Food Hiroshima: Food Guide Veronica Carnevale As you explore the prefecture’s natural beauty, historic temples, and urban museums and sculptures, why not also take your tas..
Activities Sera Kogen Rose Festa Kim Bergström From late May through until early July, Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Farm hosts their annual Rose Festa. Around 135 different varieties..
Culture Shimonoseki Fugu Festival 2026 Mid Feb Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture is often regarded as Japan's fugu (pufferfish) capital, and an annual festival at the Nanfu..
Activities Sakura Season at Handayama Botanical Garden Kim Bergström Okayama's Handayama Botanical Garden is an impressive spot to visit year-round for nature lovers. The garden is home to around..
Activities Sakura Season at Matsue Castle Park Kim Bergström Designated as one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Tree viewing spots, Matsue Castle Park is a delight during spring. Around 200 sakura..
Activities Hokubō Cosmos Festival 2026 Mid Oct On the second Sunday in October, a colorful cosmos festival takes place at the Hokubo Cosmos Square in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture...
Hagi: Home of Samurai and Pottery Serena Ogawa As a former castle town overlooking the serene coastline of the Sea of Japan, Hagi was once the capital for one of the most po..
Activities Sera Kogen Tulip Festival Kim Bergström Each year from around mid April through to mid May, Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Farm hosts a tulip festival which consists of a whopping..