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For those of you looking for Airbnb accommodation on Naoshima Island: Here's another experience you should know about before you start exploring the island

Looking for Airbnb accommodation on Naoshima? Once you've found your place to stay, the next important question is "Who will you walk with?" A former Benesse House Museum staff member and guide who has received 5-star ratings for 9 consecutive tours will take you on a journey through the deeper stories of Naoshima's art that aren't told on official tours

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The reason we created the "Takamatsu Tour of Kenzo Tange's Masterpieces" on Airbnb Experiences: A journey through architecture born in Takamatsu and encountered around the world

A new Airbnb experience, "Tour of Kenzo Tange's Works," has been launched in Takamatsu. A guide will provide a detailed introduction to the current state of the former Kagawa Prefectural Gymnasium, the appeal of the Kagawa Prefectural Office Building, and the background behind the creation of the tour

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Why Naoshima's hard-to-find charms became an Airbnb Experience — with a teaser video

Introducing an Airbnb experience that takes you on a walking tour of Naoshima's hidden artworks and tranquil scenery. This article, along with a teaser video, serves as the gateway to a journey that lets you experience the atmosphere of the island and the locations of the artworks

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Setouchi Perspective: A map of the future interpreted by the NYT - Japan lags behind in autonomous driving, but the Setouchi region still has an opportunity

The stagnation of autonomous driving in China and the US and the rise of maritime shipping are progressing. Starting with the NYT, we will analyze the potential of "maritime automation," which Japan should aim for next, using the example of the Seto Inland Sea

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Winter sunrise over the Seto Inland Sea seen from the sleeper express Sunrise Seto

The Seto Bridge and the rising sun seen from the Sunrise Seto, Japan's only sleeper express train. This rare footage is only available in February and October

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In search of a sunset - Bichu Matsuyama Castle in the blazing sun, and filming failed

We headed to Bichu Matsuyama Castle to catch the thunder and the evening sky. I will write about Mt. Gyuu climbing in the hot and humid conditions, and the filming trip that I ended up not being able to film.

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I'm back in Takamatsu City. - Crossing the Seto Inland Sea from Kobe -

After finishing a photo shoot in Kobe early in the morning, I was torn between taking the Shinkansen or a ferry. I chose the newly built Jumbo Ferry "Aoi." I slept in a loft seat as we crossed the Seto Inland Sea, and woke up to find myself in Takamatsu. I'll introduce the appeal of boat travel and compare fares.

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