Author: Max Claeys

Yuru-Chara are the whacky mascot characters adopted by municipalities all over Japan. Here we look at Shikoku’s mascot characters.

Not everybody likes snakes, but there are quite a few of them around, and if you know what you’re looking at, they can be delightful.

The people of Shikoku have an urge to dance in summer.

Shimanami Kaidō The Shimanami Kaidō is a chain of islands across the Seto Inland Sea, joined by a…

Takamatsu Top Ten In this series of articles, we look at the top ten places in the four…

Temari were once a commonplace of refined Japanese life, and these richly embroidered balls can still be found…

Shikoku’s capes offer dramatic views and rich spiritual heritage, from the sacred sites at Cape Takei Kannon to the stunning scenery of Ashizuri.

The covered bridges of Uchiko have an ineffable rustic charm.

The Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi While the ranks of sake-lovers around the world are growing, few people yet know…

Kuma Highland Kuma Kogen Highland is an expansive inhabited area at a high elevation in central Ehime bordering…