Activities Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during Hiroshima's..
9 Accommodation Utsukushi Mori Rental Houses Judith Mikami Utsukushi Mori (beautiful forest) is located in the center of Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture. Stay in the bungalows which are..
Activities The Beautiful Forest of Osafune Kenji Chida A forest camp with rental bungalows in Setouchi City.
Shopping Kurashiki's Morning Market Luc Gougeon The Kurashiki morning market is held on the third Sunday of the month and it is conveniently located in the shopping arcade right..
6 Culture Peace Candles & Floating Lanterns JJ Walsh A beautiful event held on the evening of the August 6th memorial of the A-bomb to hope for peace and to pay respect to those who..
7 Culture Soja RetRoad Festival Judith Mikami Every September Soja City hosts a Retroad (retro road) Festival to celebrate the tradition of the old main road with the new. Clubs,..
Culture Okayama Orphan Asylum Kenji Chida Okayama City has a lot of history but one of the hidden gems is the remains of the Okayama Orphange. Founded by Juji Ishii during..
Culture Bamboo Harvesting in Mabi Town Judith Mikami I'd like to introduce you to the long history of bamboo harvesting. Done in the spring season and when you drive around Mabi..