A Round Turtle, Between the Sea and Mountains: A brief and whimsical guide to life in the little-known Japanese city of Marugame

Come explore a corner of Japan you've never before seen, but that is rich in natural beauty and history. The city of Marugame is washed with the gentle waves of the island-dotted Seto Inland sea, looks out to rounded mountains, and is filled with colorful farms, contemporary art, and traditional architecture. It's home to the oldest extant tea house in Japan, art by Inokuma Genichiro, an abundance of udon noodle shops and one of the 12 oldest castles in Japan that maintain their original keeps.