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3 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Kumamoto is home to several architectural marvels. Kumamoto Castle, which has achieved fame as one of Japan’s top three castles, is distinguished by its steep sloping walls. It was a feature thoughtfully incorporated to deter intruders. Kumamoto is...
23 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Love trekking and the great outdoors? Then, I’m sure you can’t possibly resist climbing the number one stone staircase in Japan. Tucked in Misato, this staircase consists of a grand total of 3,333 stairs made up of stone from all over Japan. Climbi...
8 Dec 2024 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Japan actively hones its soft power, and Kumamon is one of the country’s most well-known mascots. He travels around the world to promote Kumamoto as a tourist destination. This is why Kumamon Port in Yatsushiro is as touristy as they come. A Ku...
1 Dec 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Japanese people are enthusiastic coffee drinkers. But there was a time in which drinking coffee was unheard of in this nation steeped in a tea culture. Nestle reportedly influenced the Japanese’s habit singlehandedly by making children fall in love w...
30 Nov 2024 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Bamboo is so tough that pandas spend 16 hours to digest it. It also grows exponentially fast such that it is used as a metaphor for late bloomers. Both traits are effectively leveraged by Kumamoto craftsmen. Look at how they inject their airport wit...
27 Oct 2024 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
No time to hike Mount Fuji? No problem. At the charming Suizenji Garden in Kumamoto City, you will be greeted by the sight of an immaculately manicured miniature Mount Fuji. History buffs will be thrilled to know that this garden replicates the 53 po...
25 Oct 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
One signature dish from Kumamoto, Japan is karashi renkon (mustard lotus root). I love chewing the crunchy lotus roots to relish the symphony of flavours exploding inside my mouth. The mustard tingles my taste buds with a spicy kick. Once I start...
15 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Many global citizens recognise Kumamon, but fewer people know that he hails from Kumamoto Prefecture. Well, Kumamoto is right smack in the middle of Kyushu, so savvy and intrepid travellers may want to use it as a base for their fun times on this...
4 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
One of the best things about living in Kumamoto City was that the zoo was a stone’s throw away from my apartment. I’m not kidding. It was literally a 5-min walk from my place. What made this serendipitous outcome sweeter was that all newly minted fo...
2 Sep 2024 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Nabegataki Falls Bird Paradise Stepping behind the fake waterfall at Bird Paradise instantly transported me back to Nabegataki Falls in Kumamoto, Japan. Renowned as a power spot, Nabegataki Falls provided me with much-needed respite from...
