This book examines key themes of Kyushu’s history from earliest times – the cultural interaction with the continental mainland, settlement, location and inf

A thousand years ago, most visitors to Japan would have arrived by ship at Hakata Bay, the one and only authorized gateway to Japan. Hakata was the location of

Introduces Japan's history and culture, decribes points of interest in each region, and recommends hotels and restaurants

In Hakata: The Cultural Worlds of Northern Kyushu, experts in various fields have collaborated to produce an interdisciplinary collection offering diverse insig