Category: Kyushu
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Diary of a 15-day trip through Kyūshū
Irene and Pedro have traveled with Asiahop to the island of Kyūshū. This is their second trip to Japan. A few years ago they were in Tokyo and Kyoto and fell in love with the country, so they promised to come back to see other places beyond the traditional routes. When they contacted us they…
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Introduction to ramen
At Asiahop, we’ve prepared this introduction to ramen (ラーメン) so you can learn the essentials before traveling to Japan and enjoy your culinary experiences to the fullest. Here, you’ll find a visual tour of the best types of ramen in Japan, accompanied by photographs. We also share the fascinating history of ramen, its traditional ingredients,…
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My neighbor the volcano — Sakurajima
It is well known that the Japanese are used to living with numerous natural hazards due to the country’s location within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region of intense geodynamic activity where the majority of the world’s volcanoes are concentrated. Japan has more than 300 identified volcanoes, around a hundred of which are considered…
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Yakushima, a natural paradise
“I have crossed mountains and rivers to get here. I have never seen a place so pure and full of life.” This quote from Ashitaka, the protagonist of Princess Mononoke, reflects the essence of Yakushima Island, where Hayao Miyazaki drew inspiration to create this cinematic masterpiece. With its ancient forests and millennia-old trees, this Pacific…