The Chugoku district consists of five prefectures located in western Japan. The climates of the Sanin area (The Eurasian continent side) and the Sanyo area (on the Seto Inland Sea side) are totally different, but both regions have beautiful seasonal scenery, delicious seafood and vegetables, and le...
South of Aizu-Wakamatsu, but still in Fukushima prefecture, the charming little town of Ouchijuku is a rare example of the past being saved by progress.
Once a popular stop on the Aizu-Nishi Kaido, part of an old post road that ran between Edo (modern Tokyo) and Sendai, Ouchijuku all but vanished f...
The main reason to visit Izumo, of course is to see the Grand Shrine. But while you're here, be sure to try Izumo soba, the area's most famous local dish.
Soba, or buckwheat noodles, is popular throughout Japan, so what makes Izumo soba a standout? Well, the locals will tell you that, first of ...
