Retro Cute! Meeting the “London Bus” in Shimonoseki
In the exotic port town of Shimonoseki, amidst the sea breeze of the Arukaport area, a striking bright red vehicle…
Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park: An Emerald Paradise on the Sea of Japan
Located at the westernmost tip of Tsunoshima Island in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park is a destination that feels…
The Former British Consulate: A Red Brick Masterpiece in Shimonoseki
Amidst the lively atmosphere of the Karato port district, a distinguished red brick building stands as a testament to a…
Old Akita Shokai Building: A Japanese Garden in the Sky
In the heart of the retro Karato district, there stands a building that defies architectural logic. Built in 1915, the…
Shunpanro: Where History Was Signed & Fugu Was Freed
Perched on a hill overlooking the turbulent Kanmon Strait, Shunpanro is more than a high-end ryokan and restaurant. It is…
Furue-koji: The “Time-Slip” Alley of the Samurai
In the heart of the Chofu Castle Town, there is a labyrinth where the modern world fades away. “Furue-koji” is…
Kan-ke Nagayamon: The Scholar’s Gate on the Golden Street
In the maze of earthen walls that makes up the castle town of Chofu, one alleyway stands out for its…
Hiyoriyama Park: The Samurai’s Lookout & Winter Panorama
Perched on a hill overlooking the turbulent Kanmon Strait, Hiyoriyama Park is Shimonoseki’s oldest public park. Once a weather observation…
Kojoji Temple: The “Koyasan of the West” in Winter Silence
Deep in the mountains of Toyota-cho, Shimonoseki, lies a temple where time seems to stand still. Established in the early…
Chofu Samurai Residence Longhouse: Stepping into the Edo Period
In the castle town of Chofu (Shimonoseki), where the atmosphere of the Edo period lingers, stands a quiet testament to…
Sakurayama Shrine: The Birthplace of the “Samurai Soul” Memorial
Hidden in a quiet residential district of Shimonoseki lies a site of immense historical weight. Sakurayama Shrine is not just…
Manju & Kanju Islands: The “Tide Jewels” of the Dragon God
Floating off the coast of the Chofu castle town in Shimonoseki are two mysterious, uninhabited islands. Covered in primeval forest…