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Debut of the Osaka Insider Guidebook–and My First Published Work!
Some of you may remember my Osaka Insider blog, and ongoing project that eventually led me to start writing a guidebook. After much hard work, I have finally released my first published work, Osaka...
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Rail and Bus Passes for Kyushu
JR Kyushu Rail Pass If you live outside of Japan and are planning to take a trip around Kyushu, you might consider the following passes to save some money on transportation costs and expand the scope...
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Restored Steam Locomotive SL Hitoyoshi
The SL Hitoyoshi departing from Yatsushiro Station For a limited time, the restored steam locomotive SL Hitoyoshi and its retro-style train cars are making runs between Kumamoto and Hitoyoshi Stations....
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Kurokawa Onsen: Pristine Hot Spring Town in the Mountains
Kurokawa Onsen is located about 20 km (12.5 mi.) from Mt. Aso, in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture and central part of Kyushu. Situated in a forested valley with a peaceful mountain stream...
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“Finding Fukuoka” Guidebook in the Works
As many of you predicted following the January release of my Osaka guidebook, I have begun planning and research for my Fukuoka guidebook. It will cover Fukuoka City and nearby destinations (Dazaifu,...
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Fukuoka Makes an Appearance in the New York Times
A lovely article promoting Fukuoka has appeared in the travel section of the New York Times. The author, Ingrid K. Williams, kindly interviewed me over a bowl of ramen in Tenjin, and also talked with...
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Yusentei Park: Fukuoka City’s Best Japanese Garden
Although it is called a park, this is actually a Japanese garden — the best such garden in Fukuoka City. Originally built as a sort of vacation house by the 6th Kuroda clan feudal lord of the castle...
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Progress Report on the Finding Fukuoka Guidebook
I’m making steady progress on the first draft of the Finding Fukuoka guidebook, and the final product should be finished and released sometime in 2013 (the specific date depends heavily on my work...
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The Old Canals of Yanagawa
Poling a boat down the canals of Yanagawa The former castle town of Yanagawa is most popular for its canal boat tours, during which guests are guided through a portion of the town’s remaining 470 km...
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JR’s “Seven Stars in Kyushu” Luxury Sightseeing Train
Conceptual drawing of the train (image provided by Wikipedia) The Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu) is planning to launch a new luxury train service in October 2013 known as “Seven Stars in Kyushu.”...
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Hakata Port Tower and Bayside Place Hakata
Hakata Port Tower Before Fukuoka’s shiny Momochi-area landmark Fukuoka Tower was built, the city had another bay-side landmark in the older, more industrial Hakata Port area. The modest-sized Hakata...
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Naka River / Hakata Bay Sightseeing Cruises
Sightseeing boat in front of Canal City Three companies operate sightseeing boats in Fukuoka City along five courses starting from Fuku-Haku Deaibashi Bridge in Tenjin Central Park, and passengers can...
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Finding Fukuoka Guidebook Released in the United States and Europe
My second guidebook, Finding Fukuoka: A Travel and Dining Guide for the Fukuoka City Area, is now available in the United States and Europe through Amazon. Finding Fukuoka is the first definitive...
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