Oita prefecture：
Oita Prefecture is known for its diversity and charm, and is known as a region filled with a wide variety of attractions. First of all, as a treasure trove of hot springs, there are various large and small hot spring resorts such as Beppu Onsen, Yufuin Onsen, and Yufuin Onsen, which offer healing along with beautiful natural surroundings. In addition, the fried chicken that can be enjoyed here is nationally acclaimed for its crispy texture and deep flavor. In addition, nature lovers will find breathtaking natural scenery, such as the Kuju Mountain range and the Yabakei Valley.

Nagasaki prefecture：Japan's westernmost city
Nagasaki Prefecture is located in the northwesternmost part of Kyushu, the westernmost part of the mainland. However, it is surprisingly close to Tokyo, only about a two-hour flight away. Surrounded by the sea, Nagasaki boasts a rich natural environment and beautiful scenery. It boasts the largest number of islands in Japan, with 594 islands. With its rich nature, abundant seafood, and abundant tourist attractions, Nagasaki is full of individuality.

Kumamoto prefecture：Fire Nation
Kumamoto Prefecture is located in the Kyushu region and has beautiful nature and a rich history. Kumamoto Castle, a famous tourist attraction, attracts visitors with its scenery and historical value. Mountains are also a symbol of Kumamoto Prefecture, and its great nature attracts many hikers and tourists. As a hot spring resort, Kurokawa Onsen and other hot springs are popular. Kumamoto Prefecture is also known throughout Japan for its popular mascot character, Kumamon.

Saga prefecture：Saga, a place to make memories
Saga Prefecture is the first prefecture to be ranked at the bottom of the 2022 Prefectural Attractiveness Ranking. However, this is only because Saga's charms are not well known throughout the country. It has a rich history, culture, many professional sports teams, attractive hot spring resorts, and a great deal of nature. Saga is a place where you can create unique memories that only those who have visited can know. That is Saga.

Miyazaki prefecture：Japanese Sunshine Miyazaki Prefecture
As the catchphrase "Japanese Sunshine" suggests, Miyazaki Prefecture has a temperate climate throughout the year. Miyazaki Prefecture has the highest rainfall in Kyushu, and its well-balanced climate has created a lush natural environment. Miyazaki is also rich in tourism resources such as sun-drenched white beaches, flower-filled gardens, and World Heritage sites with historic ruins, as well as hot springs, outdoor activities, and other attractions.

Kagoshima prefecture：Treasure Chest of the South, Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of mainland Japan, with a total area of 9,188 square kilometers. It has two peninsulas, Satsuma Peninsula and Osumi Peninsula, and many remote islands including Tanegashima, Yakujima, and Amami Oshima, and 28 inhabited remote islands. The population (182,602) and area (2,485 square kilometers) of the islands are the largest in Japan, making it one of the most remote island prefectures in the country.

Fukuoka prefecture：
Fukuoka Prefecture is a city blessed with abundant nature, a long history of excellent traditions and culture, and many business and tourist destinations that are rich in international exchange.

Oita prefecture：Karaage, an Oita specialty loved by locals
Oita Prefecture is known for its delicious karaage. Here, you can enjoy karaage made from fresh local chicken and seasoned with a secret recipe. Characterized by its crispy texture and rich flavor, it is a perfect combination of local ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Loved by both tourists and locals alike, we hope you will try this famous fried chicken dish when you visit Oita Prefecture.

Nagasaki prefecture：Learn about Nagasaki's food, eat it, and be happy!
Nagasaki Prefecture has many famous products, among which sponge cake is the most famous. It is said that the Portuguese, who came to Japan during the Nanban trade, introduced the process of making Castella. Castella has a unique rich and mellow flavor with a moist taste that melts in the mouth. Today, there are many variations of Nagasaki Castella, including long-established shops and creative Castella.

Kumamoto prefecture：horse-meat sashimi
Horse sashimi, a thin slice of raw horse meat served with soy sauce, garlic, scallions, vinegar, and other seasonings, is a traditional dish from Kumamoto Prefecture and other parts of Kyushu. It is considered healthy with vitamins and minerals, low in fat and high in protein. Kumamoto's horse meat is of high quality and is made from horses raised specifically for horse sashimi. Historically, horse sashimi has been known as a food culture loved by samurai since the Warring States period, and the tradition continues today.

