Okayama Prefecture is one of the Japanese prefectures that make up the region known as Chugoku. Situated on the western part of the main island of Honshu and neighbouring Hiroshima, Tottori, and Hyogo Prefectures, it provides access to the island of Shikoku with its own abundance of wonders. Let’s take a look to see the things that you can experience in Okayama Prefecture!

Nara is the home of world's largest bronze Buddha statue, UNESCO acclaimed historical sites and free roaming deer. Find out more about the best ways to enjoy the furry side of Nara and read up on our travel tips for smart explorers.

Kagawa Prefecture is one of the four prefectures of Shikoku, Japan’s smallest island. Kagawa is also Shikoku’s smallest prefecture, and another fun fact - it is Japan’s smallest prefecture! Despite Kagawa’s size, you’ll find that there are plenty of things to explore and discover in what is known as the Udon Prefecture. From its famous noodles to beautiful cities, let’s see what Kagawa Prefecture has to offer.

Tokushima Prefecture is another of the four prefectures that make up the island of Shikoku. Shikoku is the smallest of the main four islands of Japan, but it is filled with undiscovered and lesser travelled areas. Tokushima itself has stunning nature, deeply historic festivals, and a huge selection of experiences that will leave you wanting to visit again and again.

We recently sat down with author Carla Francis to discuss her new book, The Zen of Cat: An A-Z of Japanese Feline Philosophy, all about cats and their relation with Japanese culture. Let's see what we can learn about Japan, Zen, and more from our feline friends!