Area Niimi Niimi City has a population of about 34,000 and is located in the north part of the Prefecture. Over the years smaller towns and villages have been amalgamated, so Niimi now consists of Osa,..
Culture Breathe in the Sun in Matsue Featured A trip to Matsue wouldn’t be complete without seeing the sunset over Lake Shinji. This view is included in Japan’s list of one..
Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Featured Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum: A Mesmerizing Exhibit Judith Mikami A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leading sculptures..
10 Activities A Day in Niimi City Judith Mikami Driving around Niimi City will surprise you with the pure beauty of nature and the beauty of man-made structures. A northern gem..
Culture Sasago Beach, a Shimane Secret Judith Mikami You have to drive over a weirdly tall bridge and wind down this narrow road, straight in front you will see a pristine beach with..
Food Funao Winery in Kurashiki City Judith Mikami I grew up in one of New Zealand’s big wine growing areas but to be honest never really acquired a taste for drinking wine. To ..
Food Industry Bakery Best Brownies EVER Judith Mikami Industry is a local bakery in Soja City that makes the best brownie I have ever eaten. And in my lifetime I eaten a few but to find..