Chugoku Shikoku region Tradition,Culture Enjoying the “Gods” through Dancing: Kagura.
Kagura, a form of traditional Japanese ritual and dance, is a performing art that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. Its…
Chugoku Shikoku region Tourist attraction Magnificent Scenery Where the Sea and Sky Intersect: The Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido.
The Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido is a roughly 60-kilometer road that connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari Ci…
Chugoku Shikoku region Tourist attraction Autumn Journey: Stunning Fall Foliage Spots in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions.
When one thinks of autumn in Japan, the beautiful scenery of fall foliage comes to mind. The autumn leaves that can be seen all over t…
Chugoku Shikoku region Tourist attraction Spring Journey: Breathtaking Cherry Blossom Spots in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions of Japan.
When thinking of spring in Japan, the beautiful cherry blossoms come to mind first. Many people, both domestically and internationally…
Hiroshima Prefecture Tourist attraction Symbol of Peace, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
The Peace Memorial Park is established to commemorate the victims of the atomic bomb and to pray for everlasting world peace. This pla…
Kochi Prefecture Tourist attraction “The Last Clear Stream of Japan”, Shimanto River
The Shimanto River is known for its rich nature and gentle flow and is said to be Japan's last clear stream. This beautiful river with…
Tokushima Prefecture Tourist attraction Experience the world’s largest whirlpools with the “Naruto Whirlpools Sightseeing Boat.”
The Naruto Strait in Tokushima Prefecture is known as the location where the "Naruto Whirlpools," one of the largest whirlpools in the…
Kagawa Prefecture Tourist attraction The god of the sea, loved as “Konpira-san”, “Kotohira-gu”
Kotohira-gu, commonly known as "Konpira-san," is a shrine located in Kotohira Town of Kagawa Prefecture, and its name is known through…
Ehime Prefecture Tourist attraction “Matsuyama Castle”, the last complete castle architecture from the Edo period over 400 years ago.
Matsuyama Castle, built over a span of 25 years, is in the center of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The "Matsuyama Castle Ruins" ar…
Shimane Prefecture Tourist attraction The place where countless gods gather, “Izumo Taisha Shrine.”
Photo: Izumo Taisha “Kagura Hall” Izumo Taisha, known as a gathering place for the gods of Japan and a focus of faith since ancient…
Okayama Prefecture Tourist attraction Walking through the beautiful, white-walled streets of the “Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter”
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, located in Kurashiki City of Okayama Prefecture, is a historical district that preserves the a…
Yamaguchi Prefecture Tourist attraction The beautiful five-arched bridge over the Nishiki River, “Kintaikyo”
Kintaikyo, located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a beautiful wooden bridge representing Japan. It's considered one of the …
