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Soba Chaya: A Mountain Escape with Handmade Soba and a Remarkable 97-Year-Old owner

Tucked away in the peaceful Japanese mountains, Soba Chaya (そば茶屋) offers more than just a delicious meal—it’s a step back in time. This charming, rustic restaurant has been serving freshly made soba for nearly a century, creating a dining experience that feels as timeless as the mountains themselves. At the heart of this hidden gem […]

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Exploring Onigashima Cave and Megijima Island: The Home of Legends and Scenic Views

Onigashima Cave on Megijima Island is a historical landmark steeped in myth and beauty. Located just off the coast of Takamatsu, this small island, mostly covered by forested mountains, is home to about 150 residents living in two quaint villages. The island’s significance is tied to the Momotaro legend, where a brave young boy battled […]

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Exploring Uwajima’s Taga Shrine: Japan’s Fascinating and Unconventional Sex Shrine

Nestled in the quaint town of Uwajima, located in the southern part of Shikoku Island, lies one of Japan’s most intriguing and unconventional destinations – the Taga Shrine, often called Uwajima’s Sex Shrine. While the name might raise eyebrows, the shrine’s significance is deeply rooted in Japan’s ancient Shinto traditions, where fertility rituals were once […]

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Aoshima: The Enchanting Cat Island of Japan

Welcome to the perfect paradise of Aoshima, Japan’s most beloved cat island. Amidst the neon lights of Tokyo and the cherry blossoms of Kyoto, the cat islands of Japan offer a unique and heartwarming experience that often goes unnoticed. Aoshima, a small island in the Ehime Prefecture, is a dream destination for cat lovers. This […]

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Ritsurin Garden: A Journey Through Time in Takamatsu, Japan

Ritsurin Garden: A Journey Through Time in Takamatsu, Japan Nestled in the heart of Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, lies a hidden gem epitomizing the beauty of traditional Japanese landscape gardens – Ritsurin Garden. This historic garden, designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the Japanese government, offers a serene escape into nature’s artistry. The […]

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Shishi no Reigan Viewpoint -Shikoku 88 pilgrimage, Yashima Temple

Since ancient times, Shikoku has been a place far from the country’s center and a place for various ascetic trainings. It is said that Daishi (Kōbo Daishi, Kukai), who was born in Sanuki, was also trained in this area. He selected 88 temples and other places to create 88 sacred sites in Shikoku. Traveling through […]

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Shikoku Mura

Shikoku architecture open-air museum The Shikoku Mura is an open-air museum located at the base of Yashima Mountain. It contains traditional buildings and structures from all over Shikoku Island that have been relocated here. Farmhouses, storehouses, and traditional workshops that produced sugar and soya sauce are among the exhibited buildings, mostly dating from the Edo […]