Kochi Castle was an early contender for my favorite place I saw in Shikoku—and not just because of the cloudless, baby-blue sky overhead.
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Legend of the Shikoku Junrei
You don’t have to walk the entirety of Shikoku’s pilgrimage trail to get a feel for its beauty and magic.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Original Onsen
A trip to Dogo Onsen works great in any context.
Continue ReadingTempers Flare in Takamatsu
Sakura makes you do crazy things—at least it makes me do crazy things.
Continue ReadingMatsuyama and Miracles
I caught a glimpse of Matsuyama Castle as the flight I was supposed to miss made its final approach.
Continue ReadingKyushu vs. Shikoku: Which is Right for You?
If you didn’t know whether you should visit Kyushu or Shikoku before you navigated here, you should have a better idea now.
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