Prefecture and consists of the towns of Hasama, Shōnai and Yufuin which are located in Ōita District.
Yufu is known for its Yufuin Hot Spring, whose throughput of hot springs ranks number 3 in Japan. It have won the championship for “once I want to go hot spring” (一度は行ってみたい温泉地) for ten years. There are many kinds of Japanese hot spring hotels and beautiful landscape attracting lots of Japanese ladies.
A trip to Yufuin is the best birthday present for me this year. It leaves me so many wonderful memories that I will remember the beautiful sea of yellow flowers and the hot spring hotel which is full of human warmth in the mountain in Yufuin.
Visited date: Mar. 25 and Mar. 26, 2015
24/12/2015
Chasing Musashi in Kumamoto
Myamoto Musashi is the stuff of epic, samurai legend. Just mention the word “samurai” and his name will surely arise in conversation. The traveling ronin (samurai without a master) who battled and won over 60 duels, developed the 2 sword fighting technique and who inspired countless samurai films comes to life in the city of Kumamoto, Japan.
24/12/2015
Beppu; When Going into Hell is a Pleasu…
Hell, a place that no one wants to go, or even to talk about. But, if there is a harmless hell, in fact it can bring so much joy; do you still want to be there? If yes, definitely the only fun hell is Beppu, a middle size city located at the north eastern coast of Kyushu Island. As a coastal city, Beppu has so many things to offer. Its unique beaches would indulge you through the sensation of being buried with tons of black volcanic sands lying on its coastline. If you are seafood addict, Beppu is the right place to enjoy it. Fugu, the blowfish, that is regarded as poisonous fish becomes a worth-trying seafood there. Its abundant produces of fresh seafood ensure your big appetite fulfilled. But, among the good things about Beppu, Onsen, hot spring stands out to be the top attraction of this city. Hundred thousands of people constantly flock here annually for this reason.
In Beppu, onsen brings blessing to many populations. Onsen pools at different size and style could be found easily in local houses, restaurants, and hotels. According to the information released by Beppu City Administration, the number of onsen pools there reaches 2.909. They are steadily supplied by 13.000 tons of hot water, springing up from the deep of earth every day. So, there is no wonder that smokes from the onsen filling the air of Beppu. The city seems to being boiled in very high temperature.
24/12/2015
Kyushu Life 3 Months pass! But my journ…
Do you know we can change our visions by going out from our house to somewhere and exploring the world? Some people may interest in huge cities that have crowd of people but that's not me. I'm more interest in somewhere that have stories and Kyushu is one of the best place that I can go around to learn more about their story, remember it in my memory and also write it down in my blog (http://www.kazekim.com).
My journey started from October when I've arrived here in exchange student program for half a year. Let's see what's going on my last 3 months. What's happened in my new world and what I learn from my experience?