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[1 Day Event – Kure Food Festival]
After a four-year pause, the Kure Food Festival is being held on Kuramoto-dori in Kure. Savor Kure’s famous hoso udon (thin udon noodles) and other delicacies like meat and potato stew. You can also buy other local specialties goods. Be sure no .... -
【2-Day Event: Oct. 28-29】Matsunaga Halloween
Matsunaga Halloween 2023 will be held at the Nichirei Sunrise Store and the shopping arcade in front of the north exit of JR Matsunaga Station in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture. This 2-day event features food and games from 10 countries around the worl .... -
【Autumn only!】 Cosmos fields at Kasaoka Bay Farm
Looking for a “grammable” natural spot? Look no further, Kasaoka Bay Farm has what you need. This reclaimed land is home to large flower fields that are planted with seasonal flowers by the city of Kasaoka. There are canola flowers in lat .... -
【1-Day Event: Nov. 5】Tamano Matsuri Fireworks
Previously held in summer, the Tamano Matsuri Fireworks display will be held in autumn this year, on November 5, 2023. The display will feature 3,000 fireworks that will be shot off over the Seto Inland Sea at Uno Port. To see the fireworks up close, .... -
【3-Day Event: Nov. 3-5】Traditional Craft Expo
“Kougei Expo in Okayama” is a 3-day event that features the best of Japan’s traditional handicrafts from across the country in one location. The items at the expo are not only on exhibit but many of them are also for sale in the mar .... -
【Autumn Exhibition at Fukuyama Castle Museum】Learn about the Black Ship and the Opening of Japan
Do you know which castle in Japan is closest to a bullet train station? It’s Fukuyama Castle. This beautiful castle can be viewed directly from the Fukuyama Station platform. A special autumn exhibition is currently underway at the historic Fuk .... -
【3-Day Event: Nov.1-3】Betcha Festival in Onomichi
Why not come and experience the ‘Betcha Festival’ in Onomichi, celebrated for over 200 years? The Betcha Festival is an unusual festival designated as a folk cultural asset by Onomichi City. It takes place annually on November 1st, 2nd, a .... -
【1-Day Event: Oct. 25】Sumo Exhibition Match in Okayama
Contrary to popular belief, you can watch sumo beyond Tokyo’s Ryogoku and other major cities. In fact, sumo tournaments are held in various regions of Japan each season to engage with fans. Regional tours were suspended for about three years du ....
