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Urashima Village: A Paradise Free From Time

Paul McInnes — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:52:35 +0000

This article appeared in Tokyo Weekender Vol. 2. To read the entire issue, click here. The beautiful and relatively untouched prefecture of Kagawa is an under-the-radar destination for those seeking solace in the night sky and magnificent turquoise seas. Situated on the resplendent Seto Inland Sea, made famous to an international audience by Donald Richie’s acclaimed […]

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Body, Mind and Nature: CrossFit in Kochi Prefecture

Laura Pollacco — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 03:16:59 +0000

Nestled in a valley deep in the lush Kochi countryside is the perfect getaway for those who want to unplug from their daily routine and reconnect with themselves. CrossFit Otoyo Strength, a beautifully designed gym in the Kochi Prefecture town of Otoyo, is the ultimate destination for anyone who wants to break free and experience […]

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The Mystical Okawa Village and Its Heavenly Hachikin Jidori

Matthew Hernon — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:43:47 +0000

A tiny, mystical village located in Kochi Prefecture in the center of Shikoku; Okawa is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve been transported back in time. Surrounded by mountains and forests, it is a quiet destination where you can enjoy a much slower pace of life. The fact that it is […]

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Transformational Travel: Visit Kamikatsu, Japan’s First Zero-waste Town

Linda Ding — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 07:15:59 +0000

Reaching Kamikatsu requires venturing deep into Shikoku, Japan’s smallest main island, and then deeper still into Tokushima Prefecture. The town, a one-hour drive from the nearest city, is home to roughly 1,400 residents — and zero garbage trucks. This is because Kamikatsu does not accept any garbage from anybody. Instead, the town sorts its waste into […]

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Botany, Buddhism and Epicurean Delights in Kochi Prefecture

Kim Kahan — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:00:51 +0000

Kochi boasts homage after homage to one of its most famous sons, Tomitaro Makino, considered the father of Japanese botany. From the Makino Botanical Garden not far from Kochi’s downtown to a sake named after Makino brewed in the town of Sakawa, his influence is inescapable. Yet it is the warm and friendly atmosphere that […]

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Onomichi Akiya: Abandoned Houses with a New Lease of Life

Kim Kahan — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:55:44 +0000

Onomichi is a hilly port city overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, familiar to many Japanese who know it thanks to its appearance in movies such as Tokyo Story. However, by 1997 Onomichi was suffering a massive post-growth decline, with many beautiful homes (akiya) left to rot by their previous occupants. These picturesque slopes had proven […]

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Uno Hotel: Gateway to the Setouchi Islands

Louise George Kittaka — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:17:33 +0000

Like gems set in the sparkling Seto Inland Sea, the Setouchi islands draw visitors from all over the world. The combined charm of the relaxed culture, breathtaking scenery and local history add up to something very special. Moreover, since 2010 the Setouchi Art Triennale has been bringing the works of leading artists and architects to […]

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Board Guntu, Japan’s First Floating Ryokan

Lisandra Moor — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:54:57 +0000

Cruises have a reputation to be all gas and no breaks. Guntu, a one-of-a-kind lodging and gourmet experience, designed a getaway on the opposite end of that spectrum. After its maiden voyage in 2017, Guntu (stylized as gūntu) became a bucket-list-worthy Japan experience, with resounding accolades from notable publications Time, Condé Nast Traveller, Bloomberg and […]

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How Shodoshima Became Japan’s Top Olive Producer

Lisandra Moor — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:24:19 +0000

Housing some 40-odd artworks for the 2022 Setouchi Triennale, Shodoshima is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. While its name stems from the Japanese words for “small beans,” the island is more famously known for its production of soy sauce and, surprisingly, olive oil. Unlike the former, olive oil was not part […]

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Benesse Art Site Naoshima: Spend the Night at an Art Museum

Lisa Wallin — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:27:12 +0000

Spending the day exploring art galleries and museums can be an exhilarating experience for art and culture aficionados but as the sun sets, the doors close and the excitement is put on hold until the next day. At Benesse Art Site Naoshima in the Seto Inland Sea, your escapade doesn’t have to end there. Stay […]

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