Dog-Friendly Lunch at Inoue Seikouen Restaurant Chuzayemon, Shodoshima
Dining with My Dog at an Olive Farm Restaurant on Shodoshima Back in June 2024, my wife and I were on a sunny road trip around Shodoshima — a small...
Best Places to Walk Your Dog
Dog Trip to Shodoshima: Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village and a Step Back in Time
I Had No Idea a Movie Village Could Feel This Good June 6, 2024 — clear skies, warm air, and we’re on Shodoshima island in Kagawa Prefecture. When I was...
Dog-Friendly Day Trip to Shodoshima Olive Park: Scenic Views, Olive Groves, and the Best Drink I’ve Had All Year
First Stop After the Ferry June 6th, sunny skies. The kind of warm, breezy day you don’t expect during Japan’s rainy season. My wife, our French Bulldog Elmo, and I...
Dog-Friendly Ferry to Shodoshima Island at Takamatsu Port, Kagawa
A Clear Morning at the Port — Best Way to Start a Trip We arrived at Takamatsu Port ferry terminal a little early on the morning we were heading to...
Scenic Drive Stop at Gujo Observatory, Ehime: Where My Dog Actually Stared at the View
A Quick Detour on the Way to Shodoshima We were on our way to Shodoshima — a small island in the Seto Inland Sea — and stopped for the night...
A Surprise Find on the Way to Shodoshima: Dog-Friendly Iris Garden Walk at Ikeda Pond Park in Niihama
On a cloudy day in early June, Elmo and I made an unexpected stop at Ikeda Pond Park’s iris garden in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, during our road trip to Shodoshima...
Dog-Friendly Dolphin Watching on the Shimanami Kaido: A Day Trip to Dolphin Farm Shimanami
We’d been meaning to check out Dolphin Farm Shimanami for ages, and when we caught a break in the rainy season in early June, my wife and I finally made...
A Dog-Friendly Drive to Kitsuki’s Hachiman Nada Shrine: Mystical Torii Gate Rising from the Sea
It was a cloudy Saturday at the end of May when my wife and I decided to take our French Bulldog Elmo on a drive to Hachiman Nada Shrine and...
Onga River Riverbed: Captivated by Carp Streamers in the Sky! Fun at the Ultimate Photo Spot with My Dog
On this day, I had been out on a drive to Shimonoseki since the morning with my family and our dog, Elmo. On the way back, we stopped at a...
Hinoyama Observatory | A Stunning Scenic Stroll with My Dog: The Ultimate Vantage Point Overlooking Shimonoseki
Whenever I’m driving near the Kanmon Straits, the sign for “Hinoyama” always catches my eye. I’d always thought, “I know there’s an observatory up there,” but for one reason or...
Narubuchi Dam: The Best of Both Worlds with Scenic Walks and Water Play! A Waterfront Spot Defined by Its Massive Wall
On a recent holiday, my wife and I were discussing where to take Elmo. She was scrolling through her phone and said, “How about this place? It looks nice,” pointing...
Inunaki Dam: A Journey of Silence and Adventure with My Dog
This time, I visited a place that almost anyone living in Fukuoka has heard of at least once: Inunaki Dam in Miyawaka City. To be honest, I was a bit...
Higotai Park: A Grand Panorama Beyond the Mist—A Quiet Meadow Stroll with My Dog
It was drizzling that day, and for a moment, I hesitated. “Should we really go…?” I wondered. But since we had come all the way to Ubuyama Village and Elmo...
Dog Walks & Local Gourmet
Dog-Friendly Lunch at Inoue Seikouen Restaurant Chuzayemon, Shodoshima
Dining with My Dog at an Olive Farm Restaurant on Shodoshima Back in June 2024, my wife and I were on a sunny road trip around Shodoshima — a small...
Udon in a Cultural Heritage Mansion in Kagawa: Udon Honjin Yamadaya
If You’re Passing Through Kagawa, Make This Stop The moment we locked in our trip to Shodoshima (a scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea), I told my wife: “We’re...
A Scenic Drive to Ehime’s Noshima Suigun: Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl and Murakami Navy History
Before the rainy season kicked in, my wife and I decided to take an overnight road trip heading east — our first in ages. With Elmo, our French Bulldog, settled...
Aka-ushi Burgers: A Post-Shrine Gourmet Tour with Your Dog!
On this trip, I stopped by the area right next to Aso Shrine. There are several shops proudly advertising their Aka-ushi burgers, making it hard to choose! For now, I...
Chicken Sukiyaki at Onioso in Yakuoji: The Warabimochi That Will Have You Coming Back for More!
I frequently visit the Yakuoji Onsen area for both work and pleasure, but my first encounter with Onioso (full name: Yakuoji no Yu Ryokan Onioso) actually happened through a business...
Dog Walks & Sweets
A Refreshing Stop at OLIVAZ on Shodoshima Island, Kagawa
The Drink That Made Me Stop and Think “I Have to Write About This” When my wife and I visited Shodoshima Island back in June 2024, the very first stop...
A Sweet Fruit Paradise in Moji: Fruit Factory Mooon’s Amazing Mango Parfait & Dog-Friendly Treats
A Hidden Fruit Paradise Perfect for Fruit Lovers! It was a sunny Sunday in May, and my wife and I were driving around the Kitakyushu area when she suddenly said,...
Chicken Sukiyaki at Onioso in Yakuoji: The Warabimochi That Will Have You Coming Back for More!
I frequently visit the Yakuoji Onsen area for both work and pleasure, but my first encounter with Onioso (full name: Yakuoji no Yu Ryokan Onioso) actually happened through a business...
Nico Frutta: Artisanal Gelato in Yakuoji | Savor Local Flavors at this Weekend-Only Forest Retreat
On a recent weekend drive toward the Yakuoji area in Koga City, Fukuoka, I found the perfect way to cap off a stroll: a visit to Nico Frutta, a charming...
Drive & Walk Routes
From Yamanami Highway to Aso & Ubuyama Village! A Scenic Drive Through Lush Greenery and Pure Springs
If you’re planning a road trip through Kyushu with your dog, the Yamanami Highway—the iconic route connecting Oita and Kumamoto—is an absolute must. Today, I’ll share a drive-and-stroll itinerary centered...
A Dog-Friendly Cherry Blossom Drive in Oita: Nagayu Onsen Weeping Cherry Village & Beppu Ropeway
The sky was a bit overcast from the morning. “Well, if it’s just a drizzle, maybe there’ll be fewer people,” we told ourselves as we set off for Oita with...
A Day Trip with Your Dog in Sasebo: Kaze to Hoshi no Hiroba, Mt. Eboshi, Harbor Strolls, and Yumihari-dake Observatory
On this day, I loaded Elmo, our French Bulldog, into the car and headed toward Sasebo for a morning drive. Armed with only a few bits of rough information—”apparently there’s...
A Quiet Hidden Gem for a Stroll: A Dog-Friendly Drive to Yakuoji Mizube Park in Koga
“What should we do today? I’m not really in the mood for a long trip, so maybe just a local walk with the dog…” On mornings like that, Yakuoji Mizube...