Food Andersen Kitchen & Buffet JJ Walsh Gourmet food court & buffet in Hiroshima's Danish, food-lovers department store: Andersen 2F. Enjoy Italian, Chinese, Carvery...
Food Ramen in Downtown Hiroshima Chantelle Silva Design your own ramen at Ichiran in Hiroshima. Hakata Ramen noodles just how you want them.
Culture Inside a Sake Brewery in Saijo Chantelle Silva Take a look inside one of Saijo's most successful sake breweries and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes.
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum Kenji Chida Bizen Osafune Museum and Village is not just a place to view swords but its a village where the craft of sword making and met...
Culture Yumeji Takehisa's Birthplace Kenji Chida The breathtaking artwork and life of Yumeji Takehisa can be found in his hometown of Oku.
Culture Okayama On Two Wheels Kenji Chida Exploring Japan on two wheels is a great way to see the country and travel free and easy.
Nightlife Sprout Cafe/Takeuma Paul Walsh Tiny corner cafe run by a cheery young couple who use what little space they have to great effect. Serving light ¥500 lunches...
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri 2027 JJ Walsh Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Accommodation Shiraishi International Villa Amy Chavez Shiraishi International Villa is located on Shiraishi Island (population 600) in the Seto Inland Sea. Built in 1988, the purp...
Culture The Secrets of the Japanese Sword Kenji Chida The Osafune Sword Museum is a magnet for sword enthusiasts. This a breakdown of the sword making process.
Activities The Beautiful Forest of Osafune Kenji Chida A forest camp with rental bungalows in Setouchi City.
Culture An ni Shrine Kenji Chida An ni Shrine is tucked away in the southeast corner of Okayama City on the border with Ushimado in an area called Saidaiji Ic...
Accommodation Hattoji International Villa Judith Mikami Japan's only International Villas located in Okayama Prefecture.
Activities Traffic Land at Oshiba Park JJ Walsh Kotsu (traffic) land has lots of free or very cheap family-fun - following traffic safety rules, enjoy go-carts, a few playgr...
Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Sh...