Kagoshima

Drawn by the quality of local produce in Kanoya, chef Yasuhiko Uchida relocated to the Osumi Peninsula. His restaurant now exemplifies Kagoshima's culinary appeal.

January 16, 2026 Reported by AI

In his debut feature 'Vicissitude,' 27-year-old director Takuro Ijichi uses the story of a high school baseball player in Kagoshima Prefecture to urge viewers to rediscover childhood curiosity and awe. The film shines brightest when it surrenders to pure feeling.