Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Conde Nast Traveler recently named Naoshima one of the best places to visit in Asia for 2026, and the island's profile is rap...
Culture Sanuki Manno Park Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström From early June through early July, visitors can stroll through Shikoku’s largest hydrangea display at Sanuki Manno Park, wit...
Culture Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmony with Nature Veronica Carnevale Located in Ozu City along the Hiji River, Garyu Sanso is a breathtaking villa that whisks you away to early twentieth-century...
Culture The Naoshima New Museum of Art Officially Opens Kim Bergström With the opening of the Naoshima New Museum of Art on May 31st, 2025, this small island deepens its role as a world-class hub...
Planning BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström The BBC's inaugural 25 best places to travel in 2025 list features a variety of stunning destinations across the globe, with ...
Culture Create Your Own Adventure in Uchiko, Ehime Prefecture Geoff Day After arriving in Matsuyama City by plane, car, or limited-express train, take a train heading southwest to Uchiko. Leaving t...
Culture Okumonobe Lake Water Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Held every August on the banks of Nagase Dam, the Okumonobe Lake Water Festival has been running for over 60 years and is aff...
Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening this October Kim Bergström Fans of Pikachu, Slowpoke, and the rest of the Pokémon world will soon have a new destination to explore in Shikoku. On Frida...
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Kim Bergström Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renown...
Activities Ritsurin Autumn Illumination 2025 Kim Bergström To celebrate the stunning fall foliage at Kagawa's Ritsurin Garden, an autumn illumination event will be held for 10 days.
