Culture Hikari No Mi 2026-2027 Mid Dec - Mid Jan Winter evenings in Matsuyama take on a magical feel with the return of Hikari no Mi, a participatory light art event held at Dogo..
Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening this October Kim Bergström Oct 1, 2025 Fans of Pikachu, Slowpoke, and the rest of the Pokémon world will soon have a new destination to explore in Shikoku. On Friday..
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Mid Apr - Early Nov Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renowned..
Activities Ritsurin Autumn Illumination 2026 Late Nov To celebrate the stunning fall foliage at Kagawa's Ritsurin Garden, an autumn illumination event will be held for 10 days.
Culture Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2026 Early Nov Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festival..
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreciate..
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.