Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Japan Travel On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences ...
Activities An Introduction to Mukaishima Island Kim Bergström Located across from Onomichi in Hiroshima, you'll find Mukaishima Island. The island also makes up part of the Shimanami Kaid...
Culture Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2026 Kim Bergström An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them deco...
Culture Hagi Summer Citrus Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Hagi Summer Citrus Festival is a two-day event which celebrates these fruits that grow in abundance in the region.
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Kim Bergström Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Var...
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Masayoshi Hirose In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminat...
Activities Sakura Season at Tottori's Kyusho Park Kim Bergström Kyusho Park sits on the site of what was once Tottori Castle, and these days it's home to around 400 cherry trees in several ...
Culture The Road to Hagi Yaki Serena Ogawa Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Activities Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley Poppy Festival Kim Bergström Each year in June, the Higashi Sanbin Flower Valley in Shimane is filled with beautiful poppies in shades of red, pink, and w...
Activities Toyoura Cosmos Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Toyoura Cosmos Festival is an annual event that takes place in early October, and it showcases the beauty of around one m...
