Area Yonago When you arrive in Yonago as I did for the first time your first thought may be, “this shouldn’t be here”. It’s not the capital of the least populated prefecture of Japan but it is bustling...
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Yumeji Takehisa, one of Japans most notable artists, was from Oku Town. Still living here, his descendants are eager to share their..
Transportation Seto Ohashi Bridge Kenji Chida Seto Ohashi Bridge connects the main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is still the world's longest two-tiered bridge.
Culture Sogenji Temple Kenji Chida Sogenji Temple is located just 35 minutes from downtown Okayama City. Welcomes foreigners from around the world seeking to learn..
Accommodation Hattoji International Villa Judith Mikami Japan's only International Villas located in Okayama Prefecture.
Area Soja Soja City is about 40 minutes from downtown Okayama City. A city that is bordered by Okayama City, Kurashiki City and Takahashi City. Even though the population of Soja is small with only about..
Activities Shimonoseki Kaikyokan Mandy Bartok An aquarium right next to the Kanmon Straits in Shimonoseki
The 500 Rakan Statues, Miyajima Tomoko Kamishima At Miyajima in autumn, these 500 Rakan statues in Gohyakurakan Garden sit on a carpet of colorful leaves.