Ehime Prefecture Tradition,Culture

【Festival】Niihama Taiko Festival (Ehime Prefecture)

Photo provided by: The Ehime Prefecture Tourism and Products Association Across Japan, there are numerous traditional festivals tha…

Kochi Prefecture Gourmet

“Katsuo no Tataki” with a Rich Flavor from Traditional Straw Grilling.

Kochi Prefecture is a beautiful region known for its fresh seafood and local specialties, among which "Katsuo no Tataki" is particular…

Kochi Prefecture Tradition,Culture

【Festival】Yosakoi Festival (Kochi Prefecture)

Photo provided by: Kochi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Across Japan, there are numerous traditional festivals that vividly refle…

Shimane Prefecture Tourist attraction

The place where countless gods gather, “Izumo Taisha Shrine.”

Photo: Izumo Taisha “Kagura Hall” Izumo Taisha, known as a gathering place for the gods of Japan and a focus of faith since ancient…

Ehime Prefecture Tourist attraction

“Matsuyama Castle”, the last complete castle architecture from the Edo period over 400 years ago.

Matsuyama Castle, built over a span of 25 years, is in the center of Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. The "Matsuyama Castle Ruins" ar…

Chugoku Shikoku region Tradition,Culture

Enjoying the “Gods” through Dancing: Kagura.

Kagura, a form of traditional Japanese ritual and dance, is a performing art that has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. Its…

Okayama Prefecture Gourmet

Okayama, the Supreme Fruit Kingdom.

Okayama Prefecture is known for its abundant fruit production, because of this it is often referred to as the "Fruit Kingdom of Japan.…

Chugoku Shikoku region Tourist attraction

Spring Journey: Breathtaking Cherry Blossom Spots in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions of Japan.

When thinking of spring in Japan, the beautiful cherry blossoms come to mind first. Many people, both domestically and internationally…

Tokushima Prefecture Gourmet

Also Known as Sukiyaki Ramen!? ‘Tokushima Ramen’ Topped with a Raw Egg.

Photo provided by: Tokushima Prefecture/Tokushima Prefecture Tourism Association Across Japan, there are numerous types of ramen, e…

金刀比羅宮 Kagawa Prefecture Tourist attraction

The god of the sea, loved as “Konpira-san”, “Kotohira-gu”

Kotohira-gu, commonly known as "Konpira-san," is a shrine located in Kotohira Town of Kagawa Prefecture, and its name is known through…

Chugoku Shikoku region Tourist attraction

Magnificent Scenery Where the Sea and Sky Intersect: The Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido.

The Seto Inland Sea Shimanami Kaido is a roughly 60-kilometer road that connects Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture with Imabari Ci…

Hiroshima Prefecture Tradition,Culture

【Festival】Kangensai (Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture)

Image is for reference only. Across Japan, there are numerous traditional festivals that vividly reflect the history and culture of…