Blogs
Find out what makes our destinations special places, get tips about what to see and do, and how to prepare for your trip.
Kōban, Kōchi
The beautiful Kōban area of Kōchi lies to the southwest of Kōchi city.
Kōchi Top Ten
The very best that Kōchi has to offer
Matsuyama Top Ten
The very best that Matsuyama has to offer
Meiji Period Military Sites in Shikoku
Meiji Period Military Sites in Shikoku The Meiji period (1868-1912) was a transformative era in Japanese history, marked by rapid modernization and a drive to…
Haiku Masters in Matsuyama
Haiku Masters in Matsuyama Adapted into an English format, haiku, Japan’s short, 17-syllable poetic form, is growing in popularity around the world. Matsuyama in Ehime,…
Monobegawa, Kōchi
Monobegawa, Kōchi The Monobe River This beautiful, placid river flows through some of Shikoku’s most pristine nature. Narrow roads with very light traffic run alongside…
Hata, Kōchi
Hata, Kōchi The Hata area is in the southwestern part of Kochi, forming the bottom left corner of Shikoku island. Here the mighty Shimanto River…
Muroto, Kōchi
The Muroto Geopark is a fascinating remote area of Shikoku.
Imabari Textiles and Towels
Imabari Textiles and Towels Located in the north-western tip of Shikoku in Ehime Prefecture, Imabari has been manufacturing towels for over 120 years, and textiles…
Nagoro, the Village of Dolls
The little village of Nagoro, deep in the valleys of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku, is known around the world today as the Village of the…
Impressions of Matsuyama
Impressions of Matsuyama Japan, as lovely as it is, stands among the world’s top tourist destinations, making it challenging for an itinerant soul like myself…
Naoshima and Other Dull Pretension
Maybe it isn’t the place of tour operators to produce polemics. But we’d prefer you not to waste your precious time on Naoshima.