2024-06-07

Angel Road on Shodoshima: A Dog-Friendly Walk from Sandy Beach to Sunset Harbor

Kagawa

Angel Road Wasn’t Quite What I Expected One of the must-see spots on Shodoshima is Angel Road — a small sandbar that appears at low tide and lets you walk...

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2024-06-06

Dog-Friendly Stay on Shodoshima Island: Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima’s Stunning Grounds and Sunset Skies

Kagawa

Finding a Dog-Friendly Hotel for Our Shodoshima Trip When we started planning our trip to Shodoshima — a small island in the Seto Inland Sea in Kagawa Prefecture — the...

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2024-06-06

Scenic Drive to Kankakei Gorge on Shodoshima: A Dog-Friendly Summit Walk with Stunning Views

Kagawa

It was a clear, sunny morning on Shodoshima island when my wife looked up from her phone and said, “Hey, let’s try this place next.” That’s how Elmo — my...

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2024-06-06

Dog Trip to Shodoshima: Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village and a Step Back in Time

Kagawa

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...

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2024-06-06

Dog-Friendly Day Trip to Shodoshima Olive Park: Scenic Views, Olive Groves, and the Best Drink I’ve Had All Year

Kagawa

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...

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2024-06-06

Dog-Friendly Ferry to Shodoshima Island at Takamatsu Port, Kagawa

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...

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2024-06-05

Scenic Drive Stop at Gujo Observatory, Ehime: Where My Dog Actually Stared at the View

Ehime

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...

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2024-06-05

A Surprise Find on the Way to Shodoshima: Dog-Friendly Iris Garden Walk at Ikeda Pond Park in Niihama

Ehime

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...

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2024-06-05

Dog-Friendly Dolphin Watching on the Shimanami Kaido: A Day Trip to Dolphin Farm Shimanami

Ehime

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...

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2024-05-25

A Dog-Friendly Drive to Kitsuki’s Hachiman Nada Shrine: Mystical Torii Gate Rising from the Sea

Oita

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...

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2024-05-19

Onga River Riverbed: Captivated by Carp Streamers in the Sky! Fun at the Ultimate Photo Spot with My Dog

Fukuoka

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...

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2024-05-19

Hinoyama Observatory | A Stunning Scenic Stroll with My Dog: The Ultimate Vantage Point Overlooking Shimonoseki

Fukuoka

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...

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2024-06-07

Fresh Somen Noodles at Nakabuan on Shodoshima Island: Worth Every Bite

Kagawa

Day 2 on Shodoshima — Lunch at the Place My Wife Had Been Talking About On the second day of our Shodoshima trip, we headed out for lunch at Nakabuan...

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2024-06-06

Dog-Friendly Lunch at Inoue Seikouen Restaurant Chuzayemon, Shodoshima

Kagawa

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...

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2024-06-05

Udon in a Cultural Heritage Mansion in Kagawa: Udon Honjin Yamadaya

Kagawa

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...

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2024-06-05

A Scenic Drive to Ehime’s Noshima Suigun: Fresh Sea Urchin Bowl and Murakami Navy History

Ehime

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...

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2024-05-04

Aka-ushi Burgers: A Post-Shrine Gourmet Tour with Your Dog!

Kumamoto

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...

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2024-03-23

Chicken Sukiyaki at Onioso in Yakuoji: The Warabimochi That Will Have You Coming Back for More!

Fukuoka

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...

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2024-06-06

Soy Sauce Soft Serve at Marukin Soy Sauce Museum, Shodoshima: Worth the Detour

Kagawa

Shodoshima and soy sauce go hand in hand If you’re visiting Shodoshima — a small island in the Seto Inland Sea known for its olive groves and laid-back island vibes...

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2024-06-06

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...

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2024-05-25

A Sweet Fruit Paradise in Moji: Fruit Factory Mooon’s Amazing Mango Parfait & Dog-Friendly Treats

Fukuoka

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,...

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2024-03-23

Chicken Sukiyaki at Onioso in Yakuoji: The Warabimochi That Will Have You Coming Back for More!

Fukuoka

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...

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2024-03-23

Nico Frutta: Artisanal Gelato in Yakuoji | Savor Local Flavors at this Weekend-Only Forest Retreat

Fukuoka

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...

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