Field Report: Okayama Castle and Kōraku-en, Japan (20 November 2016)
I’m no stranger to Okayama, or its castle, or its magnificent garden. And there’s certainly a lot that one can say about all three … but as I’m itching to […]
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Field Report: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan (18 November 2016)
A short hop on the San’yō Shinkansen brought me to Fukuyama, near the border between Hiroshima Prefecture and Okayama Prefecture. Although this place doesn’t figure very highly in Chūgoku itineraries […]
Field Report: Walking to the summit of Mount Misen, Miyajima, Japan (17 November 2016)
For some, it’s the journey; for others, it’s the destination. And for those of us who choose to stand in the blissful middle, there’s the phenomenal satisfaction of enjoying the […]
Field Report: An autumn stroll in Miyajima, Japan (17 November 2016)
Hiroshima is probably best known for the various landmarks associated with the 1945 atomic bombing, but an island not far from the city offers some of the most rewarding sightseeing […]
Field Report: Iwakuni, Japan (16 November 2016)
Many old Japanese towns are famous for their castles, but the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture is best known for something else: namely, its unique and splendidly beautiful wooden […]
Field Report: Hagi, Japan (15 November 2016)
Japan’s Chūgoku region is an incredibly rewarding destination, and I’ve resolved to explore it more thoroughly in the years to come. But for this particular trip, I was happy to […]
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