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Battleship Island : A UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves the remnants of a town that flourished due to coal mining.
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Battleship Island : A UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves the remnants of a town that flourished due to coal mining.

Gunkanjima, also known as Battleship Island, is an artificial island located about 40 minutes by boat from Nagasaki Port. Situated off the coast, it was created by land reclamation around rocky outcrops. The entire island is surrounded by a seawall, and its distinctive appearance features towering reinforced concrete structures. In 2015, Gunkanjima was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Kokura: The city rich in nature and historical landmarks
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Kokura: The city rich in nature and historical landmarks

Kokura is a central district in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

The area around Kokura Station in Kokura Kita Ward is a lively and bustling downtown.

In this region, you can find numerous restaurants, modern malls, and a traditional Danwashichimarket with a direct sales outlet for agricultural products.

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Beppu:  representative hot spring resort in Japan
Misako Matsukura Misako Matsukura

Beppu: representative hot spring resort in Japan

Beppu City, located in the central part of the eastern coast of Oita Prefecture, is famous as one of Japan's leading hot spring resorts.

Steam rises throughout the town, creating a charming and picturesque atmosphere.

"Beppu Hatto" and the "Jigoku Meguri"are popular attractions both domestically and internationally.

In addition to conventional hot spring facilities, visitors can also enjoy unique experiences such as sand baths and mud baths.

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