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..
Festivals Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white. Typically running..
Culture Explore Hagi City's Historical Downtown Area Veronica Carnevale Many of Hagi’s historical sights are situated in the city’s center and are within walking distance from each other. Here, you ..
Historical Best of the Yanai Historic District Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi Prefecture and 'time slip' into Japan's past in Yanai City's lovely historic district, only..
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..
Culture Motonosumi Shrine Tom Roseveare Motonosumi Inari Shrine's 123 red torii gates adorn the Yamaguchi coastline in Nagato city. Find beautiful views of a winding,..
Culture Kintaikyo Festival 2026 Wednesday - 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 Hagi Has It All Sarah Nishina Go on a journey through the streets of Hagi, Yamaguchi, where clear ocean waters, lush mountains, history, and charm will welcome..
