Culture Shimane Art Museum Kim Bergström The Shimane Art Museum has a wealth of art on display from both Japanese and international artists. Of particular interest ar...
Culture Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum Kim Bergström Japan has some unique museums, and the Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum definitely fits that category! At Japan's only museum d...
Activities Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim Bergström If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals of...
6 Culture Ensei-ji Temple, Yamaguchi Lily Ensei-ji Temple, in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi, is a rare extant example of a Buddhist temple and Shinto still coexisting at a...
7 Culture Kurashiki Bikan Historical Area in Okayama Lily The Kurashiki Bikan Historical area in Kurashiki City, Okayama is a traditional Edo era townscape. It and the surrounding riv...
Culture Shimane: Japan's Well-Kept Secret Eline Teunissen Shimane prefecture is a coastal area in the west of Honshu — Japan’s main island. While not too far from the popular Hiroshim...
Area Kure Tom Roseveare Famous for its shipbuilding heritage and maritime history, Kure is a port city located along the Seto Inland Sea, south-east ...
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Hiroshima Elena Lisina Modern Hiroshima is a beautiful and happy city in spite of its tragic past. Hospitable people, nice views, and special treats...
Activities Driving for Motonosumi Shrine and Tsunoshima Great Bridge Sae Nagamatsu Why not experience a road trip, cruising through the beautiful scenery of Yamaguchi? Yamaguchi-Ube Airport is an easy place t...
Activities Suo Oshima "Japanese Hawaii" Sports Activity Sae Nagamatsu Suo Oshima is the third largest island in the Seto Inland Sea or "Setouchi". Located at the eastern end of Yamaguchi Prefectu...
