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Onsen is not all! Gourmet, sightseeing and sub-culture... we discover hot n’ fresh stuff around.

Local-style Onsen experience in Kagoshima

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? It's been a while I since the last update... We're in the middle of winter now, and it's a perfect season for Onsen! The destination we’re about to introduce today is very unique. For majority o…

“Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture” - Welcome to Hitoyoshi ~Activites~

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ In the last episode of Hitoyoshi Onsen series is... We’ll introduce popular activities! Here in Hitoyoshi, we want to make the best of this beautiful environment that’s full of nature. First …

“Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture” - Welcome to Hitoyoshi ~Subculture~

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ Back in the day, Ryotaro Shiba (Japanese Famous author) called Hitoyoshi “Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture”. Although once Hitoyoshi was called “hidden village”, today there are man…

“Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture” – Welcome to Hitoyoshi ~Food~ part 2

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ For some of you who are not keen on alcohol, let's Discover some more goodies of Hitoyoshi besides shochu. In Hitoyoshi, eels are another can’t-miss food. Many Japanese food fans from differen…

“Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture” - Welcome to Hitoyoshi ~Food~ part 1

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ To find out a sake that goes well with Ayu, today we are here at one of the sake breweries in the central area of Hitoyoshi! Sengetsu Shuzo represents sake brewers in Hitoyoshi and Kuma area, …

"Hidden Village with Rich Nature and Culture" - Welcome to Hitoyoshi ~Onsen~

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ After the exploration of Amakusa, our next destination is: Hitoyoshi city, the southernmost of Kumamoto prefecture. Not many people know it is actually one of the traditional hot spring areas …

Mysterious beauty - famous boy from Amakusa(Amakusa Vol.4 - finale -)

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ It’s our final episode of Amakusa! First of all, have you ever heard about Amakusa’s legendary boy who was ✨mysterious yet beautiful✨ ? In our last episode, We’ll Discover the boy called ”Amak…

Beauty of natural monument! Hold on, it looks like...?! (Amakusa Onsen Vol.3)

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? ♪ Here goes our story #3 on Amakusa! After spending happy time with dolphins, how about... Discovering “Myouken Ura”, the beautiful scenery of a southern island? Myouken Ura is a local symbolic …

99% ecounter rate! Fun activity in Southern island (Amakusa Onsen Vol.2)

Onsen Discovery editorial here, how are you? This is the second part of our Amakusa series to introduce fun activities! You may wonder what comes next after relaxing in Onsen. I guess you’re ready to have some fun, right? Amakusa gives cho…

Never too hot for Summer! Fascinating Onsen resorts in Amakusa☆ Vol. 1

Hello, this is an OD editorial staff, I hope you’re well♪ Our very first topic & story after the official relaunch is... ”Relaxing Onsen Resort for Summer” Onsen feels great in chilly weather for sure, but...how about an Onsen that gifts u…

Welcome to Onsen Discovery blog ♪

Hello, everyone! This is an Onsen Discovery editorial staff. We’ve just launched this Blog site as we are happily back on Facebook with upgraded contents! Facebook: Onsen Discovery Be sure to check out our fun and favorite topics we pick u…