A Solo Weekend in Mojiko: Finding a Slower Side of Fukuoka
Mojiko is the antithesis of Japan’s big-city overstimulation. If you arrive expecting a flashy, assault-of-the-senses attraction, it may feel a little underwhelming at first. The streets are quiet, the main sights are spread around a compact waterfront, and much of the town’s appeal lies in details that do not immediately announce themselves.
Tsuetate Onsen: A Forgotten Hot Spring Town on the Kumamoto–Oita Border
Tsuetate Onsen is a quiet hot spring town on the Kumamoto–Oita border, known for its riverside streets, Showa-era buildings, historic bathhouse culture and peaceful atmosphere. Once a busy onsen destination, the town is now slowly finding new life through local businesses, renovated stays and visitors looking for a slower, more atmospheric side of Kyushu.