Transportation The Osaka Train Network Ash Travellers new to Japan find themselves mystified by the complicated Osaka public transport system - even the ones who've bee...
Shopping Ushimado Olive Garden Kenji Chida Ushimado Olive Garden has one of the best viewing points to look over Ushimado town and the Seto Inland Sea. A mountain dedic...
Culture Ushimado Shrine, Setouchi City Kenji Chida Hidden at the top of a hill sits Ushimado Shrine. The seaside breeze makes the journey up the hill easy and the shrine a beau...
Accommodation Unique Ushimado International Villa Kenji Chida Ushimado International Villa situated on the mountainside looking down on the Seto Inland sea. This is another villa in the g...
7 Activities Hinase and Mushiage Oyster Markets Judith Mikami A great place to buy, eat and cook fresh oysters in season. Hinase in Bizen City and Mushiage in Setouchi City hold festivals...
8 Culture World Cosplay Red Carpet Parade Katrina Webber Costuming representatives from twenty countries parade down a red carpet in a roped-off section of a main street in downtown ...
Culture Okayama City's Tokoen Kenji Chida This is an enclosed garden that was the residence of Lord Ikeda's commander. It is located in the center of the city.
Culture Ryotanji Temple Katrina Webber At over 1200 years old, Ryotanji Temple is a well-established temple with an interesting history, beautiful grounds, and a fa...
Culture Hodosan Jinja (Mt. Hodo Shrine) Justin Dart Hodosan Jinja in Nagatoro, Saitama - providing spiritual solace for 2000 years, with a dash of color thrown in
