Jan 12, 2022Art and Craft#8 Sekishu Washi Kaikan Hamada Shi, Shimane Ken Sekishu Washi = Historical handmade Japanese paper produced in Sekishu district. One of the three major paper...
Jan 11, 2022Performance#7 Takigi Noh at Noda JinjaYamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Noh is the ancient Japanese entertainment. Takigi (bonfire) Noh = an outdoor Noh play for a firewood...
Jan 10, 2022Nature and Other#6 SL YamaguchiYamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Tsuwano Cho, Shimane Ken SL (Steam Locomotive) runs between Shin-Yamaguchi Station, Yamaguchi City, and...
Jan 9, 2022Structure#5 Seisuiji TempleYamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Gorgeous Nio statues (guardians of the Buddha). Beautiful stone steps leading to the temple up the hill....
Jan 8, 2022Sake and Food#4 Kanemitsu Brewery Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Popular sake "Santoka", named after a local poet, is made of 100% local rice, called "Yamada Nishiki". ...
Jan 7, 2022Nature and Other#3 The Great Stones of Magura (Magura no Oiwago) Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken It is a mystery why this part of the mountain is covered with huge rocks. A short, nice trail up the hill.
Jan 6, 2022Sake and Food#2 KayanoyaKasuya Gun, Fukuoka Ken Well-known Dashi broth for Washoku=Japanese cuisine. Combined with authentic dining and a cafe, at a peaceful...
Jan 6, 2022Structure#1 Waninaki Hachimangu Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Also known as Osaba Hachimaugu. Hachiman (Syncretic Divinity) brought the spirit from Usa city (Oita...