Accommodation Ushimado Olive Harvest Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Around 2,000 olive trees are cultivated at the Ushimado Olive Garden, and there is an annual festival held here which has bee...
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2026 Kim Bergström Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Var...
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Masayoshi Hirose In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminat...
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Japan Travel On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences ...
Activities An Introduction to Mukaishima Island Kim Bergström Located across from Onomichi in Hiroshima, you'll find Mukaishima Island. The island also makes up part of the Shimanami Kaid...
Culture Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2026 Kim Bergström An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them deco...
Culture Hagi Summer Citrus Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Hagi Summer Citrus Festival is a two-day event which celebrates these fruits that grow in abundance in the region.
Activities Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations 2026 Kim Bergström A special event running from late January until late February brings light and sound to Nagato Yumoto Onsen after dark, with ...
Shopping Onomichi U2 Kim Bergström Onomichi U2 is a multi-purpose facility which contains a hotel, cycle shop, eateries, and retail stores. It makes for a conve...
Food Hiroshima: Food Guide Veronica Carnevale As you explore the prefecture’s natural beauty, historic temples, and urban museums and sculptures, why not also take your ta...
