Blogs
Find out what makes our destinations special places, get tips about what to see and do, and how to prepare for your trip.
Yokogawa Food Tour
Our Yokogawa Food Tour offers you a satisfying taste of daily Japanese food and drink.
Visiting Miyajima
Miyajima is a beautiful sacred island near Hiroshima with an iconic torii in the sea.
A Brief History of the Seto Inland Sea
The Seto Inland Sea forms the heart of western Japan in the region called Setouchi.
Tobishima Kaidō vs. Shimanami Kaidō
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
Nipponia Hotels has an innovative and sustainable ‘distributed hotel’ concept that is revitalising rural Japan.
The Matsuno BBQ Samurai
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…
Kimono Culture
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…
Gastronomy Tours of Setouchi
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…
Eat a Crocodile?
Pull up to a roadside restaurant in the mountains of Hiroshima and you may be bewildered to find something called ‘wani’ on the menu.
Cruising the Seto Inland Sea
Enjoy the glittering waters aboard a vessel.
Castle Stays
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…
A Ship Launch on the Shimanami
Enjoy the dramatic moment when a massive ship slides down the slipway.












