Kyushu’s trading heritage helped shape Japan. Today a new rail link from Tokyo, which takes in the historic Sugar Road, makes it easier to explore this lush island’s onsen villages, distinct ...

Kyushu's sugar road: The Japanese island of Kyushu is where sugar was first introduced to the country. One of the island's most famous sweets is castella (pictured), a cake influenced by the ...

Kyushu on the road to becoming Japan's Motor City The strong yen has Japanese carmakers looking to optimize every efficiency in order to keep their cars competitive in export markets. One strategy ...

A trans-Kyushu road trip, in part along the Yamanami Highway, was the perfect option. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world?

Driving from Kumamoto to Beppu through the mountains of Kyushu brings chances to stay at traditional inns and relax in hot-spring baths.

Inspiration Japan This was published 6 years ago Kyushu, Japan: Road trip around the southern 'onsen island' Louise Southerden May 30, 2019 — 12.15am Normal text size Larger text size Very large ...

Soy sauce, or shoyu, is a staple of Japanese cuisine, and each region has its own unique flavor. Kyushu's distinctly sweet soy sauce, though, has a surprisingly recent history.

Named the "Sugar Road" after one of the most important trade goods, the old highway and those who traveled it had a lasting influence on the communities along its route.