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Western Honshū
Travelers to Western Honshū (本州西部) will find a tale of two coastlines. San-yō (literally "sunny side of the mountains"), looking southwards out over the Inland Sea, boasts the bigger cities, the narrow-laned portside and hillside towns, ceramic history and the fast train. This coast holds the region's big name – indelibly scarred but thriving and warm-hearted Hiroshima.
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Exploring the highlights of Japan’s Hokuriku region by train
Mar 2, 2020 • 7 Min read
Whether you want castles, seafood or hiking trails, there’s a stop along the Hokuriku coastline for you.
Public Transport
Exploring the highlights of Japan’s San-yō region by train
Jan 31, 2020 • 7 Min read
Whether you want canals, ceramics or buzzing cities, there’s a stop for you on the ‘sunny side of the mountain’. Here’s how to explore San'yō by train.
Wildlife & Nature
Photographers capture images of amazing bioluminescent sea fireflies in Japan
Aug 26, 2016 • 2 Min read
Two photographers have captured incredible pictures of bioluminescent sea fireflies shining brightly on a rocky shoreline in Okayama, Japan.
Wildlife & Nature
Escape to Japan's Oki Islands
Oct 31, 2013 • 5 Min read
Japan seduces and dazzles travellers with its buzzed-up, sprawling, ultra-convenient big cities. But if you’re weary of crowds and vending-machine-packed…
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