Culture Imabari Castle Protruding from a concrete landscape—one of the tallest things in sight—is Imabari Castle, in the coastal city of the same name. This structure is..
Culture Bansuiso Most might not expect to find a French-style villa below Matsuyama Castle, but this elegant construction offers a respite from the bustling town center..
Culture Matsuyama Spring Festival 2026 Early Apr The Matsuyama Spring Festival is held during the first weekend in April when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. There’s a parad..
Culture The Murakami Suigun Boat Race 2025 Sunday - Jul 27th The Murakami Suigun Boat Race is a festival that takes place every July. The venue is Oshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2025 Jul 22nd - Jul 24th Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Culture Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmon... Veronica Carnevale Located in Ozu City along the Hiji River, Garyu Sanso is a breathtaking villa that whisks you away to early twentieth-century Japan...
Culture Ehime Saijo Festival 2025 Mid Oct The Saijo Festival is held at the Kamo, Ishioka, Isono and Iizumi shrines in the middle of October, to give thanks for an abundant..
Culture Dogo Onsen Festival 2026 Mar 19th - Mar 21st Every March, Dogo Onsen is dressed up in lanterns and red pinstripes to celebrate its cultural history and provide a platform for..
