It's actually feeling a bit chilly here in Yamanashi--not quite time to pull out the kerosene burner tho...
@Maciamo... Thanks... although, this part of Yamanashi (where I live) is so close to Tokyo (most people commute to work there), it probably doesn't deserve it's own listing
I bought a house earlier this year in the Ogoori area which is located between Kurume and Futsukaichi about 30 minutes outside of Tenjin (downtown Fukuoka). Kyushu is a lovely place, lots to see and do. Should any of our regulars find themselves in the Fukuoka area feel free to drop me a line via pm and i'll give you the guided tour.