Area Ube City Tom Roseveare Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path destination filled with unique attractions. Ube’s intern...
Food Ube Ramen (Ikkyu) Tiffany Aguilar Known for being inexpensive, fast, and delicious, Ikkyu Ramen serves a rich bowl of tonkotsu ramen, a pork bone based broth.
Food Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho Tiffany Aguilar Neighboring International Hotel Ube is Japanese Cuisine, Yoshicho, a restaurant that proudly serves carefully selected season...
Food Piccoro Coffee Tiffany Aguilar picorro coffee is an Italian coffee shop serving fresh pour-overs and delicious baked goods, including croissants, egg tarts,...
Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path mecca of art and culture in Japan.
Activities Sorinji Temple Garden Tiffany Aguilar Sorinji Temple was founded 1,200 years ago and is home to the oldest garden in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Sorinji Temple Garden, k...
Culture Chaso Ametsuchi Tiffany Aguilar Chaso Ametsuchi is a Japanese tea cafe bordering Kiwa La Beach, a gorgeous view of Japan’s inland sea. Tucked beside a serene...
Culture Amidaji Temple Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are a highlight of the rainy season in Japan, and the warm, humid conditions are just right for the flowers to thr...
Culture Simose Art Museum Wins Prix Versailles Kim Bergström Hiroshima's Simose Art Museum gained international acclaim recently by winning the Prix Versailles, a UNESCO-established awar...
Food Yasohachi Tiffany Aguilar Yasohachi is a kappo-style restaurant that centers your attention on every detail in its cuisine. Kappo is a traditional Japa...
