At the heart of the Setouchi region, the four cardinal cities of Okayama, Hiroshima, Matsuyama and Takamatsu frame the Seto…
Cherise FongFebruary 29, 2024
Visit all seven Setouchi prefectures, from Spirited Away bath houses, picturesque arched bridges, and more, in this five day itinerary!
Anna ToccoliMarch 17, 2023
Japan's smallest main island, Shikoku, is usually not one of the main destinations for international tourists visiting Japan. Many follow…
Claudia MitsuboriMay 11, 2022
Deep in the heart of Ehime Prefecture, a leisurely drive south of Matsuyama City, away from the throngs of tourists…
Don KennedyMarch 11, 2022
‘Konnichiwa!” called the students enthusiastically, receiving my breathless replies with encouraging good humour. I was pedalling past each other on…
Lily Crossley-BaxterJanuary 19, 2021
With chickens clucking around my feet, I spot a perfect lemon up in the branches. Stretching, I snip with shears…
Lily Crossley-BaxterJanuary 19, 2021
Between beautiful views and fresh island produce, the Shimanami Kaido is an excellent cycling trip full of Japanese history. From Samurai…
Lily Crossley-BaxterJanuary 19, 2021
Perched on the edge of Omishima Island in the Setouchi region of Japan, the striking design of the Toyo Ito…
Lily Crossley-BaxterJanuary 19, 2021
Matsuyama in Shikoku, Japan is known for the Dogo Onsen, but also as a stop on the Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Already on our way to Tobe we discover the flagship craft of the city – Tobe ceramics! Japanese ceramics are…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Toon city, located in the northwestern prefecture of Ehime in Shikoku, is one of the undiscovered jewels of the prefecture.…
Yvonne TanakaApril 6, 2020
Sponsored by Toon City. Toon, a small town with a rather lovely name, is located in the Ehime Prefecture, on…
Pierre BabinSeptember 10, 2018
Far from the usual sightseeing tours, Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island has caught my attention more than once. Always eager…
Pierre BabinSeptember 6, 2018
Sponsored by Toon city During my weekend in Ehime, a lesser known prefecture on Shikoku Island, I had the opportunity…
Pierre BabinSeptember 2, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City Bike riding is something that I consider to be a part of Japanese culture. I see…
Emiliano DeSantiagoMarch 1, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City About a 20 minute taxi ride from Yokogawara Station lies the majestic Shiraino Waterfall, which during…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 26, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City I recently had the opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal town of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 23, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In the heart of the Japanese countryside in Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, we stayed in…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 15, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In Japan, the landscape of the countryside is carved by rice terraces, rice being the main…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 13, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, we invite you to contemplate the beauty of wa harmony…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 11, 2018
Sponsored by Seiyo City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, there are many historical sites that have been preserved and…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 9, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town If you want to discover the authentic Japanese countryside, you should visit Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 7, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, Uchiko offers a beautiful and perfectly preserved historic district that…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 5, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town During a visit to Uchiko in Ehime Prefecture, you will discover beautiful old houses perfectly preserved…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 3, 2018
Sponsored by Uchiko Town Shikoku Island is undoubtedly famous for its pilgrimage of 88 temples, but Ehime Prefecture also attracts…
Fabienne CheneFebruary 1, 2018
Sponsored by Ozu City Ozu City in Ehime Prefecture, a much less crowded place on Shikoku Island, is known for…
Fabienne CheneJanuary 28, 2018
Sponsored by Ozu City In Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island, there are many small, authentic towns nestled in rural valleys.…
Fabienne CheneJanuary 27, 2018
