Area Ozu Anonymous Ozu (大洲, Ōzu) is sometimes referred to as Ehime’s ‘Little Kyoto’. I have no idea why, because they’re as unalike as any two...
Culture Ekin Festival: Spooky Paintings by Candlelight 2026 Nate Hill Macabre and festival lovers alike will love this unique festival displaying paintings of kabuki scenes by Ekin, a well known ...
Planning Japan's Citrus Kingdom Praised for a Quieter Experience Kim Bergström Beyond Japan's busy hotspots lies a quieter side of the country that remains largely undiscovered by international travelers....
Culture Ozu Castle Town: A Sustainable Destination in Japan Veronica Carnevale In Ozu, residents, governments, and companies alike have committed themselves to turning sustainable initiatives into cultura...
Culture Uwa Philosopher’s Museum Anonymous Uwa Philosopher’s Museum is dedicated to great and wise men and women who had some connection with Uwa. They all contributed ...
Beauty & Spa Yu no Tani Onsen Anonymous One of the richest springs that can be found in Shikoku. In the foothills of the Ishizuchi Mountain Range stands Yu no Tani O...
Shopping Uchiko Machinami Ingrid Lezar A great way to experience what picturesque Uchiko has to offer is exploring the famed machinami—the historical old street of ...
Accommodation A Relaxed Mix of Sightseeing, Dining, and Shopping in Kanonji Joanna Ligon Experience the calm scenery and local charm of Kagawa at Kamenoi Hotel Kanonji.
Activities Ishidatami Ingrid Lezar Ishidatami is a small agricultural village in Uchiko where you can join in local seasonal festivals, enjoy outdoor activities...
7 Sunrise Over the Foggy Ocean Masayoshi Hirose The beauty of a mysterious sunrise over the foggy sea of Tosa in Kochi Prefecture will leave you speechless!
