Yeah, the 'see-Japan' stuff is long-overdue but well worth it. The past 2 weeks have been Tokyo-Hakone-Nagoya-Kobe/Hyogo. Hakone is amazingly beautiful, plus it has pirate-themed cruises on Lake Ashi/Ashinoko.
Can confirm.
Originally Posted by Ode to a Grasshopper
I'm planning a trip to see Nagasaki and Hiroshima before too long, so Kokura and Fukuoka should be doable.
I've only been to Hiroshima out of those places, but there are some really nice little restaurants near Hiroshima station!