now Kagoshima Prefecture, were exiled to the Izu islands. They taught the islands’ residents how to produce shochu. The Izu island chain had a disadvantage in that its soil was not suitable for ...

This year, World Tea Expo 's Tea Bar will feature a unique presentation highlighting the intersection of tradition and ...

Japan’s space agency announced plans for seven or more lift-offs annually of its flagship H3 rocket from the Kagoshima complex in Kyushu. The science ministry and the Japan Aerospace Exploration ...

Amami Oshima Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture receives one of the largest amounts of rain in Japan. Its rainy season, which runs from May through June, in particular, provides enough water to ...

This phenomenon has overturned the traditional image of shochu and has been further developing the market by bringing new ways of enjoying spirits to consumers. First released in February 2023 ...