Deep in the mountains of Shikoku lies Iya, which is home to a few small settlements. The steep, narrow and misty valley is the stuff of lore. In the 12th century it was a haven for fugitive Heike ...

End of story. Deep in the Iya Valley, a mountainous region in western Tokushima Prefecture, is a spectacular suspension bridge made from tough intertwined Actinidia arguta vines. The historic ...