While Shodoshima’s name stems from the Japanese words for “small beans,” the island is more famously known for its production of olive oil.
Remarkable for its unique saltwater moat, the ruins of Takamatsu castle is one of Japan’s celebrated three great water castles.
Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park, located in Shikoku’s southernmost tip, is the epitome of what makes traveling through Japan so endlessly fascinating.