Ingrid Lezar

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I left South Africa for my first trip abroad to join the Japan Exchange Teaching Programme in 2008. I spent three years in rural Ehime, giving away my heart a little piece at a time. I am currently residing in Germany with my husband.

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Uchiko-za

Enter Uchiko-za, the historical kabuki theatre in Uchiko, and you immediately feel that sense of anticipation as before a show.

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Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival

On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.

Ehime

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The Chisei Area of Uchiko

This bank of the Oda River is an ideal spot for a relaxing spring picnic or summer barbeque with family and friends.

Ehime

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Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki

Learn about the history of Japanese paper (washi) in the Uchiko area and make your own sheet in a real workshop.

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Ready, Set, Kimono!

Find your special treasure among loads of bargain kimono at the Nana no Ichi market in Uwa, Ehime. Second-hand kimono and accessories..

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Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki

Learn about the history of Japanese paper (washi) in the Uchiko area and make your own sheet in a real workshop.

Ehime 1

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Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri

Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other..

Ehime Aug 6th - Aug 7th 1 Free

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Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival

On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.

Ehime

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Uchiko-za

Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival

The Chisei Area of Uchiko

Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki

Ready, Set, Kimono!

Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki

Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri

Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival

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Uchiko-za

Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival

The Chisei Area of Uchiko

Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki

Uchiko Machinami

Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri

Ishidatami

Mount Kannan

Ready, Set, Kimono!

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