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Kyūshū ( 九州, Kyūshū, pronounced [kʲɯꜜːɕɯː] ⓘ, lit. 'Nine Provinces ') is the third-largest island of Japan 's four main islands and the most southerly of the four largest islands ( i.e. excluding Okinawa ).
- 36,782.37 km² (14,201.75 sq mi)
- 12,650,847 (as of June 2022)
- 37th
- East Asia
Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival (see also § Names) is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar.
- Spring Festival, Lunar New Year
- First day of the first lunar month
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Mar 18, 2020 · Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is a fascinating destination offering a diverse range of sights and experiences. Indeed, diversity is a watchword for Kyushu in ways that no other part of Japan can claim.
Mar 30, 2021 · The four missing animals of the Chinese Zodiac were found hidden in the underside of the roof structure at the Roumon Tower gate. This mysterious relationship, where the signs in two buildings are combined to form the complete Chinese zodiac continues to fascinate to this day.
Dec 12, 2023 · Thinking of your next Japanese getaway? Kyushu awaits! From top sites and attractions to must-eat foods in each prefecture, we’ve got you covered.
Apr 18, 2024 · Kyushu, southernmost and third largest of the four main islands of Japan. It is bordered by the East China Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its name refers to the nine ancient provinces ( kuni ) into which the island was once divided.
2 days ago · Chinese New Year, annual 15-day festival in China and Chinese communities around the world that begins with the new moon that occurs sometime between January 21 and February 20 according to Western calendars. Festivities last until the following full moon. The origin and traditions of the Lunar New Year, explained.
