I thought this was a really nice article and video. I hadn't heard about Utase ships or Utase fishing before. I mentioned the other day in a post about the Edo-Tokyo Museum how I really liked seeing the architecture of the ships and just happened to come across this today. I love how you can see a full broadside view of the ship and its sails. Apparently there are a bunch of different varieties of sails and different numbers used depending on the size, etc. of the ship. I've never had the opportunity to go to Kumamoto sadly, but I'd like to see this in action if I get the chance. I've seen a lot of photos of Kumamoto Castle as well, so that's definitely something I'd be checking out if I visited. I'd like to do it in the spring to see the cherry blossoms as well.

Kumamoto Nabegataki Waterfall curtain Light is reflected by water splashes Beautiful natural scenery

It was taken at a place called Yamabuki Water Source in Kumamoto Prefecture. The fresh greenery here is beautiful, the water is beautiful, and the trees reflected in the pond are very fantastic. Please visit ? when Corona is over.

I found Kumamon in Greenland, Kumamoto Prefecture! The sight of them waving at the Ferris wheel is adorable.

The weather was nice, so I took ? a picture nearby. The cherry blossoms in Tateoka Nature Park here are crowded every year =(^.^)=

This photo was ? taken near my home. These are Kawazu cherry blossoms and mejiro.

RICCA's seasonal dessert "Rikka" is located in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the largest chestnut production area in the western Japan. The paste is made with only chestnuts aged for about four weeks after harvest and a little sugar, so you can enjoy the presence of chestnuts like never before. Inside is fresh cream and chestnut gelato.

Kumamoto City Ramu Horse Grilled Horse Sashimi

Kumamoto Prefecture is rich in nature and is called the land of fire. Kumamoto Prefecture's representative sightseeing spots "Active volcano Mt. Aso" and "Aso nature" ? Kumamoto Castle ? was severely damaged by the Kumamoto earthquake and is currently being restored In addition, Kumamoto Prefecture is full ❕ of popular sightseeing spots such as "Sakitsu Village of Amakusa", "Kikuchi Valley", and "Nabegataki Falls", which have been registered as World Heritage Sites. Don't forget the popular Yuru character "Kumamon" ? in Japan Online GoTo Travel ? to Kumamoto Tonight

Daikanmine in Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

At the soba restaurant "Amakusa Soba Place Reishuya" opened in March 2014 in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the luxurious menu "Amakusa sea urchin soba noodles" with sea urchin from Amakusa is on top.

Hisatsu Line Hitoyoshi Station At Hitoyoshi Station, the terminus of SL Hitoyoshi, there is a stone locomotive depot that reproduces the appearance of the time of Meiji 44 (1911).

A superb view from Mt. Kishima in Kumamoto! The best view waiting for you after climbing! !!

Kumamoto / Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari ✨  Made of woven bamboo strings. Decorated with lanterns A fantastic world was ? unfolding  By using thinned bamboo Taking advantage of nature to create beautiful landscapes It's ? a nice illumination 

Nabegataki Falls and Koawn in Kumamoto Prefecture! If you are lucky, it is a wonderful waterfall where you can see the light of the rising sun!

The Kikuchi Valley is famous for its summer glow, but the autumn leaves are also a beautiful place. While strolling along the promenade, you can feel autumn in the flow of the river and the autumn leaves.

This is a photo from Mt. Aso and Mt. Nakadake in Kumamoto Prefecture. Mt. Aso is still volcanically active, and recently the regulation level has been lowered, so it is now possible to climb it for the first time in several years. I hope you can feel the great nature of Aso.

? Kumamoto / Mount Aso It is a ✨ spot for scenic driving