Saga prefecture：Saga's famous products have fans all over the world
Arita-yaki porcelain was the first porcelain in Japan and has been in business for over 400 years, and has fans both in Japan and around the world.
The pottery founder Ri Sanpei and Kakiemon are famous, but there are many other kilns as well, and the entire city seems to be a work of art.
The ""Cultural Landscape of Arita"" was selected as a 20th Century Heritage Site by ICOMOS, and visitors can enjoy the scenery while shopping.

Miyazaki prefecture：a treasure trove of food
Miyazaki beef, which has consecutively won the top prize in Japan at the National Wagyu Beef Proficiency Show, as well as its brand-name pork and chicken meat, are highly acclaimed. The abundant sunshine in Miyazaki produces delicious vegetables such as bell peppers, cucumbers, and tomatoes, and the cultivation of fruit trees such as ripe mangoes, ripe kumquats, and hyuho natsu (Hyuga natsu) are attracting nationwide attention for their delicious taste.

Kagoshima prefecture：Exquisite Kagoshima Brand
Kagoshima's "Kagoshima Brands" include Anno sweet potatoes, Sakurajima radishes, amanatsu (sweet summer), and tangerines, as well as citrus fruits such as kurobuta (black pig), Kagoshima black beef that was ranked first in Japan at the 11th National Wagyu Beef Auction, jidori chicken, and eels, which are the most farmed in Japan. Kagoshima also produces many brands of shochu (distilled spirit) and tea, which became Japan's largest producer of shochu in 2021.

Fukuoka prefecture：
Fukuoka's representative specialties include tonkotsu ramen, which is popular overseas, spicy cod roe, which makes a great souvenir, and motsunabe, nabe made with offal, vegetables and (often) miso.

Oita prefecture：Oita Prefecture, a region deeply rooted in Japanese history and culture
The history of this prefecture has continued since ancient times and has a rich historical background through various periods. In ancient times, Oita Prefecture was known as the site of the "Kyushu Dynasty" that influenced the Japanese dynastic period, and ruins and historical sites from that period still remain. During the Edo period, Oita Prefecture prospered as part of the "Oita Domain," ruled by a feudal lord. Castles and samurai residences built during this period remain in the prefecture, demonstrating their historical value. In addition, during the Meiji period (1868-1912), the railroad system was built and industry developed, and the area became known as a hot spring resort and tourism flourished.

Nagasaki prefecture：Japan's first window to other countries
Although Nagasaki was located on the edge of Japan, it attracted the attention of foreign countries as a window to the country. In 1571, the first Portuguese ship arrived in Nagasaki, and the city is said to have begun to make its rounds as a major stage in Japan's history. Even today, the town is still crowded with shipyards, Self-Defense Forces bases, and naval bases, and the streetscape is steeped in history.

Kumamoto prefecture：Nature, history, and specialty products
Kumamoto Prefecture has a long history and is home to a diverse historical heritage and culture. During the Warring States Period, Kumamoto Castle, which was won by the famous warlord Kiyomasa Kato, still stands as the symbol of the city and its magnificent appearance. Kumamoto has also experienced many natural disasters, especially the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, which had a great impact on the residents of the prefecture and the Japanese people. It is also the site of the Seinan War, fought by Saigo Takamori and the Satsuma clan during the upheaval at the end of the Edo period, and the historical background of the area remains strong, making it a place where the beauty of nature and the depth of history merge.

Saga prefecture：Saga's History Continues from the Yayoi Period
In Saga Prefecture, the Yoshinogari Ruins have been unearthed, including the remains of numerous houses from the entire Yayoi period, more than 3,000 tortoise coffin tombs, and mound tombs thought to have been the tombs of kings from the mid-Yayoi period. The site has become a topic of great interest because of its resemblance to the Yamataikoku Kingdom described in the Chinese history book, "Wei Shih Wajin Den".

