A land not quite like anywhere else in Japan. From islands filled with modern art that challenges our conceptions, quirky Showa Era streets of cities caught in the past, ancient temple halls on secluded mountain peaks, all the way to the far reaches of the Japanese countryside hidden in the still wild Iya Valley, there are too many things to uncover on the island of Shikoku to count.

The Hamamatsu area has been a thriving hub since ancient times. With the green blue waters of Lake Hamana in the center, the surrounding region is an area of tea plantations, soy-sauce breweries, and traditional culture hidden amid the modern city scape.

From the soil of Niseko comes the rich bounty of the region. A land of fields and farmers framed by the mountain and blue sky, there are a myriad of activities, locations, and dishes to connect visitors with the culture and beauty of the area.

During the Edo Period, Niigata used to be the largest port in the Sea of Japan and was used extensively for trade.

At tha soy sauce brewery Meiji-Ya, a soy sauce brewery with a long tradition in Hamamatsu.

Fields of lavender dot the farmlands of Furano and Biei making for a fragrant.