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The Closest Thing to Time Travel in Japan: A Perfect Day in Uchiko
Conveniently accessible from Matsuyama City, Ehime, Uchiko’s Yokaichi-Gokoku Historic District is a charming destination featuring a beautifully preserved la... -
Ritsurin Garden: A Living Masterpiece of Every Season
No matter what time of year you visit Kagawa Prefecture, there's one destination that should always be on your itinerary: Ritsurin Garden. Located in the hea... -
Ozu Castle: Step Into Samurai History
Perched above the gentle Hijikawa River in the charming castle town of Ozu, Ozu Castle is one of Ehime Prefecture's most remarkable historical treasures. Whi... -
Iya Valley Kazura Vine Bridge: Cross Japan’s Most Thrilling Bridge
If you're searching for one of Japan's most unforgettable hidden gems, look no further than the Iya Valley Kazura Vine Bridge. Suspended high above the emera... -
Indigo Dyeing in Tokushima, the Heartland of Japan Blue
Visitors closely watch a craftsperson's demonstration at Yamauchi Workshop Walking into Yamauchi Indigo Workshop, the first thing most people notice is the s... -
Uchikoza Theatre: A Point of Transition Frozen in Time
Step back in time to Japan’s Taisho Era and explore the remarkable story of the Uchikoza Theatre in Uchiko, Ehime. Built in 1916 by a prosperous, arts-loving... -
Kochi Castle: Samurai History and Serene Gardens
After centuries of war, samurai battles, and a civil war, only 12 original castles remain in Japan—and four of them are in Shikoku! This week, I’ll be starti... -
Japanese Spirituality: Shinto, Buddhism, and Beyond in Shikoku
From Japan's high-tech cities to its quiet countryside, signs of Japanese spirituality are everywhere. Even in the concrete maze of Tokyo, stone Buddha statu... -
Discovering the Konpira Grand Theatre
Tucked away in the mountains of Kagawa lies one of Shikoku's most spectacular hidden gems—the Konpira Grand Theatre, Japan's oldest standing hall for Kabuki ... -
Adventure Travel in Japan: Discover Shikoku
Visitors enjoy a cool boat ride at Takamatsu's Ritsurin Garden Shikoku, the smallest and wildest of Japan’s four main islands, has been a place to return to ...
