• The “Little Kyoto” of Kumamoto

    This article is available offline on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted directions to all the attractions featured. “Please visit Miyazaki again,” a sign reads at the entrance to the…

  • The Nishimera Gibier Festival

    “You ate what?” Maria-san asked with surprise. “Wild boar and deer.” She scrunched up her nose in disgust, “Urgh…really?” “Yeah, it was delicious!” “Oh no,” she frowned unconvinced, “I’ve never…

  • A Quick Guide to Yufuin Onsen Town

    This article is available offline on GPSmyCity. Download the app for GPS-assisted travel directions to all the attractions featured. In Japan, you’d be hard-pressed to find a city or town…

  • Volcanic Island Sakurajima

    I have never seen an active volcano in real life before, so when John reminded me that there was one just a 15-minute ferry ride away from where we would be…