NEWnewsStone Museum Hakusekikan (Gifu)This museum combines learning and entertainment, allowing visitors to explore the history, science, and cultural significance of stones from around the world. “A unique stone-the
NEWnewsShukkeien Garden (Hiroshima)Created in 1620 by a feudal lord of the Hiroshima domain, Shukkeien means “shrunken-scenery garden.” It was designed to recreate mountains, valleys, and forests within a compac
NEWnewsFukuyama Castle (Hiroshima)Built in 1622 during the early Edo period, Fukuyama Castle was an important strategic stronghold in western Japan. It was heavily damaged during World War II but has since been fai
NEWnewsHiroshima Peace Memorial MuseumThe museum presents the history and impact of the atomic bomb, sharing the human stories behind the tragedy and promoting a message of peace and nuclear disarmament. “A deeply mo
NEWnewsMiyajima (Itsukushima), HiroshimaMiyajima, officially known as Itsukushima Shrine, is one of Japan’s most scenic and iconic destinations, famous for its “floating” torii gate. “A sacred island where a floa
NEWnewsTakisanji Oni Fire Festival (Okazaki, Japan)The Takisanji Oni Fire Festival, held at Takisanji Temple, is a dramatic traditional event with over 1,300 years of history. It takes place every year on the second Saturday of Feb