The term "kujuku" literally means "99" in Japanese, but it has also come to mean something uncountable. There might not be an infinite amount of islands dotting the bay off the coast of Sasebo city in Nagasaki prefecture but there are a heckuva lot more than 99! You can see a few dozen of them... Continue Reading →
Experience: Kujukushima Cruise (Sasebo)
Last week, my family and I spent a few days in Nagasaki prefecture, mostly in and around the city of Sasebo. We had some grand sightseeing plans for every day of our break, but I have to admit we postponed one or two due to the crazy heat. It is STILL brutal over here with... Continue Reading →
Crash Course: Japan’s Main Islands
Japan may be a nation of nearly 4000 islands, but that doesn't mean you need to visit them all! The "Big Four" are more than enough to keep you entertained for weeks on end ... so how does one decide where to go? Here's a brief breakdown of Japan's main islands and what each has... Continue Reading →