Author: Max Claeys

The Seto Inland Sea forms the heart of western Japan in the region called Setouchi.

A comparison of two popular island routes from a cycling point of view. Each has its fans, but both beg to be ridden.

Nipponia Hotels has an innovative and sustainable ‘distributed hotel’ concept that is revitalising rural Japan.

In Matsuno, you can indulge in samurai cosplay and other outdoor activities in the daylight, and enjoy excellent local food and sake when it gets dark at the BBQ Castle.

Imabari is one of the crossroads of the Setouchi region and home of our favourite kimono shops. Here you can dress in kimono, try your hand at the tea ceremony and flower arranging, and shop for reasonably priced antiques.

The Setouchi region, nestled around Japan’s Inland Sea, is a treasure trove of culinary delights, known for its bountiful seafood, unique regional dishes, and exceptional sake.

Pull up to a roadside restaurant in the mountains of Hiroshima and you may be bewildered to find something called ‘wani’ on the menu.

Enjoy the glittering waters aboard a vessel.

The Setouchi region abounds with fascinating places to stay. But nothing beats the cachet of staying in a castle, with all the ceremony of feudal nobility.

All Shikoku Rail Pass vs. Japan Rail Pass The all Shikoku Rail Pass and the Japan Rail Pass…