December 17, 2021
Japanese refreshment to chill in summer
Japanese have developed their own refreshment to keep themselves cool in the boiling summer. Here are some of the best ones that you can enjoy in Asakura.
July 25, 2021
Spring Flowers in Sunny Asakura
In Kyushu, the flowers come into season earlier than in any other place in Japan. For those who can’t wait, Asakura has numerous flower-themed activities for you to see and enjoy.
February 14, 2021
Valentine’s Day, 1790: The first vaccination in Japan
All over the world, February 14 refers to Valentine's Day. In Akizuki, Asakura city, it is quite different. In 1790, that same day, the physicist and doctor Ogata Shunsaku, successfully tested the first vaccine in Japan. This was to protect…
February 11, 2021
Kyudo: Japanese Archery Practice
Humans have been practicing archery for protection and hunting since prehistoric times. For Japan’s samurai class, the bow and arrow was their predominant weapon of choice and was called kyujutsu: the art of archery.
February 11, 2021
Amazing landscapes you can only see in Asakura
Blessed by the abundance of water, Asakura is a city very committed to ecology and the protection of nature. This is why his natural landscapes are so pure and his inventions for the use of water blend into the landscape.
January 24, 2021
Three things you can only see in Asakura
As creative as they are traditional, Asakura people know how to preserve traditions while using their heritage in innovative ways. This explains why some places or events are unique to Asakura. Dontokagashi Harvest Festival Sculpture (Yasunosato Park) For a few…
January 24, 2021
Samurai Heritage in Asakura
Although only ruins of Akizuki Castle remain, including the main gate, Kuromon, another gate and some stairs, all the atmosphere of the town, its traditional style and the abundance of small picturesque paths recall its history.
November 27, 2020
Water Culture of Asakura
Asakura is a city blessed by water and has a deep culture developed around it. Once arrived, you will immediately feel your energy renewed. More than half of the city is covered by dense forest and mountains. It’s not a…
October 9, 2020
Asakura, once the Japanese Capital
Many people know about Asakura's abundance of nature, onsen culture and friendly local people. What most people don't know is that Asakura was once the capital of Japan. (more…)
October 9, 2020
Koishiwara-yaki: The Beauty of Function
Koishiwara-yaki is a traditional and functional pottery, named after Koishiwara city in Fukuoka, Kyushu. The pottery dates back to Japan’s early Edo period (1603-1868). At that time the Kuroda clan’s feudal lord invited pottery craftsmen from Imari to produce fine…
