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Iya Valley: Refuge from Japan’s Modern Life

Iya Valley: Refuge from Japan’s Modern Life

Called one of the three hidden regions of Japan, the Iya Valley has remained one of the country’s remotest areas. It is a challenge to reach the place. The access to the valley is through a narrow winding road that stretches for about twenty kilometers on the mountainside. Found in Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island, the Iya Valley is one of [...]