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Today is The Winter Solstice
Dec. 22, 2025Today is the winter solstice, the day with the shortest daylight hours of the year. This morning, the sun rose at 7:13 a.m. In Japan,...
JR Kyushu’s Official X in English
May. 20, 2025The rainy season has started in southern Kyushu as of May 16, about two weeks earlier than usual! That means it’s the time of year when train delays and d...
Cruise Ship Port Call Schedule
– Marine Port Kagoshima & Kitafuto -
May. 15, 2025
Cruise Ship Schedule for May & June 2025 Marine Port Kitafuto Cruising around the world on a luxury cruise ship would be marvelous. ...
The Five Seasonal Festivals
~ Traditional Rites to Ward Off Misfortune ~
May. 01, 2025
When we hear the word sekku (seasonal festival / 節句), we often think of Hina-matsuri (Doll Festival / ひな祭り) in March or Children’s Day (...
Let’s Talk! Global Cafe Every 2nd Saturday in Kagoshima
Apr. 24, 2025Are you interested in international exchange? Want to chat in different languages or meet people from around the world? Then Global Cafe is for you! &n...
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[Looking for Guests!] HOME VISIT PROGRAM
~ Experience Japanese Life and Culture in a Real Home! ~
Apr. 15, 2025
Join this program on May 25th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and get a taste of Japanese culture! Contents What I...
Walk Across The Sea to Chiringa-shima
Apr. 10, 2025Click HERE for information about the sandbar appearance times ( May & June 2025) (Important: the sandbar linking the island to the mainland is...
Looking for Japanese Lessons?
Try One-on-One Nihon-go Support “SAKURA”!
Apr. 09, 2025
The Kagoshima International Exchange Center is looking for foreign residents who want to study Japanese! Volunteers will talk with you one-on-one using ea...
Spring♪ Cherry Blossom Viewing♪
Kagoshima 2025
Apr. 01, 2025
The temperature has fluctuated a lot lately, and more and more places are reaching cherry blossom full bloom. They need a period of cold weath...
The Park & Ride System at Kagoshima Chuo Station Has Changed
Mar. 25, 2025Kagoshima-Chuo Station offers a Park & Ride system, allowing travelers to drive to the station and switch to the Shinkansen. If you are using the Shinkansen,...
