It can be easy in cities like Tokyo or Osaka, amid the blinding billboards and skyscrapers, to forget that Japan is an island nation — but on Kyushu the sea was never far away.

Kyushu is Japan’s third-largest island, and yet hardly anyone I know has been. It’s a total shame, because the region is packed with endless greenery, steamy hot springs, terraced rice fields ...

Nagasaki plays a pivotal role in Kyushu’s nickname as Japan’s “Gateway to Asia”. The city was Japan’s only trading port open to the world during the country’s 200-year period of isolation.

The essential guide to visiting Japan's Kyushu island. Here’s what you need to know about this actively volcanic island’s hot springs, gastronomy, and uniquely Japanese accommodations.

Nagasaki plays a pivotal role in Kyushu’s nickname as Japan’s “Gateway to Asia.” The city was Japan’s only trading port open to the world during the country’s 200-year period of isolation.

Kyushu is accessible via Fukuoka Airport, which serves as a gateway to the island. The Kyushu Shinkansen connects major cities, making travel convenient for visitors.

The 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan's southern island of Kyushu, close to the city of Nichinan, at 4.43pm local time.

Oku Japan has launched a new self-guided tour on the island of Kyūshū.The eight-day “Kyūshū’s Hidden History” self-guided itinerary represents a new style for Oku Japan, combining ...

A resident and emergency worker speak next to a fallen tree brought down by strong winds from then-Typhoon Shanshan in Usa, Oita prefecture, on Japan's Kyushu island, Aug. 29, 2024. YUICHI ...

The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Japan's southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 18.6 miles.