I had many expectations about what my trip to the Satsuma Peninsula would bring, though none were rooted in reality.
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What Happens in Kagoshima
The most important of all the things to do in Kagoshima is to let what happens here stay here.
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Aftershocks and Anti-Climax
The rim of Nakadake Crater is now totally off-limits, which makes a trip to this part of Japan relatively anti-climactic from the get-go.
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Kumamoto in the Waking World
I never thought I would walk into my own dream.
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What Inari Affirmed
Affirmation, it seemed, was the gift of my trip to Yutoku Inari Shrine.
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Nagasaki’s Multitudes
The dam broke as I walked away toward Nagasaki Peace Park—and I’d be lying if I said some of the tears weren’t ones I shed on my own behalf.
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Karatsu Through the Clearing
I was in no hurry to get to Karatsu Castle Tuesday morning.
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Fukuoka is for (Ex) Lovers
The food looked ordinary—the style of service was what stood out, and I found it more interesting to document that than to delight in.
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Should You Visit Hiroshima or Nagasaki?
If you’ve got the time, it’s best to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but this post should make it easier to choose if you absolutely must pick one.
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Kyushu vs. Shikoku: Which is Right for You?
If you didn’t know whether you should visit Kyushu or Shikoku before you navigated here, you should have a better idea now.
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