Shopping Ohara Museum of Art Judith Mikami Ohara Museum of Art is the oldest western museum in Japan. A peaceful environment to enjoy viewing some of the worlds most famous..
Area Bizen Bizen is a city of 40,000 made up of Yoshinaga, Hinase and the Bizen areas. Famous around the world for beautiful ceramics, the city has the welcomed trilogy of sea, town and mountains. Hinase..
Culture Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine Featured The stunningly beautiful Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Shimane Prefecture is one of the oldest shrine sites in Japan.
Culture Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Featured Omori Town is part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site, which is one of Japan’s most important mining areas.
Culture Japan's Oldest Hot Springs Featured The natural hot springs of Tamatsukuri are known as one of the oldest onsen in Japan.That means that at the very least, this onsen..
Culture Kibi no Makibi Park Judith Mikami Kibi no Makibi park is dedicated to the father and founder of katakana characters. The park has been landscaped with lots of places..
7 Activities Hinase and Mushiage Oyster Markets Judith Mikami A great place to buy, eat and cook fresh oysters in season. Hinase in Bizen City and Mushiage in Setouchi City hold festivals and..
Food Copio Gelato Shop in Ushimado Judith Mikami Handmade gelato shop located at the top of Ushimado mountaintop, looking over the Seto Inland Sea. Using local ingredients with..