Activities Sakura at the Hiroshima Mint Paul Walsh Think you've missed the cherry blossoms? Not so fast! Over 50 varieties of beautiful, late bloomers at the Hiroshima Mint. Fo...
Culture Visiting the Miyajima Oyster Festival Paul Walsh For two days every year on the second weekend in February Miyajima dishes out thousands of premium oysters for next to nothing.
Nightlife Midnight Oasis JJ Walsh Friendly, good sized, smoke-free bar in the main drinking area of Hiroshima city
Food Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town Judith Mikami Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town. A great place to experience udon and somen.
Culture The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker The Adachi Museum of Art is a must-see destination in Shimane. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away betwee...
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade 2026 Judith Mikami Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the loca...
Food Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Paul Walsh You haven't done Hiroshima if you haven't done Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki! Pull up a seat at the hotplate, watch the show an...
Food Okayama Doppo Beer Judith Mikami Okayama City micro-brewer Doppo Beer makes a great selection of beer for all seasons. Muscat, peach, dark and white chocolat...
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Culture Nishiwaki Beach near Ushimado Judith Mikami A beach area that has the usual attractions of sand and swimming. But the views of Shodoshima Island as well as the coast of ...
