Rafting Through Rural Japan in Shikoku’s Oboke Gorge

Oboke Gorge, deep in the secluded mountains of Tokushima and Kochi, has some of the clearest waters in Japan. The winding stretch of the Yoshino River has a rocky bottom that the bright blue-green water runs through creating—given ideal weather—an incredible rafting experience.

Events Nature Kochi

Jessica Needham

May 6, 2017

Yamamizuki: A Resort of Unparalleled Beauty

The site offers breathtaking views of the mountains of Shikoku, the river, and the ocean. This trip truly made a lasting impact on me in the two weeks I stayed there, both as an employee, and a tourist.

Nature Attractions Kochi

Dino Hsu

January 23, 2017

Matsuyama: Underrated and Undiscovered

When most people think travel in Japan it's mostly the big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto... and these are the places that have gotten overcrowded, especially during peak seasons.

Attractions Ehime

Erika Calayag

December 14, 2016

Tokushima: A Day Trip with a Difference

If there is one thing I have learned about Japan down the years, it is that you should never underestimate the potential of this place to amaze and enthral you. So too was this the case when I recently visited Tokushima Prefecture for the first time.

Nature Tokushima

Liam Carrigan

December 3, 2016

An Indigo Dyeing Experience in Tokushima

One of the most well-known colors to come out of Japan is Japan blue, better known as indigo. The indigo produced in Tokushima is known as awa ai. Even the town of Aizumi takes its name from indigo.

Culture Shopping Tokushima

Melissa Le Roux

November 7, 2016

Island hopping with Setouchi Triennale 2016 – Enjoy both the art and the nature!

Interested in art? Nature? or Both? There is a perfect trip for you: Setouchi Triennale. An outdoor contemporary art exhibition, Setouchi Triennale, which was launched in 2010, is held for its third time, this year, on the islands of Setouchi in south-western part of Japan. More information just a click away!

Nature Events Kagawa Okayama

naoko

August 20, 2016

Return To Kochi

Recently presented with the opportunity to extend my stay in western Japan after a short business trip to Osaka, I chose to venture to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s 4 main islands and, until fairly recently, certainly the most remote. At the suggestion of a close friend, I was persuaded to visit Kochi, which is the principal city in the prefecture of the same name.

Nature Attractions Kochi

Lorne Fetzek

May 22, 2016

Amazing World of Towels Museum in Imabari

Imabari is proud of one product: the towel. At the Imabari Towel Museum, you can see how a towel is made, have your own bespoke towel made with your name embroidered on it, and see thousands of different kinds of towels on display. This device for washing and drying your body is taken very seriously here and will have you leaving with the impression that the towel is the tool of 1000 uses.

Culture Ehime

Gita Pramesari

May 7, 2016

Marugame Castle: The Smallest Keep

What is sightseeing in Japan without a visit to its numerous castles? Once again I embark on a journey to Marugame city of Kagawa prefecture, for a chance to see another one of the twelve original castles of Japan that still has a wooden tenshu (keep)!

Attractions Culture Kagawa

Azalia Zaharuddin

September 22, 2015

Naoshima - The Art Island

Naoshima, a tiny island in the Seto Inland Sea, has gained a massive reputation as an "art island".

Attractions Nature Culture Kagawa

Becca Slinn

July 29, 2015

A Taste of Beauty and Olives on Shodoshima

Shodoshima is one of these islands within an island and has beauty, scenery, and a wide selection of foods containing the island’s main crop: olives.

Food & Drink Nature Attractions Kagawa

Kade Delis

July 16, 2015

Spirited Away at Dogo Onsen

All onsen-lovers and Ghilbi fans should make a pilgrimage to Dogo Onsen located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture. With a history of over 3,000 years, Dogo Onsen is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan.

Attractions Culture Ehime

Wendy Ng

June 18, 2015

Escape Into Nature - Iya Valley

Situated in a remote western part of Tokushima prefecture lies Iya Valley (祖谷渓 Iyakei, in Japanese). The breathtaking rocky gorges and lush green rolling valleys draw many people to this quiet secluded area.

Nature Attractions Tokushima

Ruby Lawley

June 8, 2015

Let’s Go Ride the Anpanman Train in Shikoku!

A visit to Shikoku, Japan’s fourth largest island, is not complete without hopping on the Anpanman train that fulfils all childhood’s fantasies. Anpanman, the iconic superhero whose head is made of bean-filled bread, can be spotted everywhere in Japan from baby’s products to children’s toys to food items and even transportation.

Culture Attractions Shikoku

Wendy Ng

June 6, 2015

A Cyclist’s Dream: Riding the Shimanami Kaido

Shimanami Kaido is a 74 kilometres bikeway that connects Japan’s main island of Honshu to the island of Shikoku.

Attractions Nature Ehime Hiroshima

Wendy Ng

May 11, 2015

Udon and Takamatsu’s Yamada-ya

Sanuki udon is probably one of the most (if not the most) popular udon or wheat noodle in Japan. Hailing from Kagawa, the modern name of Sanuki , Sanuki udon is most well-known for its very firm and elastic, chewy texture or what the locals describe as “Koshi ga aru”.

Food & Drink Kagawa

M Yuasa

May 9, 2015

Getting Right Out of Town: Central Japan’s Top Weekend Getaways

Like many people in Japan, I work a Monday to Friday, though not always 9 to 5, white collar job. It can be stressful at times, and it can also wear you down physically as well as mentally.

Attractions Shikoku Kansai

Liam Carrigan

May 8, 2015

Tiny Exotic Islands for Cycling & Sightseeing at Ehime

When I am tired of the mundane routine activities and hectic days during the week, I take a break during weekends - the best time for natural tourism.

Nature Ehime

Ade Andriani

April 20, 2015