by Manon Mathieu | Jan 24, 2026 | Activities
If you are looking for a cultural highlight during your stay in Kotohira, set aside a few hours to dress in a traditional kimono with Fujitaya. It is hands-on, welcoming, and ideal for photos around the main street and the path toward Kotohira-gu Shrine. Below you...
by Manon Mathieu | Jan 22, 2026 | Stories
Gin and Natsuho are creating a place in Kotohira where art, coffee, and everyday conversations meet. Their project, Hakobune, is a coffee shop as well as a creative base for locals, travelers, and artists in residence. Their story began with a return to Shikoku, a few...
by Manon Mathieu | Jan 21, 2026 | Stories
Shinji san is the kind of person who makes you slow down and feel looked after.At Hemp Heart, known as Magokoro in Japanese, he cooks with purpose, talks about hemp with calm conviction, and greets travelers in several languages. His story moves from years abroad to...
by Manon Mathieu | Jan 15, 2026 | Activities
Ritsurin Garden is an easy and beautiful escape from Kotohira, a Japanese style garden at the entrance of Takamatsu, the largest city in Kagawa. The moment you walk through the gate the noise drops away and the scene opens to water, pines, and low wooden bridges set...
by Manon Mathieu | Jan 10, 2026 | Stories
Jun Omi, known to many as “Mr. Beer,” is one of the people quietly reshaping Kotohira today.Through his project Koto Vegas, he is transforming vacant shops and overlooked streets into places where people stay longer, meet locals, and experience the town beyond the...
