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.

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.

"It was the veranda that stole my heart at first sight!" With a radiant smile, the woman shared her delight. She and her childhood friend...

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...

It seems like just yesterday we were still wearing t-shirts and dipping our toes in the ocean well into early November. Now, I find myself r

Meanwhile, it seems that the rainy season nationwide started later than usual this year.