Pokémon Center Kagawa Opening this October Kim Bergström Fans of Pikachu, Slowpoke, and the rest of the Pokémon world will soon have a new destination to explore in Shikoku. On Frida...
Setouchi Triennale 2026 Kim Bergström Held every three years since 2010, the Setouchi Triennale is one of Japan's premier international art festivals and is renown...
Activities Ritsurin Autumn Illumination 2026 Kim Bergström 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 Kim Bergström Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festiv...
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2027 Kim Bergström The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreci...
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.
Culture Hana Haru Festa 2027 Kim Bergström The Hana Haru Festival takes place during April in Tokushima Prefecture, and visitors to the two-day event can enjoy pleasant...
Culture Shodoshima New Sake Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Morikuni Sake Brewery is the only sake brewery on Shodoshima, and they host an annual sake festival to celebrate their pr...
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2026 Kim Bergström The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set ...
Food Tokushima: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni The food from Tokushima has a lively history, often relating to local folklore and legends. Read on to find out about the are...
