Oyamazaki Villa is a historic building owned by the Asahi Group. It was originally built as a villa by Shotaro Kaga, a young and wealthy...

We have finally completed a series of events commemorating the 7th anniversary of the Shimamoto-Frankfort sister-city relationship. We...

The article about life in Shimamoto is now featured in the KY State Journal! Please check it out using the link below. One of our...

Tanabata is a Japanese festival celebrated on the evening of July 7th. During this festival, people write their wishes on colorful paper...

About 15 minutes away from Shimamoto, Yokokuji, nestled in the mountains of Kyoto, is renowned for its stunning garden filled with...

This year, I was able to spot a few fireflies along the road by the Minase River. These sightings brought back fond memories of summer...

Versailles is a local city in Kentucky known for its castle, which our Goodwill ambassador, Yokoyama-san, visited. Situated approximately...

One of the world's most famous derbies took place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 4th. As they celebrated their 150th...