Festivals Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Mar 22nd - May 6th Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Kintaikyo Festival 2027 Thursday - Apr 29th Edo-era costume parade in this annual reenactment of the return of the local lord over one of the world's most beautiful bridges...
Culture Kintaikyo Fireworks Festival 2026 Early - Late Aug Beautiful, colorful and fun - a great way to enjoy one of Japan's most famous & historical bridges enjoying one of Japan's..
Historical Ganryujima Chris Glenn Ganryujima,...Site of the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Jun 1st - Jun 30th Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thrive...
Culture Rurikoji Temple Rurikoji Temple (瑠璃光寺, Rurikōji) located inside Kozan park is a buddhist temple built in 1442 known for its 5 story pagoda. The pagoda is a nati..
Arts & Crafts The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Culture Kintai Bridge 5 (1Review) The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoyama, home to Iwakuni Castle,..