Blogs
Find out what makes our destinations special places, get tips about what to see and do, and how to prepare for your trip.
Kimono Experience in Dōgo
Dress up in a cool kimono and cruise around town.
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
Shikoku is home to many military sites from the Meiji period in highly scenic locations.
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
Monobe River This beautiful, placid river flows through some of Shikoku’s most pristine nature. Narrow roads with very light traffic run alongside the river, making…
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 Towel and Textiles
Imabari Towel products include the towels found in homes and good hotels. But the brand also extends to textiles for interior goods and fashion.
Nagoro, the Village of Dolls
The village of Nagoro is known around the world as the Village of the Dolls.
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…