Discovering Japan [Nihon] through authentic craftsmanship [Honmono]-
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Glass artisan relaying the beauty and tradition of Satsuma Kiriko – Shoho
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One of the world’s three greatest textiles – Oshima-tsumugi, Kanai Kougei
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Expanding the potential of Japanese teas to the world – Ikeda Seicha
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One of the leading shochu distilleries with its own barrel craftspeople – Satsuma Shuzo
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Birthplace of naturally fermented and saccharified black vinegar (“kurozu”)- Kakuida
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”Satsuma tin ware” Traditional ”kogei” representative of Kagoshima
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Kirishima Futarishizuka, an inn in a forest where birds play
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Kagoshima
Kagoshima belongs to a humid subtropical and subtropical climate. Its unique character is called Shirasu plateau which is a landscape made up with the layers of volcanic ash and pyroclastic flow.
The prefecture has 11 active volcanoes spread out and is endowed with hot springs as well as many tourist sites like Sakurajima and World heritage site Okushima.