Shikoku

Shikoku The Shimanto-gawa (Shimanto River) is one of the last remaining clear rivers in Japan, known for its un-dammed, pristi...

Volcanic islands, mountainous terrain and earth-shifting quakes are all part of Japan’s volatile natural landscape. Short, swift,...

Shimanami Kaido—An Island Hopping JourneyChugoku/ShikokuTotal distance: 161.7 km.Best Season: March to November It feels l...

Shikoku, the smallest of the four main Japanese islands, is often left off the tourist trail. Awa-Odori, Tokushima’s pulsatin...

On the ferry from Tokyo to Tokushima, a local woman told me it was a good choice to climb Ishizuchi-san, as it is the guardian an...

Another 12 months have passed with the New Year just around the corner. This time of year resolutions are made and, in my case at...

As Japan rapidly becomes recognized as a surf destination, new arrivals come not only to work, but with hopes of learning to ride...