14 Culture The Bikan District, Kurashiki Ben Beechey The Bikan district in Kurashiki has a long history. It is home to many 17th century warehouses that sit along a picturesque r...
Culture Hiroshima's Unexplored Furue Trail Course Ciara Long A temple and shrine trail in Furue, Hiroshima that includes several temples, shrines, a beautiful graveyard and stunning view...
Accommodation Yanagijaya Campground Kenji Chida Yanagijaya Campground is a free campsite that is opposite the Tottori Sand Dunes.
Shopping Ushimado Olive Garden Kenji Chida Ushimado Olive Garden has one of the best viewing points to look over Ushimado town and the Seto Inland Sea. A mountain dedic...
Culture Ushimado Shrine, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Hidden at the top of a hill sits Ushimado Shrine. The seaside breeze makes the journey up the hill easy and the shrine a beau...
Accommodation Unique Ushimado International Villa Kenji Chida Ushimado International Villa situated on the mountainside looking down on the Seto Inland sea. This is another villa in the g...
7 Activities Hinase and Mushiage Oyster Markets Judith Mikami A great place to buy, eat and cook fresh oysters in season. Hinase in Bizen City and Mushiage in Setouchi City hold festivals...
Culture Okayama City's Tokoen Kenji Chida This is an enclosed garden that was the residence of Lord Ikeda's commander. It is located in the center of the city.
Food Copio Gelato Shop in Ushimado Judith Mikami Handmade gelato shop located at the top of Ushimado mountaintop, looking over the Seto Inland Sea. Using local ingredients wi...
Shopping Hondori Shopping Ciara Long Hondori St. is a roofed arcade containing shops of every kind from cheap and cheerful to branded and expensive along with num...