Chill Life in Poland

Why is there a Polish-style station building in Imari City, Saga Prefecture? Discover the wedding hall inspired by Gdańsk Station and the surprising Cold War–era story behind how it came to be.

Kobe (神戸) is Japan’s sixth-largest city, famous for Kobe beef. As a Fukuoka native, I always thought of Kobe as a nice, familiar port city—but not quite as good as my Fukuoka! I love running and walking in nature, even when traveling, and Kobe surprised me with how quickly you can escape into the mountains, enjoy a trail, and be back in the city in just a few hours. In this blog, I’ll share why Kobe is perfect for nature lovers, walkers, and trail runners like me.

Looking for hidden gems in Japan beyond Tokyo and Kyoto? Kyushu is one of Japan’s most underrated regions — full of quiet cafes, sacred mountains, and places locals love but tourists rarely visit.