Planning Kurashiki One of Asia's Best Cities to Explore on Foot Kim Bergström Leading luxury and lifestyle magazine Tatler Asia recently included Kurashiki, a scenic city in Okayama, among the continent'...
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...
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a ...
Activities Tottori's Pokémon GO Sand Tour Route 2025-2026 Kim Bergström This year, the Pokémon GO Sand Tour Route 2025 campaign invites fans and travelers alike to explore Tottori’s scenic landscap...
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 Tottori Shan Shan Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Every summer, from August 13th to 15th, Tottori comes alive with the vibrant Shan Shan Festival, one of the region’s largest ...
Culture Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Kibitsu Shrine Hydrangea Festival is a two-day event where visitors can enjoy approximately 1500 of the blooms in varying...
Culture Otakiyama Saihoin Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're looking for a peaceful escape into nature this rainy season, make your way to Otakiyama Saihoin Temple in Bizen, Ok...