9 Culture Rebuilt Hiroshima Euan Prentis Despite the atomic devastation Hiroshima suffered under 100 years ago, it is well and truly alive today.
Culture Bizen Pottery in Okayama Prefecture Kelly J Imbe in Okayama Prefecture is a quaint town that has given birth to the traditional pottery of Bizen-yaki.
Culture Taikodani Inari Shrine Denes Perlaky Taikodani Inari Shrine is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tsuwano, the small castle town of south Shimane. A path of..
Culture The Secret Spots of Setouchi Featured Not to far from Hiroshima City there are several towns rich in tradition and niche culture that offer a more local experience. Make..
Culture Night Kagura - Theatre For the Gods 2026 Early Aug - Late Sep Night Kagura, is a dance theater for the entertainment of thee gods. Watching it in the illuminated Inari Shrine was a beautiful..
Culture Yasaka Shrine, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Yasaka Shrine is a small but important shrine in Tsuwno Castle town in Shimane Prefecture. The shrine is on the path from the old..
Culture Youmeiji Temple, Tsuwano Denes Perlaky Youmeiji is the family temple of the domain lord, in the old castle-town of Tsuwano. A silent moment surrounded with nature and..
Accommodation Kaike Onsen's Toukou-en Ryokan Sandra Isaka Kaike Onsen's Toukou-en Ryokan is a wonderful choice for travelers to the Sea of Japan in the area of Tottori and Shimane. Sitting..