Japanese people love their noodles. Across the country, you can't visit any size community that doesn't have a ramen shop. But ramen is a Chinese import. There are lots of indigenous Japanese noodles, too. On a recent trip to Shikoku, I not only encountered plenty of these noodles, I got to have lessons in how … Continue reading Noodling on Shikoku: lessons in traditional noodle making
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A dozen things to do deep in the mountains of Shikoku
This article introduces the Iya and Oboke valleys of Tokushima on the island of Shikoku, describing 12 different sights or experiences not to miss when you visit. (Archived article - Originally published by Japan Today)