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The kakure kirishitan, or hidden Christians, have found themselves in the spotlight after an unassuming centuries-old vase is linked to their clandestine worship. ....
NAGASAKI A relic from the time of “hidden Christians” in Japan centuries ago is causing a stir here after the family that handed it down over generations allowed the artifact to be examined. ....
Some of the best places to try Japan's hot spring, or onsen, tradition include Kai Kirishima Onsen Resort, Goso-ku-no Kutsu Onsen, and Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen. ....
FUJISAWA, Kanagawa Prefecture A sculptor has almost completed a nearly 10-meter-tall wooden statue of Virgin Mary that he started carving 40 years ago to pray for the souls of thousands of people killed in Kyushu in the 17th century. ....
Kumamoto, on the island of Kyushu, is a region that is surrounded by rich nature. Offering great access from Fukuoka, this area is filled with must-see ....