In this Japan road trip episode, I’m basically doing that thing I love—leaving somewhere comfy (a really solid breakfast at Hotel Anesis) and immediately throwing myself into “what is this place?” energy. First stop is Oboke Gorge, which is one of those scenic detours that makes you slow down and just stare for a bit. It’s the kind of spot that reminds me why I keep filming these trips in the first place: the contrast between quiet nature and the little towns you pass through is unreal. Then things get delightfully weird—in the best way—when I end up at Nagoro Scarecrow Village. If you’ve heard of it, you already know the vibe: eerie, fascinating, and strangely human even though it’s… not. I walk through it taking it all in, and it’s one of those moments where travel stops being “content” and becomes an actual memory. To round it off, I head to Habotan in Kochi to try tataki, which is honestly the correct way to end a day like this—simple, local, and ridiculously satisfying. If you’re planning Shikoku, this is a solid blueprint for a day that swings from scenic to surreal to delicious.