Nanao (七尾) is the largest city in the Noto Peninsula, the northern part of Ishikawa, Japan. This quiet city has few tourist attractions, but offers several amazing views of nature as well as an honest glimpse into the si

Hikone

Hikone (彦根) is a city of 113,000 people (2016) at the eastern edge of Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture, central Japan.

Tokushima

Tokushima (徳島) is the capital of the prefecture and main transport hub of eastern Shikoku. It has only a few famous attractions, but its palm-lined boulevards are pleasant enough to pass through on your way to more inter

Miyoshi (Tokushima)/Ikeda

Ikeda (池田), also known as Awa-Ikeda (阿波池田, capped with old province name), is the town center for Miyoshi City in the central part of the island of Shikoku.

Miyoshi (Tokushima)/Iya Valley

Iya Valley (祖谷 Iya) is a remote mountain valley deep in the heart of Shikoku. One of Japan's Three Hidden Valleys, Iya has dramatic mountain scenery, traditional thatched roof homes, and historic vine bridges. Iya largel

Semboku/Kakunodate