2026-05

Stays & Retreats

Inside the Matsunaga Footwear Museum

Traditional Footwear, Folk Culture, and Everyday JapanThe Matsunaga Footwear Museum introduces the long history of footw...
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A Small Cultural Trip from Fukuyama

Walking from Matsunaga Station to the Footwear MuseumHiroshima is famous for Miyajima and the Peace Memorial Park, but t...
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Inside Joge’s Historic Wooden Theater: Visiting the Last Traditional Playhouse in the Chugoku Region

While walking through the historic town of Joge in Hiroshima Prefecture, one of the most fascinating places to visit is ...
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Hina Dolls and Hidden Discoveries: Visiting Joge During the Doll Festival

Every spring, the quiet historic town of Joge in Hiroshima Prefecture becomes filled with traditional Hina dolls display...
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A Hidden Historic Town in Hiroshima: Walking Through Joge

Joge is a small historic town located in the mountains of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.Known for its white-walled streets...
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Part 2 — Submarines, Stealth Warships, HMS Spey and Giant Container Ships in Kure

After boarding the Kure Naval Port Cruise, the atmosphere changed completely.The first half of the tour already felt imp...
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First Time on the Kure Naval Port Cruise|How to Reserve Tickets, Boarding Tips and Best Photo Spots in Kure, Japan

IntroductionI finally joined the famous naval port cruise in Kure, Hiroshima.As someone visiting for the first time, I d...
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Shimose Art Museum: A Hidden Art Destination Near Hiroshima With a Free Shuttle Bus

If you are looking for a peaceful and modern art museum near Hiroshima,Shimose Art Museum may become one of the most mem...
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Tomuraushi Onsen: A Remote Hot Spring Deep in Hokkaido — Easier to Reach Than You Might Expect

IntroductionIf you are searching for a truly quiet and remote hot spring experience in Hokkaido, Tomuraushi Onsen may be...
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The Three Waterfalls of Mitaki-dera Temple (広島・三瀧寺) Hiroshima city

At Mitaki-dera Temple in Hiroshima, the name “Mitaki” literally means “Three Waterfalls.”Visitors walk past three sacred...