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Tanegashima : The island is home to Japan's largest space rocket launch site

Tanegashima Island is located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. It is known as the place where guns were introduced by the Portuguese. It is also famous for the JAXA Tanegashima Space Centre, the largest space rocket launch site in Japan.

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Arita : Arita-yaki, one of Japan's traditional crafts

Arita is located in the western part of Saga Prefecture. It is known for Arita-yaki, one of Japan's traditional crafts.

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Tosenkyo : Valley where you can enjoy somen noodles cooled by spring water

Tosenkyo is a ravine in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and is known as the birthplace of the revolving somen-nagashi. About 200,000 people visit the gorge every year and enjoy somen noodles cooled in spring water, which has been selected as one of the '100 best water villages', in a cool environment even in mid-summer.

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Horikiri Pass : Wavy rocks leading to the coastline and a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

"Horikiri Pass" is a sightseeing spot in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is located 7km south of Miyazaki Airport, about 20 minutes by car, and offers a spectacular view of tropical phoenix trees, the blue sea and the blue sky.

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Ibusuki Onsen : Beautiful hot spring resort with sand baths

'Ibusuki Onsen' is a tourist resort located in southern Kagoshima Prefecture. Phoenixes and palm trees along the coast create a tropical mood. Blessed with an abundance of hot water, there are said to be some 800 sources gushing out from all parts of the city.

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Ikoma kougen : One of the best places for flowers in Kyushu

Ikoma kougen (plateau) is one of Miyazaki Prefecture's most popular places for flowers. It covers an area of 90,000 square metres with the majestic Kirishima mountain range in the background.

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Kawachi Wisteria Garden: Wisteria spots representing Kyushu

"Kawachi Wisteria Gardenis" a renowned wisteria garden located in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It has gained attention for being selected as one of "Japan's 31 Most Beautiful Places" by American CNN, attracting visitors from both domestic and international locations.

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Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge : Japan's largest suspension bridge where you can enjoy the beauty of the canyon

"Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge" in Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture, is the "highest suspension bridge in Japan" for pedestrian use, at 173 m high and 390 m long. From the bridge, which is 777 m above sea level, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kujyu mountain range.

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Itoshima : A fashionable island with beautiful sea and rich nature

Itoshima City is located in the westernmost part of Fukuoka Prefecture. To the north, a beautiful coastline facing the Genkainada Sea spreads out, to the south are a series of mountains in the backfuri mountain range, and in the middle of these mountains is a gently sloping countryside called the Itoshima Plain, where many scenic spots can be seen.

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Yutoku Inari Shrine : A shrine with gorgeous, beautiful pavilions and seasonal flowers.

Yutoku Inari Shrine is located in Kashima, Saga Prefecture. It is one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan and is believed to be beneficial for business prosperity, family prosperity, traffic safety and match-making.

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Tanegashima : The island is home to Japan's largest space rocket launch site

Arita : Arita-yaki, one of Japan's traditional crafts

Tosenkyo : Valley where you can enjoy somen noodles cooled by spring water

Horikiri Pass : Wavy rocks leading to the coastline and a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean.

Ibusuki Onsen : Beautiful hot spring resort with sand baths

Ikoma kougen : One of the best places for flowers in Kyushu

Kawachi Wisteria Garden: Wisteria spots representing Kyushu

Kokonoe Yume Otsurihashi Bridge : Japan's largest suspension bridge where you can enjoy the beauty of the canyon

Itoshima : A fashionable island with beautiful sea and rich nature

Yutoku Inari Shrine : A shrine with gorgeous, beautiful pavilions and seasonal flowers.

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