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Exploring Katsuyama Park – home to Kokura Castle and more!

It’s the three K’s of South Japan – Katsuyama Park, Kokura Castle, and Kitakyushu! In essence, they all refer to the same beautiful place.

Kitakyushu is a beautiful mountainous city in South Japan surrounded by the waters of the Sea of Japan and home to amazing walking trails!

Deciding on where to live as opposed to visiting requires a different approach. Here are the best prefectures to live in Japan.

Japan is a mountainous region by nature, its tallest being Mt. Fuji at 3,776 meters. Here are 5 amazing mountain views that aren’t Mt. Fuji.

Kitakyushu is easily one of the most naturally beautiful and scenic cities in Japan. Here are 5 selfie spots with awesome backgrounds!

Despite its name, Riverwalk Kitakyushu is the name of the shopping complex along Murasaki River, but it’s definitely a nice “river walk” too.

Kitakyushu is the land where mountain and sea meet, and Little Asia Guesthouse is the ideal way to experience Kyushu island’s natural beauty!

Without a doubt, Kitakyushu is the most naturally beautiful city I’ve ever seen in Japan, if not the world. Here are 5 reasons why that is.

Kitakyushu has all the natural beauty I long for in Japan. Mountains, forests, and sea come together on this journey to Enmeiji Rinkai Park.

Some places are simply unforgettable. Fukuoka Kenei Central Park brings the beauty of mother nature to the urban world!

Mt. Komonji is located in the heart of Kitakyushu, offering its hard-working climbers an unbeatable view and picnic spot.

I never thought I’d recommend visiting a graveyard, but Adachi Cemetery is one of the most beautiful sites I’ve ever seen.