Culture Mini Shikoku 88 Temple Trek Chiara Terzuolo While trekking all 1200 km of the famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage may be a goal for some, it might be a bit unrealistic for..
Culture Ehime Prefecture's Castles Elizabeth S Ehime Prefecture which occupies the northwest part of Shikoku boasts five of the 100 top castles in Japan with two original castle..
Activities Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower Chiara Terzuolo The Ashizuri Underwater Obseration Tower is unusual old-school tower in Kochi Prefecture giving visitors a retro glimpse of life..
Culture Tsuribune Shrine Chiara Terzuolo Check out the fish-themed offerings at this little shrine on the grounds of Kochi Hachimangu Shrine, and see if you can spot all..
Culture Kure: A Historic Fishing Town Chiara Terzuolo The twisting streets and retro market of this fishing town in Kochi Prefecture make you feel like you have stepped back in time.
Activities Nanrakuen Plum Festival 2026 Jan 31st - Mar 8th Each year from around late January through to early March, Ehime's Nanrakuen Garden is home to a plum festival which showcases..
Activities Azalea Season at Tomisuyama Park Kim Bergström Each year at Ehime's Tomisuyama Park, over 60,000 azaleas burst into bloom from around late April through May. Along with the..
Food Do You Know Shodoshima Island? Kotaro Toda Located in the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshim Island is home to Japan's largest sesame oil producer and plenty of delicious places..