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The Uchiko Bamboo Festival
In early August, Uchiko holds its colourful Bamboo Festival.
The Uchiko Lantern Festival
The Uchiko Lantern Festival Uchiko is a rural area in Ehime Prefecture, about an hour’s journey from Matsuyama. The town of Uchiko is known for…
The Uwakai Sea
The Uwakai Sea The Uwakai Sea is part of Japan’s Inland Sea. It lies between western Shikoku and Kyushu, joining the Seto Inland Sea to…
Tokushima Top Ten
Tokushima Top Ten In this series of articles, we look at the top ten places in the four main cities of Shikoku – Tokushima, Matsuyama,…
Transportation routes to Shikoku
You can get to Shikoku by road, rail, ferry, and air.
Wasanbon
Wasanbon is a fine-grained Japanese sugar, traditionally made in Tokushima and Kagawa. The sugar is often used for Japanese sweets.
WWII History in Shikoku
WWII History in Shikoku Shikoku is known for its serene landscapes and Buddhist pilgrimage. However, it also has a wealth of historical sites that tell…
Yanase Forest Railway
Yanase Forest Railway Legend has it that the village of Yanase started with the arrival of Taira no Noritsune of the Heike, after he escaped…
Zazen at Zuiō-ji Temple
Zazen at Zuiō-ji Temple Zuiō-ji Temple is the preeminent Zen temple in Shikoku. When you climb the steep steps to the main gate, you’re greeted…