Culture Shimonoseki Fugu Festival 2026 Mid Feb Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture is often regarded as Japan's fugu (pufferfish) capital, and an annual festival at the Nanfu..
Historical Ganryujima Chris Glenn Ganryujima,...Site of the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro
Historical Shimonoseki: Kanmon Straits Takako Sakamoto The Kanmon Straits is one of the biggest and most dramatic historical sites in Japan. Here, famous sea battles like 'The Battle..
Culture Bakan Festival 2025 Late Aug Held to celebrate the end of summer, the Bakan Festival in Shimonoseki is Yamaguchi's largest annual festival. The event started..
6 Culture Fukutoku Inari Shrine Kim Bergström Fukutoku Inari Shrine is not as well known as some other shrines in Yamaguchi, but it shouldn't be missed. It gives amazing..
6 Culture Dan-no-Ura Ancient Battlefield Ruin Lily Shimonoseki city in Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for the place of “Dannoura battle”, known as the last battle between the Mi..
Culture Kaikyo Yume Tower Kim Bergström Shimonoseki's Kaikyo Yume Tower was built in 1996, and is an impressive landmark on the city's skyline. From the observation..
Culture Exploring the Secrets of Nature 2021 Jan 30th - Mar 14th 2021 Past Event A special event taking place at the Shimonoseki City Art Museum looks at the works of Yamaguchi-born Hokkai Takashima (1850 - 1931),..