Miyazaki prefecture：Himuka Country
About 1,300 years ago, there was a time when the region of southern Kyushu, including Miyazaki Prefecture, was called Hyuga Province. In 702, Satsuma Province became independent, and then in 713, Osumi Province was split off, and almost the entire area of present-day Miyazaki Prefecture was designated as Hyuga Province. In the Edo period (1603-1867), Hyuga Province was divided into smaller fiefdoms that succeeded the national division by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and after the abolition of feudal domains in 1871, it became the present Miyazaki Prefecture in 1883.

Kagoshima prefecture：Satsuma (ancient province located in present-day Satsuma)

Fukuoka prefecture：
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, located in central Fukuoka Prefecture, has a history of over 1,100 years and is dedicated to the nationally renowned Tenjin-sama, widely revered as the god of learning. It is also one of the largest festivals in Japan, held annually in May, with participants dressed in costume, carrying shamojis, parading and dancing in a lively atmosphere. The festival is said to have originated from "Matsubayashi," a traditional event of the imperial court, and was developed by the townspeople of Hakata.

Oita prefecture：Attractive "Onsen Culture" and "Traditional Festivals
Oita Prefecture is a region where many traditions and cultures are alive and well, and are carefully preserved by the local people. In particular, as a treasure trove of hot springs dotted with numerous hot spring resorts, hot spring culture has long taken root in the area, allowing locals and tourists alike to enjoy hot springs. Oita Prefecture is also home to many traditional festivals and events that have become intangible cultural assets. Each region offers its own unique culture and festivals, such as the "Onsen Matsuri" in Beppu City, the "Shonai Kagura" in Yufu City, and the "Himejima Kitsune Odori" in Himejima Village, where visitors can enjoy traditional festivals.

Nagasaki prefecture：History of an exotic city
Boasting the largest number of islands in Japan, Nagasaki Prefecture is home to 971 islands, accounting for 14.2% of all islands in Japan. This has allowed an exotic culture to take root in the prefecture, which has produced a variety of products such as tortoiseshell work, Sasebo-koma, Hasami-ware, and Mikawachi ware, which have flourished as an international trading port since the Edo period (1603-1868).

Kumamoto prefecture：Kumamoto Castle
Built in 1607 by Kiyomasa Kato, the first lord of the Kumamoto domain, Kumamoto Castle, with its magnificent heavenly guard and complex structure, is a historical building designated as a national treasure of Japan. This castle continues to represent the beauty of the area even after many battles and natural disasters. There are many traditional events held around Kumamoto Castle, and among them, the "Castle Festival," which includes various events such as warrior parades, tea ceremonies, and traditional performing arts, attracts a considerable number of tourists.

Saga prefecture：The One and Only Saga
Ureshino, a place where three traditional historical cultures coexist: hot spring, tea, and pottery. Ureshino hot springs have been gushing out of Ureshino for 1,300 years, Ureshino tea has been cultivated for 500 years, and Hizen Yoshida-yaki pottery has a 400-year history. Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, is the only place in Japan where these three historical and traditional cultures coexist.

Miyazaki prefecture：Traditional ritual dance throughout the night
Various types of kagura have been handed down throughout the prefecture. Among them, the night kagura of Takachiho-cho is particularly famous. Yo-kagura is a Shinto ritual that has been passed down from generation to generation, in which the deity of each village is invited to a private house or community center called a kagura yado, where 33 kagura plays are dedicated throughout the night.

Kagoshima prefecture：June Lanterns（Rogatsudou)
This is a traditional festival held in June of the lunar calendar (the current July), with shrines and temples in the prefecture each selecting a specific day to hold the festival. Ujiko (shrine parishioners) write pictures and letters on Japanese paper and hang them on wooden lanterns, which are then dedicated to the shrines and temples. During the festival period, many lanterns and night stalls are set up throughout the prefecture

Fukuoka prefecture：
Hakata dolls are unglazed dolls made in the Hakata area of Fukuoka Prefecture. Hakata ningyo dolls are characterized by their delicate and rich expressions, detailed carving, and beautiful curves and subdued colors that are hard to believe that they are unglazed dolls. Kurume Kasuri was invented by Den Inoue, a Kurume woman, around the 19th century. Handmade and dyed with indigo, the flying white pattern is now known throughout the world as a representative Japanese folk costume.