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We loved Naoshima’s new art museum, opened on May 31

May 31, 2025
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A journey to the seaside towns of Hiroshima

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Exploring Hiroshima’s food and culture
March 5, 2025
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December 20, 2024
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December 20, 2024
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Exploring Tomonoura, a historical port town

A relaxing 2-day trip by the coast
September 17, 2024
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Tottori Matsue Pass - new rail pass for the Sanin Region

August 22, 2024
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The Seto Inland Sea’s port of waiting tides
May 18, 2024
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April 9, 2024
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March 27, 2024
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March 15, 2024
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The beauty of Bizen ware

Discovering an ancient pottery tradition on a 3-day trip to Okayama Prefecture
November 4, 2023
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The Spirit of Hiroshima - a 3-day trip

Sea views, sake and spirituality on a trip to Hiroshima Prefecture
May 22, 2023
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May 1, 2023
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and Its Cultural Landscape

A fortuitous mine blessed by its history of volcanic activity
January 5, 2023
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Coastal walking trails along the Sea of Japan

The highlights of the Sanin Kaigan Geopark
February 4, 2022
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Highlights of central Hiroshima

A 1-day tour introducing some sights and activities in the city
October 15, 2021
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June 27, 2021
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In the Land of the Kirin

A 3-day journey in rural Tottori and Hyogo
February 26, 2021
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An update from Hiroshima’s popular sightseeing spots
October 24, 2020
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Traveling in Setouchi

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October 1, 2020
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The legend of Momotaro

June 18, 2020
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Bengara production in Fukiya

June 9, 2020
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Episodes from Japanese History - The Battle of Dan no Ura

May 14, 2020
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Shimane Prefecture

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March 31, 2020
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Essential tour of Okayama

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March 31, 2020
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Sea of Japan Coastlines in Daisen-Oki National Park

2 days exploring dramatic coastal scenery and the far-flung Oki Islands
December 29, 2019
Autumn Colors

2019/11/20 - Miyajima Autumn Color Report

November 20, 2019
Cherry Blossoms

2019/4/3 - Okayama Cherry Blossom Report

April 3, 2019
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2019/4/2 - Iwakuni Cherry Blossom Report

April 2, 2019
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April 2, 2019
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2019/3/28 - Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Report

March 28, 2019
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Tomonoura, a charming old town in Hiroshima

Things to do off the beaten track in Fukuyama City
January 23, 2019
Autumn Colors

2018/11/20 - Miyajima Autumn Color Report

November 20, 2018
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Far Flung: Okunoshima Island

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October 20, 2018
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October 5, 2018
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Traditional Japan in the Heart of the San’in Region

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March 27, 2018
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Crabs, Peonies and Castle Cruises in Shimane

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