Culture Houden Beach in Okayama Kenji Chida Okayama City is full of small neighborhood beaches and one that I like is Houden. It is located on the Seto Inland Sea at the...
Food Setouchi City Local Senbei Maker Judith Mikami I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to ...
Transportation Okayama Street Car Junichi Okazaki Okayama's Street Car is more than just a romantic way to travel around central Okayama but it also offers a special Friday ni...
Accommodation Shiraishi International Villa Anonymous Shiraishi International Villa is located on Shiraishi Island (population 600) in the Seto Inland Sea. Built in 1988, the purp...
Food Mabi Udon Made Fresh Each Day Judith Mikami Udon is one of the best kind of noodles you can eat in Japan. A very hearty meal yet it makes you feel you have eaten healthy...
Shopping Kurashiki's Betty Smith Jeans Judith Mikami Betty Smith Jeans Company is one of Kurashiki city's innovative fashion designers. Custom made jeans to make you feel specia...
Culture Hiroshima Flower Festival 2026 Paul Walsh Over a million people pour into Hiroshima city over the "Golden Week" holiday for 3 days of parades, shows, food and fun!
A Somewhat Different Introduction to Izumo City Sasa Jancikic My journey to Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture has become much more than I expected.
Shopping Hiroshima City Hanami Guide Paul Walsh A round up of the top hanami spots in and around Hiroshima city at which to enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms.
Culture Yamato Maritime Museum in Kure JJ Walsh Impressive modern museum depicting wartime culture and the technological advances of the Japanese navy in Kure during WWII
