Yanai is a small city located next to the Seto Inland Sea in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its goldfish lanterns and white-walled street. Yanai sits at the mouth at the Tsuchihoishi River and is surrounded by beautiful mountains and is dotted with temples and shrines.
Yanai has a quaint feel to it; however, Yanai still has modern stores where you can buy a wider range of food, clothes, toys and electronics. Yanai also has a variety of restaurants, ranging from traditional Japanese food and sweets, to American and foreign food, to conveyor belt sushi.
Despite being a small, rural city, Yanai offers a balance of old-fashioned living with modern conveniences. This mix of country living and modern life provides a balanced lifestyle.
