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 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...
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...
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.
Food Yasohachi Tiffany Aguilar Yasohachi is a kappo-style restaurant that centers your attention on every detail in its cuisine. Kappo is a traditional Japa...
Culture Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine Tiffany Aguilar Kotozaki Hachimangu Shrine is a major shrine located in Ube City. As of 2024, it has been selected as an important shrine, be...
Activities Fujigochi Chaen Tiffany Aguilar Fujigochi Chaen is a tea farm located on a small hill near Lake Ono in northern Ube City.
Area Ube City Tom Roseveare Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path destination filled with unique attractions. Ube’s intern...
