Called Bentenyama, this little-known site will give you a big sense of accomplishment…as it’s the lowest mountain in the entire country. Located in Tokushima, on the island of Shikoku, the elevation ...

Well-known for striking hues which range from turquoise ... you will never forget. Shikoku is brimming with natural beauty and rich cultural traditions – vast mountains, magnificent waterfalls ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a ...

As our young, energetic guide Hirofumi Takenami adjusts the seat on my bicycle, I’m conscious of every one of my 64 years. Yesterday was my birthday. In exactly one year, Canada will begin ...

a tree species native to the high mountains in Japan and the cold and snowy regions of Russia, is usually tetraploid (possessing four genome sets). However, the species found on Shikoku Island and ...