Nightlife Little Plum, Naoshima Peter Sidell On Japan's art island of Naoshima, Little Plum is a friendly, relaxed cafe/bar, with inexpensive food and drinks, dormitory accommodation and bicycle rental
Culture Kashima Shrine The Kashima Shrine is the oldest Shinto shrine in the Kanto region. This shrine is located in Ibaraki Prefecture and is said to have been built in 600..
Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama.
Culture Lee Ufan Museum, Naoshima Peter Sidell On the 'art island' of Naoshima in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the Lee Ufan Museum showcases this Korean artist, whose simple yet striking works
10 Culture Outdoor Art on Naoshima Peter Sidell Naoshima island in Japan's Kagawa prefecture is known for its art museums, but the island also has plenty of outdoor art, including a stone garden
10 Culture Kabushima Shrine: Seagull Island Imogen Riethmuller Visit the Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe to see what happens when seagulls take over.
14 Brief Visit to Naoshima Cathy Cawood Modern art on the island of Naoshima includes houses converted to art, a shrine with glass stairs and a polka-dot pumpkin on the waterfront.