Most people might think, 'Once you’ve seen the main tourist spots, isn't that it?' But that's where they’re wrong. One 'encounter with a local' is all it takes to flip that script. The more time you spend here, the more unexpected adventures you stumble upon. That’s how you truly fall for the bottomless charm of Goto.

He had lost his job just before coming to Goto. When we found out it was also his birthday during his stay, we knew we had to go all out with our signature GIVE ME FIVE hospitality!

While I really wanted them to see that sunset, it honestly made me smile. Knowing that my place is cozy enough for them to feel that relaxed and drift into a deep sleep is the best compliment I could receive.

They roasted the venison over the bonfire using bamboo and hemp rope they found nearby—a total DIY feast!

April was the perfect season for a relaxed island ride with friends or partner.

For anyone who thinks there’s nothing to do in Goto in winter—this one’s for you. It’s my job to help you feel the real charm of the island.

That’s how their “live-like-a-local” stay began.

Wait a minute, summer is amazing, but winter is also incredibly fun!

I've traveled the world, and one thing's for sure: Westerners love a good adventure. They're always up for anything, rain or shine. I met...

It's already after August, and even the only shop at Takahama Beach, Goto's most famous spot, has called it quits for the season, along...

We had a great time camping with a solo cyclist. Our activities included fishing, catching freshwater prawns, and a multicultural BBQ.

At the end of July, just as summer was really kicking off, two close families with three energetic boys came to stay. It was the first...

The family who visited us in mid-July was from Nagano. They told me they met in a mountain hut, and both love hiking. Their two daughters...