Kyushu is Japan’s third largest island, located southwest of the main island Honshu.

The island is famous for its fertile farmlands as well as for its active volcanoes and hot springs, so many that Kyushu is also called the ‘‘onsen island’. In fact, for thousands of years, the mineral-rich waters of Kyushu’s hot springs have healed and soothed emperors, samurai and regular people. In addition, its beautiful coasts are a great attraction for surfers. 

Being geographically very close to East Asia, throughout history Kyushu has functioned as the gateway to Japan, being a link between the country and the rest of the world. The special dynamism of the people is reflected in Kyushu’s rich gastronomy, where the products of this fertile island (often organically grown) are used to create dishes that assimilate global influences.