Culture Bitchu Kokubunji Temple Bitchu Kokubunji Temple (備中国分寺, Bitchū Kokubunji) was founded in 741. Destroyed by fire in the 14th century civil war the existing temple has b..
Historical The Exquisite Kibitsu Shrine Suwannee Payne The Kibitsu Shrine is a gem of the Kibi plain, loaded with beautiful and tranquil structures, gardens and trees, history, culture..
11 Historical Miyamoto Musashi's Grave and Shrine Anonymous Okayama is full of little gems often overlooked by the average traveler. One of these is Miyamoto no Sato, a small little village..
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Thu vy In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminated..
Historical Okayama's Korakuen Kenji Chida One of Japan's three garden treasures, Korakuen has a history of over 300 years. Step back in time into the world of Lord Ikeda...
Culture Niimi Fishing Contest 2025 Early May Every year Niimi City hosts it annual fishing contest plus an unusual type of fishing contest especially for kids, held on May..
Culture Osaka to Hiroshima: Stop on the Way Peter Sidell Plenty of visitors to Japan head directly straight from Osaka to Hiroshima, but there's a lot to see and do in between! Here's..
Culture Achi Shrine's Zodiac Sanctum Arlene Bastion No better place to rest in Kurashiki than in quiet Achi Shrine, made interesting with a Zodiac sanctum, a smaller sub-shrine containing..
