Culture Tide / Shimonoseki 2020-2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition taking place at the Shimonoseki City Art Museum is titled "Tide / Shimonoseki", and it explores works fr...
Activities Chofu Teien Mandy Bartok Chofu Teien is a beautiful samurai garden in the old castle neighborhood of Jokamachi in Chofu, on the outskirts of Shimonoseki.
Myojin Pond and Shrine Mandy Bartok Myojin Pond and Shrine is a peaceful area at the base of Hagi's Mt Kasa.
Momijidani Park at Kintai Linda Cordes Momijidani Park at Kintai is a great place to enjoy beautiful fall colors.
Culture Kikuya Family Residence, Yamaguchi Lily The Kikuya Family Residence is part of Hagi Castle Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Featuring numerous National Important Cultur...
Culture Hagi Castle Ruins in Shizuki Park Lily Come to Yamaguchi Prefecture where you can experience the historical downtown area amidst the ruins of Hagi Castle.
Culture Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art Kim Bergström The Yamaguchi Prefectural Museum of Art is the main art gallery of Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the works on display are predomi...
Culture Dan-no-Ura Ancient Battlefield Ruin Lily Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for the place of “Dannoura battle”, known as the last battle between the M...
Culture William Morris Exhibition 2020 Kim Bergström William Morris was a British textile designer who was associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. An exhibition at ...
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging...
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonab...
Culture Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle Ben Beechey Iwakuni city (岩国市) is located in Yamaguchi-ken. It was formerly a castle town that belonged to the warrior Lord Hiroie Kik...
Activities Kasayama in Hagi-city Louise Waghorn Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi is an active volcano that you can climb and even enter the crater. Nearby observatory offers beau...
Activities Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park Justin Velgus Akiyoshidai Quasi-National Park is a nature lover's paradise. Founded in 1955, it is home to Japan's largest limestone platea...
Activities The Five Arches of Kintai-kyo Justin Velgus The Kintai Bridge of Iwakuni is one of the most famous bridges in Japan. It stretches across the Nishiki River in five magnif...
