Culture Shunan Winter Tree Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström Centered around JR Tokuyama Station, the Shunan Winter Tree Festival fills Miyuki-dori Street, Aozora Park, and the station r...
Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Known for its blend of tranquil hot springs, historic castles, and beautifully preserved gardens, Okayama Prefecture comes al...
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Kim Bergström The Shiraishi Island Bon Dance has been recognised as a nationally important intangible folk cultural asset, and in 2022, it ...
Culture Okayama Momotaro Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Inspired by the local Momotaro legend and the story of a hero defeating the demon Ura, the Okayama Momotaro Festival (also kn...
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying...
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Ok...
11 Accommodation Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama Peter Lin Ryokan Onomichi Nishiyama is a beautiful ryokan located away from the main Onomichi city center. It is a restful and hospita...
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum in 2025: A Celebration of Japan Dermot Killoran Here you can see lifelike works of sculptured art in sand featuring historical or contemporary vignettes set to the theme cho...
10 Accommodation Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata Peter Lin Ryokan Tsurugata is a traditional ryokan in the historic Bikan Quarter in Kurashiki. The inn has a long heritage since 1774 ...
6 Culture Simose Art Museum Peter Lin Simose Art Museum is a beautiful contemporary art museum located near Hiroshima in the town of Otake. The location on the Se...
