Culture Shiki Memorial Museum JapanTravel Guest Masaoka Shiki is a Matsuyama hero, revered as the genius behind the revival of haiku and the establishment of its modern form...
Culture Ozu Castle - An Authentic Reconstruction JapanTravel Guest Ozu castle stands on a hillock that extends into a bend in the river Hiji, creating the impression that the castle stands on ...
Culture Koshin-an JapanTravel Guest Koshin-an is a pretty hermitage in the middle of urban Matsuyama, built by the haikuist Kurita Chodō who lived until 1814. It...
Culture Isso-an JapanTravel Guest Issō-an, home of the free-form haiku poet Taneda Santōka who lived until 1940. It stands on the route of the Iyo Yama no Be n...
Culture Doronko Matsuri Mud Festival JapanTravel Guest Shirokawa's Doronko Mud Festival in early summer has it all – bulls, devils, wrestling, pulsing drums and dancing virgins in ...
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 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 Dogo Onsen Festival Bronwyn O'Neill Every March, Dogo Onsen is dressed up in lanterns and red pinstripes to celebrate its cultural history and provide a platform...
12 Culture Cosplay at Matsuyama Castle Bronwyn O'Neill Assorted cosplayers gather at Matsuyama castle on an autumn afternoon.
