Culture The Secrets of the Japanese Sword Kenji Chida The Osafune Sword Museum is a magnet for sword enthusiasts. This a breakdown of the sword making process.
10 Activities A Day in Niimi City Judith Mikami Driving around Niimi City will surprise you with the pure beauty of nature and the beauty of man-made structures. A northern ...
Culture Sasago Beach, a Shimane Secret Judith Mikami You have to drive over a weirdly tall bridge and wind down this narrow road, straight in front you will see a pristine beach ...
Shopping Kojima Fiber Festival Junichi Okazaki Kojima Fiber Festival is held two times a year in spring and fall. Highlighting the best of the jean makers products. A gre...
Culture Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo Adam Hacker The Hinomisaki Lighthouse in Izumo is one of the more unique spots in all of Shimane. This massive white structure towers in ...
Transportation The Best Little Airport in Japan Kenji Chida I’ve read that rich and famous celebrities live in homes with their own private runways. In Okayama we have the next best thi...
Food Funao Winery in Kurashiki City Judith Mikami I grew up in one of New Zealand’s big wine growing areas but to be honest never really acquired a taste for drinking wine. T...
Nightlife Sprout Cafe/Takeuma Paul Walsh Tiny corner cafe run by a cheery young couple who use what little space they have to great effect. Serving light ¥500 lunches...
Food Tosho Fine Dining JJ Walsh If you love tofu and traditional Japanese fine dining, you will love Tosho.
Food Nonta Sushi, Pacela Paul Walsh Centrally located conveyor belt sushi restaurant serving quality fish and seafood direct from a local market at reasonable pr...
