Shikoku’s Big Three
Justin Dobbs 2024 MIKAN BLOG WRITER & COPY EDITOR Justin is a first year JET based on the edge of Ehime in Shikokuchuo. Coming from a writing/communications background in suburban…
Festivals in Japan: ☀️Summer Edit
Festivals are a quintessential part of summer in Japan. If you haven't stopped for some かき氷 (kakigori・shaved ice) at a 屋台 (yatai・stall), done a…
’23 New Arrivals – First Up Toyo B!!
We’re kicking off this year’s series of Unbeaten Paths with introductions from our new arrivals in Toyo B!! I always find it fascinating and inspiring to read about folks’ journey…
36th Nakayama Chestnut Festival
Every year, the Chestnut Festival is held in the Nakayama Area of Iyo City. This year will be the 36th Edition of this festival.The "Nakayama Chestnut Festival'' will be held…
70th Yosakoi Festival
The 70th Yosakoi Festival will be held in Kochi, Kochi Prefecture! Like the Awa Festival in Tokushima, this is one of the festivals you can't miss in Japan!
Tokushima Awa Odori 2023
One of Japan's largest dance festivals will FULLY took place in Tokushima from August 12th to August 15th. Along with Kochi's Yosakoi Festival, this is one of the festivals you…
58th Matsuyama Baseball Dance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRFnwehj4-g The first of Shikoku's 4 large dance festivals will be held in Matsuyama! The "Matsuyama Yakyuken Odori" (Baseball Dance) (named "Matsuyama Odori" up to the 6th and "Matsuyama Festival"…
Uchiko Sasa Festival 2023
The Sasa Festival is an annual summer event where about 50 bamboo decorations are displayed in the main street of Uchiko. More than a handful of Kusudama balls and bamboo…
Nagahama Fireworks Festival
The Nagahama Fireworks will be held in the port of Nagahama, Ozu on August 6th from 8p.m.! Come down to the Nagahama Port in Ozu to see fireworks!