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  • Volcanic steam rising from Mt. Aso’s crater in Aso-Kuju National Park, a dramatic nature escape in Kyushu, Japan.
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    Aso-Kuju National Park: A JOTM Guide

    ByJOTM April 27, 2025July 27, 2025

    High on the Kyushu plateau, where steam rises from the soil and ridgelines ripple like breath beneath the sky, the land does not rest, it stirs. Aso-Kuju National Park (阿蘇くじゅう国立公園) is not a preserved relic, but a living terrain, born of fire and always becoming. Here, the vast caldera of Mount Aso breathes with quiet…

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  • Unzen Onsen: Hiking Trails in Kyushu
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    Unzen Onsen: Hiking Trails in Kyushu

    ByJOTM April 14, 2025July 11, 2025

    A Steaming Volcanic Wonderland Why Explore Unzen Onsen’s Trails: Volcanic Beauty & Adventure Unzen Onsen (雲仙温泉) is one of Japan’s most famous volcanic hot spring towns, offering incredible hiking trails through steaming fumaroles, ancient forests, and panoramic ridgelines. This network of short to moderate hikes allows visitors to experience Unzen’s dynamic geothermal activity while enjoying…

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