12-05-2010, 11:24 PM
Jason, the bus system doesn't really serve the KOA airport. The bus system is mainly for island commuters, not to serve arriving or departing visitors. The closest stop is the Matsuyama store which is in a shopping center just to the south of the airport.
As for the hunting/fishing/gathering, you need to respect private property. Not sure about the licensing. As for fruit, it is not OK to pick fruit off people's trees. A lot of people have come here with the idea that it's like the Garden of Eden. It isn't welcoming to the nomadic lifestyle. People here may farm, fish, hunt, but it's something they work to pull together. I suggest maybe you bring money and plan to buy yourself groceries and not try to live off the land.
A good way to avoid crime is to have a car and a roof over your head instead of riding a bike and camping. YMMV.
As for the hunting/fishing/gathering, you need to respect private property. Not sure about the licensing. As for fruit, it is not OK to pick fruit off people's trees. A lot of people have come here with the idea that it's like the Garden of Eden. It isn't welcoming to the nomadic lifestyle. People here may farm, fish, hunt, but it's something they work to pull together. I suggest maybe you bring money and plan to buy yourself groceries and not try to live off the land.
A good way to avoid crime is to have a car and a roof over your head instead of riding a bike and camping. YMMV.