Tag: Kyushu

  • Osaka to Beppu: Luxury Ferry to a Land of Steam

    Osaka to Beppu: Luxury Ferry to a Land of Steam

    The smoke rising from the hot springs of Beppu is an iconic Japanese scene. But despite its fame, can be a little difficult to get to, as you’d probably end up wasting most of a day on transport or getting a bad night’s sleep on an overnight bus. In this article, instead I rode the…

  • Getting More Out of Fukuoka’s Food Culture

    Getting More Out of Fukuoka’s Food Culture

    In this two-day trip to Fukuoka, I headed a bit further out than usual! Although there are some great food and cultural experiences in the city centre, heading a bit further out means you can explore a different side of Fukuoka culture. Have a look at my trip exploring the food, tea, and sake culture…

  • The perfect beach that Instagram didn’t ruin

    The perfect beach that Instagram didn’t ruin

    When the tide is out and the weather conditions are just right, the shores of Fukutsu transform into a 3km, crystal-clear mirror. In my first ever article for BBC Travel, I visited the beautiful Fukutsu Sea Mirror and spoke to those juggling with the task of promoting the area for tourism and keeping the beaches…