Chugoku and Shikoku
Teshima: Not Just Another Island
From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway
How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
Travel Guide to the Charm of Tomonoura
Life in the Seto Inland Sea town of Tomo-no-Ura
Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving
Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Visiting San’in: Japan’s Sacred and Slightly “Pagan” Region
Shimane and Tottori’s spiritual landscapes
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Naruto Whirlpools: Beauty in Nature
Take a trip to Japan's ocean phenomenon
Tsuwano Travel Guide: A Hidden Samurai Town
A hidden samurai town in Shimane
Kamigori Travel Guide
Getting off the beaten path to find peace and beauty in Hyogo
Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura
Stepping into Japanese mythology in Iwami, Shimane Prefecture