I was reading an article the other day about the rise in popularity of wellness travel. According to the article, travelers are tired of feeling like they need a vacation to recover from their vacation, they want the whole package; sightseeing, adventure, and that refreshed feeling. With that in mind, I came up with a […]
“The Bar” in Miyazaki City, undoubtedly one of the most fun and interesting places to spend an evening on the town, lives well up to its name. While having an atmosphere wholly unique to itself, it is simultaneously incredibly characteristic of the carefree attitude that embodies Miyazaki. Without a doubt, a primary gathering spots for […]
This traditional craft is truly rooted in history, going all the way back to 1599 and the era of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. A history of over 400 years. This pottery presented the Showa emperor and his wife with a pair of matching Japanese teacups and regularly supplies the royal family with its works. It has been […]
Miyazaki is known for its various local specialties or “Meibutsu” in Japanese. From its delicious Mangos to hearty Chicken Nanban to world renown Miyazaki Beef, there is a plethora of tasty local foods to sink your teeth into. Among these is the Sushi roll known as “Lettuce Maki.” Simple and concept, yet elegant in flavor, […]
In the big Japanese cities, the nightlife is always very lively and the places to go out and have fun are legion. However, the best pub and izakaya bars are often hidden away, in narrow alleys or only accessible by elevator. Don’t worry, you who come to visit Miyazaki, our “En Miyazaki” team is here […]
In the northern part of Miyazaki, the port city of Hyuga is a hub of economic and industrial activity. But it’s also a popular surfing spot famous for its natural beauty. Hyuga’s coastline has a wide range of popular attractions, all offering priceless views and breathtaking scenery. At the top of Cape Hyuga sits Umagase, […]
Sokken Yasui is a great Bakumatsu era Confucian scholar from the Obi clan. He resided at this house for 26 years but moved houses over 20 times in his life which he dedicated to being a scholar. The house has been restored to its Edo period state and in the garden, there is a plum […]
CAPE TOI FIRE FESTIVAL Kushima, Miyazaki More a ritual than a festival, the Cape Toi Fire Festival honors an old legend which tells of a monk who defeated the giant serpent that was terrorizing the local population by throwing a torch into its mouth. On a hill overlooking the Hyuga-nada Sea, a 30-meter pine tree is […]
Originating from Obi, The Taihei-Odori is a peace-dance dating back to the 18th century. Performed every year at the Obi Jouka Matsuri, characteristic traits of this traditional dance include the dancers’ colourful kimono, the outfits split up in commoner’s garments and samurai garments and the big straw hats with the typical red strings attached. Today, […]
Kaeda Valley, a beautiful ravine located just 15 km (9 mi) south of downtown Miyazaki City, is one of the prefecture’s best kept secrets. Guarded by the Kumbachi Mountain to the left and Soishiyama to the right, its entrance leads visitors onto hiking trails and walking paths that are designated by the government as shinrin’yoku, […]
SAITOBARU TOMB FESTIVAL Saito-shi, Miyazaki The Saitobaru Tomb Festival is an annual event held at the Saitobaru Burial Mounds, a cluster of over 300 burial mounds in the city that date back to a period between the 3rd and 7th centuries. Each tumulus has a mound, or funkyu, that contains a stone chamber and a coffin […]
Ramen, ramen, and more ramen! Being such a huge fan of the soul-warming soup, I make a concentrated effort to try and stop at any ramen shop I find. Among the many different varieties of ramen, from tonkatsu to soy to miso, tomato ramen stands on its own as a truly unique dining experience. I […]
Set inside a cave on a cliff side of the Udozakiheadland, Udo-jingū is one of the more unique shrines Miyazaki has to offer. The gorgeous, vermilion-lacquered red temple is dedicated to the god Ugayafukiaezu, who grew up to father Japan’s first ruler, Emperor Jimmu. During the Age of the Gods, the daughter of the Japanese […]
When you come to a foreign country as a traveler it is normal that you want to eat local food and make your adventure as typical as you can. It is always pleasant to show your friends some pictures of you eating fantastic sushi, huge ramen and so on … However, secretly, especially when you […]