Imabari is one of the crossroads of the Setouchi region and home of our favourite kimono shops. Here you can dress in kimono, try your hand at the tea ceremony and flower arranging, and shop for reasonably priced antiques.
The Seto Inland Sea is studded with beautiful islands, leading to comparisons with the Mediterranean and Aegean. Naturally, people are keen to board a vessel and venture out on its glittering waters.
Pull up to a roadside restaurant in the mountains of Hiroshima and you may be bewildered to find something called ‘wani’ on the menu.
The Setouchi region, nestled around Japan’s Inland Sea, is a treasure trove of culinary delights, known for its bountiful seafood, unique regional dishes, and exceptional sake.
A comparison of two popular island routes from a cycling point of view. Each has its fans, but both beg to be ridden.
A quick look at the history of Setouchi, the area around the Seto Inland Sea.
The Setouchi region abounds with fascinating places to stay. But nothing beats the cachet of staying in a castle, with all the ceremony of feudal nobility.
Nipponia Hotels has an innovative and sustainable ‘distributed hotel’ concept that is revitalising rural Japan.