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..
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..
Culture The Road to Hagi Yaki Featured Hagi yaki is a famous and beloved style of pottery in Japan. So, what makes this Hagi ware so special?
Activities Toyoura Cosmos Festival 2025 Early Oct The Toyoura Cosmos Festival is an annual event that takes place in early October, and it showcases the beauty of around one million..
Transportation Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Kim Bergström Yamaguchi Prefecture has two airports - Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is located in the east of the prefecture, and offers close proximity..
Transportation Yamaguchi Ube Airport Kim Bergström The Yamaguchi Ube Airport is Honshu's westernmost airport, and provides connectivity to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The airport..
9 Culture Kikuya Family Residence, Yamaguchi Lily The Kikuya Family Residence is part of Hagi Castle Town in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Featuring numerous National Important Cultural..
Culture Kaikyo Yume Tower Kim Bergström Shimonoseki's Kaikyo Yume Tower was built in 1996, and is an impressive landmark on the city's skyline. From the observation..