Hokkaido is famous for its pristine wilderness and provides some of the most amazing mountain biking experiences in Japan.

Shikoku, with its lushly forested mountains and dramatic coastline, has long been ignored by most foreign tourists. No bullet trains connect the southern island to Japan’s larger cities ...

Mount Koya's tranquil trails lead to hidden temples, inviting you to hike through history and find peace in the stillness.

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a ...

Deep in the mountains of Shikoku lies Iya, which is home to a few small settlements. The steep, narrow and misty valley is the stuff of lore. In the 12th century it was a haven for fugitive Heike ...

Shikoku is brimming with natural beauty and rich cultural traditions – vast mountains, magnificent waterfalls, and an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage route including no less than 88 temples.

a tree species native to the high mountains in Japan and the cold and snowy regions of Russia, is usually tetraploid (possessing four genome sets). However, the species found on Shikoku Island and ...

The seaside cities of Takamatsu and Marugame are home to a heritage of beauty, from the monolithic to the modern.

The name alone signals what’s in store for passengers who will take luxury sightseeing overnight train trips to the Shikoku and Setouchi regions from January to March 2024. The service is ...

Tokushima Prefecture, in the eastern part of Shikoku Island ... this distinctive fermentation culture and travels into the mountains to discover a unique kind of fermented tea called Awa-bancha.