Exploring Ozu, Japan’s Hidden Gem

December 28, 2019.Reading time 31 minutes.

Street in Ozu - Take a trip down to Ozu City to discover another side of Japan. This small town located in Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island is a gem worth visiting.

You probably haven’t heard of Ozu City because of its remote location. But this rural town located in the heart of Shikoku is a perfect place to discover another side of Japan. My last trip to the “land of the rising sun”made me discover places I knew nothing about. Ehime Prefecture was a big surprise […]

Hidden Japan: The Best Things to Do in Matsuyama

May 15, 2019.Reading time 20 minutes.

Matsuyama is located in Shikoku Island, Japan’s fourth island. It is an underrated city, ready to be explored. Matsuyama (Ehime Prefecture) wasn’t initially in my itinerary however a friend of mine who had recently moved there invited me. I left my trip planning to my friend and instructed her to show me her city. I […]