Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter Leslie Taylor Sometimes known as the "Venice of Japan," the Bikan Historical Quarter in Kurashiki City lives up to the title. Though it is much..
Culture Art of Naoshima and Teshima Anonymous Two islands sit beside each other in the narrow Seto Inland Sea. Located between Okayama and Takamatsu prefectures, these two islands..
Culture Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Temple to see wonderful lesser-known sightseeing spots in the Setouchi area of Japan...
Food Étoile Café in Okayama Cordelia Ding Étoile café and restaurant is located in a residential neighborhood of Okayama city in the Okayama prefecture. A good dining l..
Food Local Favorite in Beppu: Kame-sho Jaime Wong Introducing a local favorite sushi restaurant in Beppu, Kame-sho!
Activities Grave Hunting in Kitayama, Sendai Justin Velgus The five temples of Kitayama, Sendai have large cemeteries to explore. Keep a lookout for ancient samurai resting places, Buddhist..