Yamaguchi
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Remote Japanese Island Supported by Finless Porpoise Tourism; Minor Seto Inland Sea Route Reinvigorated
SUO-OSHIMA, Yamaguchi — Once in danger of being discontinued due to depopulation, a ferry route to a...
February 3, 2024
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Travel SpotsEvangelion’s ‘Spear of Longinus’ displayed in Yamaguchi Prefecture
UBE, Yamaguchi - Fans now can see a giant replica of a spear displayed in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefec...
October 7, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Samurai Residence Reborn as Guesthouse
HAGI, Yamaguchi — A former samurai residence that is more than 150 years old has recently been rebor...
September 9, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Natural Air Conditioner Keeps Hikers Cool
HAGI, Yamaguchi — As Japan continues to experience a brutal summer, hikers can enjoy the cool air th...
August 19, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Cormorant Fishing Kicks Off by Scenic Bridge
IWAKUNI, Yamaguchi — The summer tradition of cormorant fishing on the Nishiki River in Iwakuni, Yama...
June 24, 2023
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Slipper Table Tennis Competition to Restart in July
YAMAGUCHI — A “slipper table tennis” tournament will be held in Yamaguchi next month for the first t...
June 3, 2023
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Prospective Town Residents Can Stay at Station
HAGI, Yamaguchi — The city government of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, has started a trial project to ...
May 27, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: Blossom Viewing Boats Start Spring Cruises around Kintai Bridge
IWAKUNI, Yamaguchi —Sightseeing boats have started their seasonal runs on the Nishiki River in Iwaku...
April 1, 2023
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Travel SpotsCamellia Festival Celebrates Wind-Blown Flowers in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Fallen camellia flowers cover the ground at the Kasayama Camellia Grove on Mt. Kasayama in Hagi, Yam...
February 22, 2023
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Travel SpotsYamaguchi: 50 Years On, Bridge Prepares for Next Century
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi — The Kanmon Bridge, which acts as the main artery between two of the nation’...
February 4, 2023
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Sea urchin nuisance becomes income source for fishermen
NAGATO, Yamaguchi — Opinions of the purple sea urchin — a source of much annoyance for fishermen due...
December 17, 2022
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Indonesian monkey catchers
YAMAGUCHI — Four Indonesian technical interns received certificates of gratitude from the Yamaguchi ...
September 10, 2022
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Handmade baskets wait for fireflies’ light show
YAMAGUCHI — If you take a walk in the Odono district of Yamaguchi City around this time of year, you...
May 28, 2022
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Japan In FocusYamaguchi: Limestone cave still holds mysteries 100 years later
MINE, Yamaguchi — It has been 100 years since one of Japan’s largest limestone caves, Akiyoshido in ...
April 16, 2022
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Japan In Focus‘Tipsy mackerel’ to go on sale in Yamaguchi Prefecture
YAMAGUCHI — Sales of mackerel grown with food mixed with sake kasu, or pressed sake lees, will go in...
March 22, 2022
"Yamaguchi" Popular Articles
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Hirao Residents Produce Olive Oil from Locally Grown Olives; Yamaguchi Pref. Town Working to Rejuvenate Local Economy
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Yamaguchi: Short Film to Help Revive Tawarayama Onsen Hot Spring Resort; Production Team Plans to Bring Back Tourism
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Evangelion’s ‘Spear of Longinus’ displayed in Yamaguchi Prefecture
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Yamaguchi: Limestone cave still holds mysteries 100 years later
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Yamaguchi: Elephant Weighing Made Easy at Zoo with New Custom-Built Scale