Culture Abare Matsuri Named One of World's Best Summer Events Kim Bergström Jul 1, 2025 Held each July in the quiet coastal town of Ushitsu, the Abare Matsuri
Accommodation Zaborin Ryokan Dave Gillan For as long as I had been trying to secure a place on the Train Suite Shiki-Shima... account; all dietary requirements had been passed on from the Train Suite Shiki-Shima
Activities An Introduction to Mukaishima Island Kim Bergström Ushio Chocolatl Ushio Chocolatl is an artisanal chocolate shop located
15 A Stroll through Kurokawa Onsen Yui Yamaguchi End your visit at the Ashiyu or foot spa, warming you up and taking your tiredness away.
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2026 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors.
Culture Abare Matsuri 2026 Early Jul Rampage Festival / Fire & Violence Festival Yasaka Shrine (Ushitsu)
Food Fukushima Ramen World 2026 Early May Set to take place in early May, the Fukushima Ramen Show brings a variety of ramen stores from across Japan to the Shiki no Sato Agricultural Park.
Culture Memorable Matsuyama Arlene Bastion originate in Matsuyama, but haiku’s modernization is accredited to Masaoka Shiki... Today, thanks to Shiki, everybody can tap their inner haiku.