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Kagawa

Cherry Blossoms and the Seto Inland Sea

September 25, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

It’s easy—well, easy enough—for you to see this amazing sakura view yourself.

Naoshima Isn’t What You’re Expecting

April 28, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Is Naoshima worth visiting?

Why You Should Visit Marugame Castle

March 22, 2024 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Is Marugame Castle worth visiting? Yes, and not just because its original tenshu is intact.

The Truth About Takamatsu

August 27, 2023 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

There’s not a lot written online about things to do in Takamatsu, at least not in English.

Tempers Flare in Takamatsu

April 1, 2019 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Sakura makes you do crazy things—at least it makes me do crazy things.

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