Traveling is all about going to new places and experiencing things you couldn’t in your day to day life. In a perfect world, money wouldn’t hold us back on holiday and we would all be staying in the best hotels and eating at the most luxurious restaurants. Alas, the world isn’t a perfect place but […]
Yamanokuchi Ajisai Park Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Under samurai rule, ajisai, or hydrangea, were considered a symbol of moral infidelity. The military was trained to be loyal to the Shogun and associated the changeability of ajisai with betrayal. This idea was further developed in art and poetry, where the flower came to represent fickleness and a changing heart. […]
AYA DOLL FESTIVAL Aya, Miyazaki From mid-February to early March, special dolls are set out on displays in homes and shops around Japan for the annual hinamatsuri, or doll festival, celebration. In ancient times, straw dolls were set afloat down rivers to drive bad forces away. Over time, this practice evolved into the modern-day festival […]
If you enjoy Japanese history, then Misogi-Ike should be a sure stop on your list of places to visit in Miyazaki. In Japanese mythology, Misogi-Ike or Misogi Pond is widely considered one of Japan’s most sacred places. It is located in Awagigahara Forest Park (Citizens Forest) and can be reached by a simple five-minute walk […]
Located in the heart of Miyazaki Seaside Park -Sun Beach Hitotsuba, The Beach Burger House is the ideal place to grab some delicious food after a swim in the sea or a long surf session. The Beach Burger House is specialised in homemade Fries, their signature Burgers and all-day breakfasts. Their Pancakes are fantastic as […]
BOKUSUI WAKAYAMA PARK Togo, Miyazaki The small village of Togo, now part of Hyuga-city, is known for three things: the delicious udon, the gorgeous mountain scenery, and as the birthplace of the famous tanka poet, Wakayama Bokusui. Active in the 1900s, Wakayama wrote poetry inspired by his extensive travels throughout Japan and Korea, which was […]
One of my favorite quotes by Nelson Mandela is, “When you talk to a man in a language he understands, it goes to his head. When you talk to him in his language, it goes to his heart.” This is why I always recommend to anyone who asks that they should definitely study or continue […]
Wherever you are, going to the movies is always a good option when it rains. Be it the latest Marvel movie, that one movie with your favourite Japanese star in it or the new Ghibli movie, there is a broad variety of genres and movies the cinemas in Miyazaki run. Depending on which cinema you […]
TAKANABE LANTERN FESTIVAL Takanabe, Miyazaki Every year in October, tens of thousands of glittering lanterns cast a warm glow over Takanabe. The town’s famous Lantern Festival is held in Maizuru Park on the ruins of Takanabe Castle. During the Edo period, the great warrior Taneshige Akizuki founded the Meirin-do school here. The festival serves as […]
One of the first pictures that pop up in our heads when we hear Japan is probably people wearing kimono. Be it as geisha, maiko, some feudal lords from a samurai movie or a couple wearing kimono on a date from a fashion magazine or manga, the superb traditional clothing has managed to fuse with […]
Miyazaki is famous for many things, but its beautiful coastline and great surf may be what it is known for the best. Sun Beach Hitotsuba, is a swimming and water sports area located within a 15min drive from Station which is also accessible by bus. There are many more scenic beaches tucked away along the […]
The Heike Matsuri, or Heike Festival is held every year in Shiiba village; a remote town nestled deep in the scenic mountains of Northwestern Miyazaki. It honors the story of a princess and Samurai from rival families, and touches upon the tragic tale of their love affair. Between a grand and impressive parade, numerous stage […]
Are you looking for entertainment? Do you like to go through different places to enjoy music, delicious food, enjoy good sake, and sing until the end of the night while making new friends? So, let me guide you through the alleys of Nishitachi, the largest restaurant/bar/pub street in Miyazaki City, centering on Nishi Tachibana-dori Street located […]
AOSHIMA Miyazaki, Miyazaki Located to the south-east of Miyazaki city, Aoshima is a resort area, the center of the city’s surfing scene, and one of the best swimming spots in the prefecture. Right off its shore is Aoshima, a tiny island just 1.5 km (0.9 mi) in circumference. At its center, a subtropical forest guards […]