The Kyushu-Okinawa region consists of eight prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.
Kyushu is located in the southwest of the main archipelago. An area with a mild and comfortable climate, Kyushu is blessed with active volcanoes such as Mt. Aso and Sakurajima, as well as abundant nature such as natural hot springs and beautiful beaches.
Okinawa is an attractive tourist resort destination with its clear waters, beautiful nature such as the virgin forests of Yanbaru, marine sports, and various activities.