Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Featured On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences a unique..
Activities An Introduction to Mukaishima Island Kim Bergström Located across from Onomichi in Hiroshima, you'll find Mukaishima Island. The island also makes up part of the Shimanami Kaido,..
Culture Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2025 Mid Aug An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them decorating..
Culture Hagi Summer Citrus Festival 2026 Mid May The Hagi Summer Citrus Festival is a two-day event which celebrates these fruits that grow in abundance in the region.
Accommodation Ushimado Olive Harvest Festival 2025 Late Oct Around 2,000 olive trees are cultivated at the Ushimado Olive Garden, and there is an annual festival held here which has been running..
Culture Matsue Water Light Road 2025 Late Sep - Mid Oct Now in its 20th year, the Matsue Water Light Road event brings a variety of beautiful illuminations to Shimane's capital. Various..
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Thu vy In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminated..
Activities Sakura Season at Tottori's Kyusho Park Kim Bergström Kyusho Park sits on the site of what was once Tottori Castle, and these days it's home to around 400 cherry trees in several..
