Diamond Sun Rising from Mt. Daisen Takako Sakamoto Enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Daisen, also called 'Hoki Fuji, which changes its shape depending on where you see it from.
Food Okonomi-dining Toraji [Closed] JJ Walsh Great okonomiyaki at "Toraji" is a combination of “too large” (the generous portions served) in English and the Tora tiger th...
Culture Pursuing the Trail of Shōji Ueda Jerome Lee Japantravel reporter chases the trail of world-famous Japanese photographer Shōji Ueda through 3 parts: in his hometown of Sa...
Where God & Humans Coexist Takako Sakamoto Miyajima Island in Aki (Aki-no Miyajima) is a mysterious, sacred island where gods reside.
Bugaku at Itsukushima Shrine Michelle Montano A traditional Japanese bugaku performance at Itsukushima Shrine tells the tale of Ryo-o, the Dragon King, in front of the flo...
Activities Tottori Lily Festival 2021 Kim Bergström The Tottori Lily Festival takes place at the Tottori Prefectural Flower Park, and showcases the beauty of around 77,000 lilie...
Culture Okutsu Lake Water Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Looking to cool off and connect with nature during your summer travels in Japan? Head to northern Okayama Prefecture for the ...
Food Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei Paul Walsh Food lovers in Hiroshima mustn't miss trying its famous oysters and the riverside Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei is a great place t...
Activities Miyajima Island, a different view Peter Eberhardt Miyajima has more to offer than only the touristy places-beautiful beaches, old houses & temples and interesting forest paths...
Food God Burger in Yokogawa [Closed] JJ Walsh A unique little burger place that you are unlikely to forget once you visit- "God Burger" opposite Yokogawa station.
Culture Art Cafe ELK [Closed] JJ Walsh International friendship cafe and some original art on the walls put together equals Art Cafe ELK. Located near the Peace Par...
Activities Sampling Sake in Saijo, Hiroshima Chantelle Silva Saijo, to the east of Hiroshima, is home to a cluster of sake breweries which include some of the region's oldest and the nat...
Shopping Olive Palace Rory Jackson A hilltop lookout that provides a café and shop with a variety of local produce and an olive theme.
Activities Olive Garden Market Kenji Chida The Olive Garden Market is a monthly event held in Nippon Olive's Olive Garden.
Transportation JR West: From Tottori to Fukui Jerome Lee The journey from JR Tottori station to Takefu Station in Fukui Prefecture is all under the West JR Company, and ensures a smo...
