Culture Kodo Celebrates 35 Years Mandy Bartok Mar 24, 2016 Celebrate 35 years of taiko drumming by Sado-based ensemble Kodo in a series of summer performances.
Activities Iris Festival and Global Food Square 2026 Early Jun across two vibrant locations—Shobu Numa Park and Higashi-Ayase Park (Hato
Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström Jun 2, 2025 drawing people from across Japan and beyond to its quiet corner of the Seto
Culture A New Way to Experience Himeji Castle Tom Fay Sat proudly overlooking the city streets below, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO-registered masterpiece of traditional wooden architecture.
Area Izu City Izu City is a relatively warm city that lies along the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Famous for its hot springs and the Shuzenji Temple, Izu is ideal for travellers looking for a mixture..
Culture Art of Naoshima and Teshima Anonymous Two islands sit beside each other in the narrow Seto Inland Sea.
Planning Four Japan Villages Win UN Global Tourism Honor Kim Bergström Dec 5, 2025 In the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima and neighboring Tonosho were both recognized
Culture Shiraishi Island Bon Dance 2026 Mid Aug Shiraishi Island is a small, scenic spot in the Seto Inland Sea known for