Activities Yokogawa Fushigi Festival 2026 JJ Walsh Old, charming Hiroshima suburb of Yokogawa, transformed for a day into a bustling, "mysterious" festival
Culture Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri 2026 Ingrid Lezar Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other ...
Area Himeji Benjamin Stock Himeji is Hyogo Prefecture's second largest city by population and has been the center of the historical Harima Province for ...
Accommodation Uwajima Youth Hostel Matthew Iannarone On a densely wooded hill overlooking the castle town of Uwajima, is one of Shikoku's best budget accommodations, Uwajima yout...
Shopping Dogo Onsen Arcade Anonymous Dogo Shopping Arcade, runs from Dogo Station, taking a sharp right at Tsubaki no Yu onsen, and heading up a slight incline to...
Food Latte Graphic in Machida Selena Hoy Aussie café brings southern hemisphere coffee culture to Tokyo.
Food Gokaku Anonymous The smallest and most popular Donburi shop in Saijo, with a wonderful small town feel. A single proprietor does it all, and k...
Accommodation Himeji 588 Guesthouse Benjamin Stock The Himeji 588 Guesthouse is an affordable hostel located conveniently between Himeji Station and Himeji Castle.
Shopping Bamboo Masters of Teramachi Kyoto Bonson Lam See bamboo masterpieces in the Teramachi district of Kyoto and stroll amongst antique and old bookshops for a pleasant afternoon
Shopping Daishodo Rare Books and Art Prints Bonson Lam Add some art to your day at this small, cozy gallery filled with books and artwork from the Taisho and Showa eras.
