During the Warring States period, the Murakami Kaizoku (Marine Force) was the largest shipping agent in Japan, and they used their influence to protect the sea in the Setouchi region. They were specialists of the sea who were responsible for overseeing maritime safety as well as trade and distrib...

A magical world spreads out on the Kuzuryugawa River during this summer tradition!

Abundant forests and the clean water of this lake support people's lives!

This beach is a sacred power spot and the stage for the mythology of Izumo!

There is still evidence of the history of war at this torpedo test facility.

With bold colors, stunning nature, and local flavor, Ehime makes for a very inspiring prefecture. So much that one of Malaysia’s most eminent artists, Nini Marini, created a painting that eloquently captures these traditional symbols of Ehime! "Ehime is a magical place and my dream to visit it o...

Rock walls carved by hand?? This tunnel was made by a monk in the Edo period.

This store sells local products from the town of Shirokawa.