{"title":"September '16 Bokksu: Kyushu 九州 The Nine States","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1083\/2612\/files\/2016_09_1800_2048x2048.jpg?v=1496778522\" alt=\"September'16 Bokksu Cover\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name Kyushu (literally “nine states”) is derived from the nine ancient provinces that formerly made up this majestic and lush region. In modern times, the island of Kyushu consists of seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Oita, Saga, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki. Because Kyushu is the most southwesterly island in Japan and geographically closer to continental Asia and Europe, it served as one of the earliest ports for Japan to trade and interact with the outside world. In addition to its historical significance, Kyushu contains subtropical climates that famously produce a wide variety of fresh agricultural products from rice and wheat to mangoes and sweet potatoes. We are thrilled to take you on a gourmet journey this month through the historic and beautiful Kyushu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-bottom-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-reviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat's this box like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column alpha center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"This was honestly my favorite box yet. Not a single item I didn't like!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrittany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"[The Cruz] are sooo good. I just had one of the originals. They had a subtle warm spice to it. Pacing myself. I want to enjoy this box slowly.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-third column omega center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-quote\"\u003e\"Overall, September's Bokksu was great! My husband and I loved everything, and it was fun to learn about Kyushu. We both want to go there now!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSara @ BeejuBoxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"clear\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-contents\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"past-box-title center\"\u003eWhat's inside this box?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_divider\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"past-box-unboxing-video center\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wxL34DR-f_E\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/7101\/3829\/collections\/2016_09_SepCover_3b5a5e44-3209-466c-9a25-e3a491db118e.jpg?v=1751288740","url":"https:\/\/bokksuboutique.com\/collections\/september16-bokksu-the-nine-states-kyushu.oembed","provider":"Bokksu Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}