Nightlife Bisei Astronomical Observatory Judith Mikami Bisei Astronomical Observatory is considered one of the best locations in Japan to stargaze. Bisei Town has a lot more to of...
Culture Setsubun at Gokoku-jinja JJ Walsh Setsubun traditions, archery and lucky bean toss event at Hiroshima's Gokoku-jinja annually on Feb 3rd
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh Shukkei-en Garden provides a pretty and serene escape from the bustle of the city. Most impressive during spring and autumn, ...
Shopping Kurashiki City - Honmachi Street Kenji Chida HONMACHI is one of those places where you walk around and imagine where the water might have been. Here you find coffee shops...
Shopping Kamoi Company's Washi Masking Tape Kenji Chida Kamoi Company originally made fly-traps. It was a logical step with developing paper and glue. But how does a company go from...
Shopping Yamada Bicycles Kurashiki Kenji Chida Bicycles are still handmade in the center of Kurashiki City's historical Bikan area. They are absolutely custom made to the s...
Area Takahashi Judith Mikami Takahashi City is located between Niimi City in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture and Soja City which is just 40 minute...
Activities Hiroshima's Naka Incineration Plant JJ Walsh Innovative design and surrounded by the open space and views of the Seto-inland Sea make this a fun day trip in Hiroshima City.
Area Hiroshima City Paul Walsh The explosion of the atomic bomb over the city on August 6, 1945 ensured that, henceforth, the city’s name would be one of th...
Area Yonago Kenji Chida When you arrive in Yonago as I did for the first time your first thought may be, “this shouldn’t be here”. It’s not the capit...
