This trip centered on Iya Valley in Shikoku and the Kansai region of Japan. It wasn't my first time visiting these areas. To celebrate the completion of my Stage 4A nose cancer treatment, my wife HL and I set off on this self-drive journey. People who know my vacation style is to try avoiding big developed cities and those very well-known crowded touristy sites, unless its my companion's first time visiting. 17-November : Singapore-Kansai Airport-Kobe-Himeji In the early wee