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The sub-tropical islands of Japan are a world away from Tokyo and Kyoto
The 10-day Odyssey itinerary highlights volcanic landscapes, ancient cedar forests and Okinawa’s endangered language as a tsunami alert and typhoon disrupt the voyage.
The first typhoon of the season is scheduled to arrive at midday. If all goes according to plan, we will sail into its eye somewhere along Shikoku’s southern seaboard.