To experience one of Kochi's prime beach areas, head to Kashiwa Island on the South Western end of Shikoku. Although relatively compact at just 4km in length, this island offers white beaches and ...

Facing the Seto Inland Sea, this city is famous for Jinnein and Kannonji, the 68th and 69th temples of the 88 Shikoku pilgrimage route.

From traditional snow country to a hotel staffed by robots, here are five hidden gems that’ll make Japan feel anything but ...

Chani had been feeling stuck in a rut, working 10-hour days as a Japanese language teacher in Australia.With her 50th ...

Beach-hopping and hitting the waves are favorite ... The smallest of Japan’s four major islands, Shikoku is an immersive escape from the typical Japan tourist trail. Rarely visited by foreign ...

AIST Shikoku-Center hosts Health Research Institute (HRI) to promote health research, which is the nucleus of life technology. We have been tackling predictive and diagnostic methods of diseases by ...

Some of its most famous sightseeing spots — Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach, and Chikurinji Temple ... The rolling expanse of Shikoku Karst Natural Park, the scenic mountain drive along ...

There's a lot that goes into planning a beach vacation, even after you decide where you're going and settle on a hotel, resort, vacation villa or condominium. You also have to create a packing ...

Sunscreen, sunglasses and hats all provide protection from the sun's harmful rays, but if you're looking for more coverage, it's time to consider a beach tent. A tent, canopy or shade doesn't have ...

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