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 ...
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.
Setouchi Triennale 2025 Kim Bergström Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renown...
Culture Shodoshima New Sake Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Morikuni Sake Brewery is the only sake brewery on Shodoshima, and they host an annual sake festival to celebrate their pr...
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026 Kim Bergström The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreci...
Culture Sakaide Ohashi Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Running for almost 60 years now, the Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a multi-day summertime affair which boasts parades, dance per...
Food Do You Know Shodoshima Island? Kotaro Toda Located in the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshim Island is home to Japan's largest sesame oil producer and plenty of delicious place...
Activities Sakura Season at Kagawa's Kotohiki Park Kim Bergström Kagawa's Kotohiki Park is one of the destinations on Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing sites list, and it's filled with ...
Activities Late Fall in Shikoku - Day Two Rey Waters Exploring Shodoshima – Kankakei Gorge, Olive Park, and Dofuchi Strait.
Activities Haru Ranman Festa at Sanuki Mannou Park Kim Bergström Spring at Kagawa's Sanuki Mannou park is a real feast for the eyes, with a wide variety of different blooms to enjoy. From la...