Beautiful Gorge of Mt. Daisen Takako Sakamoto The secret of Mt. Daisen's natural water lies in the large beech forests. The mountain's abundant nature is the source of thi...
Culture Fagiano Okayama Chris Cooper Fagiano Okayama - Enjoy a great atmosphere watching J League 2 football (soccer)
Food Cafe Tereya in Ushimado Town Judith Mikami In this era of franchised coffee shops with interchangeable decor, background musicand staff it is refreshing to experience a...
Shopping Kurashiki City - Honmachi Street Kenji Chida HONMACHI is one of those places where you walk around and imagine where the water might have been. Here you find coffee shops...
Food Le Mani Italian Bistro and Brewery Kenji Chida Le Mani Italian Bistro is part of a larger complex developed by Mitsuishi Renga, one of the largest brick making companies in...
Food Industry Bakery Best Brownies EVER Judith Mikami Industry is a local bakery in Soja City that makes the best brownie I have ever eaten. And in my lifetime I eaten a few but ...
Food Yamate no Ichi Country Cooking Cafe Judith Mikami Yamate no Ichi is a local fruit, vegetable. local made products, bakery and cafe all in one location. Here you will experien...
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Activities Mt. Daisen Towering Over Yonago Judith Mikami Mt. Daisen is the tallest mountain the the Chugoku Region. She dominates the area looking over the city of Yonago. Some peo...
Food Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town Judith Mikami Menkurando Udon in Kamogata Town. A great place to experience udon and somen.
Activities Iwami Seaside Resort JJ Walsh Get together with friends and family at this great beach for summer fun along the Shimane coast in Hamada at the Iwami Seasi...
Activities Kasayama in Hagi-city Louise Waghorn Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi is an active volcano that you can climb and even enter the crater. Nearby observatory offers beau...
Activities Sand Dune Beach Kenji Chida Sand Dune Beach is a public beach in Tottori City facing the Japan Sea. It is a great place to swim and barbecue for the whol...
Culture Tottori Sand Museum: A Mesmerizing Exhibit Judith Mikami A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leadin...
Activities Nishiyama in Old Bitchu Area Chris Cooper Take the winding drive from Takahashi to Nishiyama. Take in the seclusive reservoir and mountain views, you can even camp at ...