Planning Kurashiki One of Asia's Best Cities to Explore on Foot Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Leading luxury and lifestyle magazine Tatler Asia recently included Kurashiki, a scenic city in Okayama, among the continent's..
Culture Ryosanji Temple Goho Festival 2026 Mid Aug Every year on the night of August 14th, Ryosanji Temple in Okayama Prefecture holds a special event known as the Goho Festival...
Culture Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks 2026 Sunday - Aug 16th Every summer in mid-August, Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture hosts the Wamoji-yaki and Fireworks Festival along the banks of th..
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström Jul 11, 2025 British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonably..
Culture Saidouji Temple Kim Bergström For travelers enchanted by the iconic "stacked torii" effect of destinations like Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Shrine but seeking a..
Activities Hagi Okan Maranic and Walk 2026 Mid May The Yamaguchi Hagi Okan Maranic & Walk invites participants to enjoy a challenging marathon (maranic is a portmanteau of marathon..
Culture Shunan Winter Tree Festival 2026-2027 Late Nov - Early Jan Centered around JR Tokuyama Station, the Shunan Winter Tree Festival fills Miyuki-dori Street, Aozora Park, and the station rotary..
Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Known for its blend of tranquil hot springs, historic castles, and beautifully preserved gardens, Okayama Prefecture comes alive..