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 c...
Culture Memorable Matsuyama Arlene Bastion Matsuyama has a lot of impressive and memorable attractions, but what prevails is really its air of unpretentious simplicity.
8 Culture Omori Japanese Candle Shop Masayoshi Hirose Omori Warosokuya is the only Japanese candle shop in Ehime prefecture. The workshop is a reflection of the old craftsperson a...
Culture Uwajima City Guide Elizabeth S Uwajima City, a port and castle town wedged between the Uwa Sea and mountains, is a great day trip destination between Matsuy...
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2024 Elizabeth S Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy...
Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2024 Celine Ong Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating t...
Culture Niihama, Shikoku Island Rey Waters Niihama, Shikoku Island: Tour historical copper mine ruins, one of the oldest continuous operation mines in the world.
Culture Japanese Mascot Grand Prix 2016 Amanda Ho Meet the winners of the Mascot Grand Prix 2016. Held in Matsuyama city, Ehime prefecture, a whooping 1421 characters made an ...
Culture Ehime's Uwajima Castle Sandra Isaka Ehime's Uwajima-jo is one of only 12 remaining castles in Japan with an original main keep. It sits on the top of a hill wit...