Culture Secret Museum Yanai Yamaguchi Kim Bergström A new kind of museum experience is coming to Yamaguchi Prefecture this summer. Opening on June 21st in the historic port town...
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically ru...
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonab...
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Kim Bergström The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of mara...
Culture Yamaguchi's Kozan Park Arlene Bastion A pleasant way to learn about a segment of Japan's warring history with a peaceful walk in the park.
Culture Yamaguchi’s Ogori Cultural Museum and Jippotei Ishinkan Arlene Bastion Two small museums that play a big role in not only passing on Yamaguchi's history but also make that we feel interested and i...
Activities Sorinji Temple Garden Tiffany Aguilar Sorinji Temple was founded 1,200 years ago and is home to the oldest garden in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Sorinji Temple Garden, k...
Culture Chaso Ametsuchi Tiffany Aguilar Chaso Ametsuchi is a Japanese tea cafe bordering Kiwa La Beach, a gorgeous view of Japan’s inland sea. Tucked beside a serene...
Culture Tokiwa Park and UBE Biennale Tiffany Aguilar Tokiwa Park is a family friendly park decorated with natural greenery, award-winning sculptures, an animal protection zoo, an...
Culture Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. Tiffany Aguilar Nagayama Honke Shuzojo Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery founded in 1888 in Ube City.
