The calmness of Seto Inland Sea, located in western Japan, will send your worries away. One thing that has been firmly supporting lives in this area is stone. The stone walls of the famous Osaka ...

From Tadao Ando’s minimalist marvels to Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkins, explore the artistic treasures and serene landscapes ...

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Located in western Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture is nestled between the Chugoku mountain range to the north and the Seto Inland Sea in the south. Although its geography may make Hiroshima seem like a ...

Each spring, Iwagi, an island in the Seto Inland Sea is painted pink with sakura cherry blossoms. It's home to some 4,000 cherry trees. Highlights include Mt. Sekizen, at the center of the island ...

On October 27, the "Cycling Shimanami 2024" event, in which people rode bicycles on an expressway, was held. It took place around the Setouchi Shimanami Kaido, or Nishi-Seto Expressway, which ...

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Positioned on the shore of the Seto Inland Sea in Japan, the Simose Museum and Art Garden Villa unites culture, cuisine and ...

Shodoshima Olive Park on the Seto Inland Sea’s second-largest island is home ... While the live-action movie is solidly based in Japan, European-inspired interior decor aside, the locale does ...

Western Japan’s Chugoku and Shikoku regions are an antidote to overtourism. Yes, Hiroshima is a deservedly popular destination, but branch out from there and Chugoku offers a tantalizing mix of ...