Culture Explore Hagi City's Historical Downtown Area Veronica Carnevale Many of Hagi’s historical sights are situated in the city’s center and are within walking distance from each other. Here, you ..
Culture Bakan Festival 2026 Late Aug Held to celebrate the end of summer, the Bakan Festival in Shimonoseki is Yamaguchi's largest annual festival. The event started..
Activities Iwakuni Airbase Friendship Day 2027 Early May The Iwakuni Friendship Day event sees Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni open its gates to the general public, in celebration of US-Japan..
Culture Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern Festival 2026 Early Aug The Yamaguchi Tanabata Lantern festival is a traditional summer event with an impressive history spanning approximately 600 years...
Food Guesthouse and Cafe Miharashi-tei Guillaume Doré While many buildings in Onomichi are abandonne, people are also trying to revitalize the city by restoring abandoned buildings,..
Transportation Detective Conan Train Has Launched! Lester Goh The Limited Express Super Hakuto Train is getting a Detective Conan-themed livery as part of the Manga's 30th year anniversary..
Activities Hiking Mount Takamiyama in Onomichi Guillaume Doré Stop by Mount Takamiyama for an easy ride and a great point of view on the Seto inland sea and it’s islands.
Culture Hagi Camellia Festival 2027 Late Feb - Late Mar Around 25,000 camellia trees in 60 species are planted around the foot of Mount Kasayama in Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the..