From the vast deserts of Arizona to the icy expanses of Antarctica, there are places on Earth that seem to hide more than just geographic intrigue. These seven locations, easily visible on Google Maps ...

Some of Japan's best onsens are on the southern island of Shikoku. While you can find naturally occurring and human-made onsen ryokans across Japan, a large majority of them are tucked into the ...

More to discover in Japan’s hidden valley. 1. Ochiai Village Villagers go about their day just as they did hundreds of years ago, and continue to pick tea and make noodles the old fashioned way.

Divided into four prefectures, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima and Kochi, Shikoku offers visitors an ideal opportunity to experience the distinctive cultures of multiple prefectures in one trip.

The Shikoku region boasts two cafes that rank first and third, respectively, in a list of casual spots across Japan where visitors can enjoy great views and natural beauty with a cup of coffee.

The pilgrimage on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s four main islands, is a 750-mile route that links 88 Buddhist temples, each of which claims a connection to Kukai, a celebrated monk ...

MATSUYAMA, JAPAN, Dec. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where cryptocurrencies have managed to turn that initial curiosity, they had garnered some serious attention, where having freedom ...

Located between the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific Ocean is the island of Shikoku, home to its four prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Tokushima and Kochi. Despite being the smallest among Japan’s four main ...

Shikoku Electric Power Co has teamed-up with CHC Japan K.K. to develop a grid-scale battery energy project in western Japan, both companies said in a statement, as the country needs to expand in ...

TAKAMATSU--The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group said it plans to open two hotels in the Seto Inland Sea area of western Japan in summer 2027, two years behind schedule.