Seto Inland Sea – Jarman International KK https://www.jarman-international.com Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:50:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.jarman-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Jarman-International-KK-e1552885572131-32x32.png Seto Inland Sea – Jarman International KK https://www.jarman-international.com 32 32 JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today article https://www.jarman-international.com/news-events/article-on-shodoshima-island-retreat-in-heart-of-tokyo-published-on-japan-today/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:47:14 +0000 https://www.jarman-international.com/?p=11444 Earlier this month, JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka visited Hotel Rilassare Tokyo, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tokyo inspired by the island of Shodoshima island in the Seto Inland Sea. She shares her experience visiting this city Continue Reading

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JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today articleEarlier this month, JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka visited Hotel Rilassare Tokyo, a tranquil oasis in the heart of Tokyo inspired by the island of Shodoshima island in the Seto Inland Sea. She shares her experience visiting this city retreat in an article published on Japan Today.

JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today articleHotel Rilassare Tokyo, situated on a quiet street less than five minutes walk from Hamamatsu-cho Station, boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere with touches of Shodoshima and its nature throughout. For example, the building is surrounded by stone blocks from the island, while the lobby is decorated in a calming olive color palette. Original paintings featuring scenes and nature from the island by local artist Ryo Date also adorn each guest room.

By incorporating the atmosphere of this hidden gem in Kagawa Prefecture, the hotel’s owner Hiroshi Kasai, who has ties to both Shodoshima and the Hamamatsu-cho area, hopes to offer a hub of serenity and a sense of community for visitors.

“Our mission is to use food, art and culture as a platform to connect Shodoshima and Tokyo. When I was a child, helping each other and building connections was one of the most important things in life. I feel that is missing from modern living in the big city and I would love to bring back that feeling with our hotel and activities.”
You can also enjoy a taste of Shodoshima at one of the hotel’s affiliate restaurants – Yuhigaoka Shokudou, Ristorante Casa Setouchi and Teppanyaki Seto – which are popular with hotel guests, local residents and business people alike. The cuisine at all three establishments highlights the island’s food culture, including soy sauce, lemons and olive products, and some of the fruit and vegetables come from Calore, the company farm on Shodoshima.

JI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today articleJI Core 50 member Louise George Kittaka shares her experience of visiting a Shodoshima island retreat in the heart of Tokyo in Japan Today article

 

 

 

 

 

Read the Japan Today article to learn more about Louise’s visit to Hotel Rilassare Tokyo.

We hope you will visit and experience the island life (in Tokyo) for yourself soon.

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]]> Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents! https://www.jarman-international.com/news-events/shimanami-kaidos-largest-cycling-event-returns-on-october-30-2022-special-offer-for-international-residents/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:59:00 +0000 https://www.jarman-international.com/?p=11060 Are you an international resident and avid cyclist in Japan? For the first time in four years, the Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event, Cycling Shimanami, is coming back this October with a special package for international residents! What is the Continue Reading

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]]> Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!Are you an international resident and avid cyclist in Japan? For the first time in four years, the Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event, Cycling Shimanami, is coming back this October with a special package for international residents!

What is the Shimanami Kaido? 

Located between the two cities of Onomichi (Hiroshima) and Imabari (Ehime), the Shimanami Kaido is arguably the most famous cycling road in Japan that travels over the Seto Inland Sea across six bridges and six islands. 

What is the “Cycling Shimanami International Residents Entry Package”?

Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!

This year, Hiroshima Prefecture has teamed up with JTB to offer international residents GUARANTEED entry to one of the most popular Shimanami Kaido courses with hotel accommodation, assistance with bicycle rentals and transportation. Sign-ups are now open on a first-come, first-served basis with only limited slots available. 

Package details (¥48,000~)

  • Guaranteed entry to the Onomichi to Imabari A Course (70km)
  • Two nights accommodation in Fukuyama
  • Shuttle bus to start and from finish
  • Hand luggage service
  • Bike transport support options
  • Cross bike rental option

Cycling Shimanami is always oversubscribed due to its popularity, so take this opportunity to tick it off your Japan bucket list! Book your spot HERE.

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October 31, 2022
  • Event registration in Fukuyama
  • Fukuyama Hotel check in
  • Bento breakfast
  • Shuttle bus to event assembly point
  • Participate in Cycling Shimanami 2022
  • Shuttle bus from finish in Imabari to Fukuyama Hotel
  • Hotel breakfast
  • Fukuyama Hotel check out

Other important notes: 

  • There is a 5-hour time limit for the 70-km course. Ensure that you have appropriate cycling experience to complete the tour within the time limit
  • Limited to international residents. However, one Japanese national (over 18 years old) entry per international resident entry is permitted

Learn more HERE.

Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!

Shimanami Kaido’s largest cycling event returns this year with a special offer for international residents!

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