The Long & Winding Road – Ehime
Project 47: Episode 11 — Ehime Prefecture
In this episode of Project 47, I ride into Ehime Prefecture to begin my journey across the island of Shikoku.
Ehime tests me immediately. A fast-moving, unpredictable storm front traps me in my tent for nearly 24 hours — heavy rain, gale-force winds, and nowhere to go.
But this region of Japan gives back just as quickly.
Through unexpected encounters and quiet acts of kindness, I’m reminded why I’m doing this journey in the first place. Just as I begin to lose direction, a stranger steps in — and with a single act of generosity, momentum returns.
Ehime is not defined here by spectacle or scale, but by atmosphere — coastal wind, mountain silence, aging machines, old stories, and the people who carry them.
What begins as a test of endurance becomes a meditation on momentum — how easily it’s lost, and how unexpectedly it can return.
This is not a travel vlog.
It is a cinematic road documentary — a study of place, patience, and the moments that change direction.
⏱️ Timestamps – Project 47: Ehime
00:40 – Ferry to Matsuyama (Entering Ehime)
01:40 – Setting Camp Before the Storm
01:58 – Overnight Winds & Tent Struggle
03:23 – Breaking Camp & Riding Out
05:41 – Matsuyama Castle
08:16 – Coastal Riding & Campsite Search
12:23 – UFO Line Closed (Change of Plan)
14:00 – Inoue-san’s Garage (Classic Cars & Motorcycles)
20:56 – Ozu Festival
26:30 – Shiden-Kai Museum (Ainan)
27:22 – Riding Toward Kōchi Prefecture
🇯🇵 About Project 47
Project 47 is a solo motorcycle documentary series covering all 47 prefectures of Japan. This Japan road trip explores the real country beyond the tourist trail. From motocamping spots to hidden rural shrines, this series captures the essence of solo travel in Japan. If you enjoy cinematic motovlogs, Japan travel guides, or long-format motorcycle road trips (like Long Way Round or Itchy Boots), welcome to the journey.
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7 Comments
What a great video fantastic looking castle , lovely people , sorry about the storm but without it you might have missed all the cool cars or at least the festival , so it turned out brilliant in the end. Once again thank you 🙏🏻
Next time please come again and enjoy the beautiful summer season in Ehime ❤
Booです♪
最高ですね！
また愛媛に来てよ〜👍
Wow, what a crazy episode!!! 🙌🏻
愛媛でたくさんの素敵な出会いがあったねー❤
I've been on this channel since the beginning and have loved every single video. I don't usually comment, but this put a smile on my face, I'm really happy for you that you got to ride in that Cobra. Thank you for your incredible work.
Every prefecture has them but I've heard a few times that women in that prefecture are beautiful