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...
Transportation Pikmin Terrace in Miyajima SA Kim Bergström For a limited time, travelers in Japan can experience the whimsical world of Pikmin Terrace. The collaboration is located at ...
Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town...
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically ru...
Culture Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest ...
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 ...
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...
Culture Yamaguchi's Kozan Park Arlene Bastion A pleasant way to learn about a segment of Japan's warring history with a peaceful walk in the park.
