Blogs
Find out what makes our destinations special places, get tips about what to see and do, and how to prepare for your trip.
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.
Indigo Crafts
Shikoku is home to many traditional crafts, and one of the most prominent is indigo dyeing.
Is Shikoku hot in summer?
Yes, of course. All of Japan is hot in summer.
Iyonada Monogatari Tourism Train
Iyonada Monogatari Tourism Train The Iyonada Monogatari is a sightseeing train, a luxury travel genre that’s currently enjoying something of a boom in Japan. This…
Power spots in Shikoku
As home to the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Shikoku is one big power spot.
Ride with GPS Ambassador
Ride with GPS Ambassador Japan Adventurer CEO Rod Walters has been a keen cyclist for the thirty years he’s been in Japan. Back in the…
Sailing to Shikoku on the Orange Ferry
Sailing to Shikoku on the Orange Ferry You can get to Shikoku from Honshu, by bridge, by train and by plane. But before these routes…
Accommodation in Japan
Accommodation in Japan Here we’ll look at everything from guesthouses and pilgrim’s lodgings to high-end ryokan and even castles. Japanese accommodation has many peculiarities unique…
Shikoku and Kyūshū Testimonial
Occasionally we receive testimonials that are too long for Google Reviews.
Shikoku and Kyūshū
Shikoku and Kyūshū Shikoku is the smallest, least developed of Japan’s four main islands. To the west is Kyūshū, a larger island with a significantly…