Last summer I went on a delightful outdoor adventure in Bungoo, Oita. The activity this time wasn’t bike riding or mountain climbing, but rather, river trekking on the Okudake River! Continue reading to see what this trip with High Five Outside was like! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission […]
Overview Does relaxing in a hot outdoor bath and gazing at a snowy mountain in the distance sound like the kind of weekend for you? If so, head to the onsen town of Yufuin in Oita, Kyushu! (Note, winter is needed for the snowy mountain part). This post contains affiliate links, which means I may
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What is Bungo Beef? Today I’m going to introduce one of Japan’s premium wagyu dishes, Bungo Beef! I’m sure you’ve heard of Kobe Beef and wagyu before…. so how does Bungo Beef fit into the mix? Simply put, wagyu (和牛) means Japanese cow. (和 is pronounced ‘wa‘ and means Japanese, while 牛 is pronounced ‘gyuu‘
Beppu, Oita – Kyushu’s Famous Hot Spring Spot! To the southeast of Fukuoka, in neighboring Oita prefecture, you can find Beppu- a city famous for its steamy streets and abundant hot springs (onsen 温泉 in Japanese). In certain districts, the steam literally rises from grates in the ground! Two hours by bus, car, or train
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