Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter: Live the Edo Period in Okayama
Kurashiki is one of the most beautiful places in Japan, and yet remains unknown to many people.
CultureAttractionsShoppingOkayama
August 31, 2017
Area: Chugoku｜Taiken Japan
A region of hills and plains, the Chugoku area includes the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. The most famous city is Hiroshima.
ALL 72Hiroshima 20Okayama 15Yamaguchi 23Shimane 8Tottori 4
Denim Experience in Kojima Jeans Street, Okayama
Buying jeans in a shopping mall is a common thing; buying jeans from a jeans city is a whole new experience.
August 2, 2017
A Weekend in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Yamaguchi prefecture may not be famous, but it still has lots of fun and interesting things to see and do.
July 28, 2017
Summer in Japan: Fun Times at a Local Festival in Hiroshima Prefecture
In addition to large well-known events, there are also smaller local festivals around Japan every weekend celebrating and honoring the summer season itself.
July 12, 2017
Going Organic: What a Weekend at a Self-Sustaining Resort in Japan Taught Me
“I think this whole organic thing is nonsense,” I told my lady friend, “but hey, it’ll be nice to spend a weekend away from the busy city for a change.”
June 17, 2017
Tomonoura: Where Ponyo and Wolverine Were Filmed
As you walk around town, it's not hard to find stores that cater to Ghibli fans by selling Ghibli goods, and many restaurants, shops, and even homes will have Ponyo themed decorates.
April 12, 2017
Bengara: The Beauty of Japanese Arts and Crafts at Best
One of the most pleasant surprises to emerge from my countryside break was to be introduced to some of Japan’s most beautiful, creative and inspiring works of traditional, hand-made art.
April 8, 2017
The Beauty of Rail Travel: Japan's Most Scenic Train Routes
Taking slower trains allows you not only the time to relax and unwind...but it also allows you to reconnect with nature and remind yourself of just how beautiful a country Japan really is.
NatureAttractionsKansaiChugokuChubu
February 27, 2017
Japan & The Movies: 5 Popular Movie Sites & Where to Find Them
Have you ever watched a movie and looked at the background, perhaps the buildings, the mountains and seas or maybe even just the layout of the road and thought to yourself “I’ve been there before”?
CultureAttractionsTokyoHiroshimaOsakaHyogo
November 2, 2016
5 Things to Do When Visiting Hiroshima
Beautiful scenery, mouthwatering cuisine and historical sites are only a few things the city holds for the perfect tourist destination. Here is a quick guide to help you get the most out of your trip to Hiroshima.
NatureCultureFood & DrinkAttractionsEventsHiroshima
October 25, 2016
Matsue Castle: A City's National Treasure
There are plenty of restorations, but if you want to stand at the castle gate and see the same feudal keep that stood centuries before, you’ll have to make a special trip to one of the twelve. Matsue city, capital of Shimane prefecture, is home to one such castle, built in 1611 by Horio Yoshiharu.
October 4, 2016
My Favorite Non-Japanese Restaurants
As a foreigner living in Japan, I sometimes get a craving for ethnic food. Sure, when I travel to new prefectures I have to try their local cuisines, but if I happen to stumble upon an interesting looking foreign restaurant, I try to poke my head in their too.
Food & DrinkKyotoHiroshimaTokyo
October 3, 2016
5 Must-try Foods in Hiroshima
If you happen to visit Hiroshima, there's one thing you shouldn't miss out on your itinerary: a culinary adventure!
September 28, 2016
Hiroshima Toyo Carp: See Another Side of Hiroshima!
People of Hiroshima are known to be passionate especially when it comes to baseball. A majority of shop keepers wear uniforms of their favorite players when the team is back playing in their local stadium and the city becomes red with the color of the team!
September 26, 2016
Magic Moments: My Personal Top 5 Moments in Japan
Scroll down to read the cherished moments out of 10 years of living in Japan as Liam shares his personal best.
AttractionsOkayamaTokyoHiroshima
September 21, 2016
Island hopping with Setouchi Triennale 2016 – Enjoy both the art and the nature!
Interested in art? Nature? or Both? There is a perfect trip for you: Setouchi Triennale. An outdoor contemporary art exhibition, Setouchi Triennale, which was launched in 2010, is held for its third time, this year, on the islands of Setouchi in south-western part of Japan. More information just a click away!
August 20, 2016
Beat the Heat: Japan’s Coolest Summer Retreats
It seems like the rainy season only lasted a few days this time around. The stifling heat and humidity of summer already seem to be upon us. An escape is probably the best course of action, but where can one escape to?
AttractionsKansaiChugokuChubuHokkaido
August 5, 2016
Mysterious Maki-do Cave
In the hot and humid Japanese summer it is nice to find ways to escape the heat. A trip to a beautiful natural limestone Makido cave in Okayama prefecture is a great choice for a day trip! Pack your bags, summer is here, let's escape.
July 25, 2016
