[Discover Japan Co., Ltd.] The October 2025 issue of “Discover Japan,” “Cities I Want to Visit, Cities I Want to Live in. / Kyushu,” will be released on September 5th! Image
URL: Discover Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: September 5, 2025 To Members of the Press Discover Japan’s October 2025 issue, “Cities You Want to Visit, Cities You Want to Live in: Kyushu,” will be on sale from September 5th! The October 2025 issue of Discover Japan, a monthly magazine published by Discover Japan Inc., titled “Cities You Want to Visit, Cities You Want to Live in: Kyushu,” is now on sale. Image
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development, as well as towns you’ll want to visit and live in. JR Kyushu has released the preliminary results of the Kyushu Tourism and Urban Development Award 2025. Keep an eye out for initiatives that could provide inspiration for travel destinations and cultural tourism! We’ll introduce you to some of the best places in Kyushu to visit this fall, including Yufuin in Oita and Ureshino in Saga. Click here for details and to purchase A festival held once every three years! “Okayama Art Summit 2025” is coming soon! Okayama’s urban development is permeated with art.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/113/39497-113-e30ba6d93bb8f5db38165bbaa8957fcb-1200×800.jpg A journey to encounter art works throughout the city. Did you know that Okayama City is attracting attention both from within Japan and overseas as a place where art is a part of everyday life? This feature brings you the latest information on the upcoming Okayama Art Summit 2025! It also includes interviews with Okayama Art Summit General Producer Yasuharu Ishikawa and General Director Taro Nasu, key figures in Okayama’s urban development as an art-infused city. We explore the charms of Okayama, the gateway to Setouchi art tourism. The origins of tourism-oriented town development lie in Okage Yokocho!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/113/39497-113-74f645bfd969a737423568587f76e8f9-1200×800.jpg The unprecedented travel boom known as “Okage (Ise Shrine Pilgrimage)” occurred during the Edo period. Located near the final destination of this journey, the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine, Akafuku is the creator of Okage Yokocho, which is visited by approximately 5 million people annually. Unravelling the history of this long-established store that has supported pilgrimages to Ise Grand Shrine offers clues for developing the town into a tourist destination. And now, Okageza, located within Okage Yokocho, is being rebranded in collaboration with visual design studio WOW! Akafuku’s ongoing evolution in tourism development is sure to be a highlight. How to Tour Shizuoka Heritage Sites
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/113/39497-113-ec7a7ef869a4f7d209ccd26a231fca62-1200×800.jpg “Shizuoka Heritage” weaves together tangible and intangible cultural assets from within Shizuoka Prefecture, organized by theme, to share its history and culture with as many people as possible. This time, we’ll take you on a three-day, two-night trip around two Shizuoka Heritage sites: Nihon-daira, closely associated with Mount Fuji, and Matsuzaki Town, home to a legacy of modern education, centered around the Suruga Bay Ferry, which connects Shizuoka City and Nishiizu. We’ll also cover the latest developments in Shizuoka City. We’ll focus on the town of Hitojuku, where a new food culture is emerging. Why not embark on a journey to explore the “Shizuoka Heritage” that weaves together the history and culture of Shizuoka Prefecture? Kyushu Tourism and Urban Development Award 2025 announced!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/113/39497-113-aca8ebb8e9473aa7bef0c2d4144d8551-1200×800.jpg Presenting the latest results from the “Kyushu Tourism and Urban Development Award,” organized by JR Kyushu! The judges included traditional crafts director Yudai Tachikawa, architect Yuko Nagayama, confectionery expert Rika Fukuda, hotel journalist Kyoko Sekine, actor Karen Miyazaki, President and CEO of Kyushu Railway Company Yoji Furumiya, and our magazine’s editor-in-chief, Toshihiro Takahashi. The awards are packed with fascinating initiatives that will tickle your travel spirit, including accommodations, food, craftsmanship, and creating lively communities. Discover Japan Lab. Solo Exhibition “Colored Vessels” “Kaori Uchida Solo Exhibition”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/113/39497-113-1a3750aa281dc67435a8f0e18160591f-1200×800.jpg In our latest issue, we introduce two solo exhibitions being held at Discover Japan Lab. in September! The “Colored Tableware Exhibition” focuses on the colors of tableware created by five unique artists. Enjoy a world of color that will enrich your life. Also, Kaori Uchida’s earthenware pot, characterized by its elegant design and gentle form, will be making its first appearance at Discover Japan Lab. Why not discover a piece that will last you a lifetime, one that is also practical and loved by professionals? Nobuhiko Tanaka / Takeyoshi Mitsui / Takahiro Uchimura / Atsushi Masubuchi / Aya Ogawa / Kaori Uchida What is Discover Japan? Founded in 2008, the magazine Discover Japan is based on the concept of “rediscovering the charm of Japan.” It is a “Japan introduction” media outlet that carefully edits and presents the appeal of authentic, high-quality Japanese culture through Japanese things, events, places, and people in an
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X:https://twitter.com/Discover_Japan Discover Japan November 2025 Issue “Japanese Spices & Herbs” Spices and herbs may seem like something from a foreign country, but they have actually been used in Japan since ancient times. The Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) mentions ginger, Japanese pepper, and garlic, and the Shosoin Repository houses pepper, cloves, and cinnamon, suggesting they were introduced to Japan during the Nara period. Commonly found on the dinner table are wasabi, mustard, shichimi pepper, and yuzu pepper, among other spices and herbs unique to Japan. We’ll introduce you to the history and cultural background of Japanese spices and herbs, including the latest topics.