December 28, 2019.Reading time 31 minutes.
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 […]
Read MoreNovember 17, 2019.Reading time 26 minutes.
Do you want to see a side of Japan that most first-timers and most visitors miss? Fancy wandering off the beaten path and exploring places that the Japanese like to visit? If the answer is yes, we have you covered with this guide to Uchiko, a charming Japanese village in Ehime.
Read MoreMay 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 […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2019.Reading time 23 minutes.
Ehime Prefecture is situated in Shikoku Island on the southern end of Japan. The prefecture, located between sea and mountains is famous for its sweet tangerines (called mikans), pilgrimage of the 88 temples, spa towns and is home to some of the country’s original castles. With so many things to do and see in Ehime, […]
Read MoreApril 6, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.
Kokemushiro Moss Garden Cafe: I can’t remember how my friend came to learn of this moss garden cafe’s existence, but I was delighted she did. Hidden in a cedar forest in Seiyo City, the heart of the Japanese countryside, Kokemushiro Cafe is a secret haven for nature lovers. After visiting Sankeien Garden, I was happy […]
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