Culture Hana Haru Festa 2026 Kim Bergström The Hana Haru Festival takes place during April in Tokushima Prefecture, and visitors to the two-day event can enjoy pleasant...
Culture Immortal Shikoku Henro Arlene Bastion The Shikoku Henro continues to pull pilgrims in with its appealing message of universal peace, long lasting history and tradi...
Culture Awa Odori in Tokushima 2025 Italian in Japan (L. Maurizi) This Awa Odori is an amazing festival rich of culture and history, but the celebration doesn't end when the festival closes. ...
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life...
Culture Shikoku Travel Guide Matthew Vachon Japan's smallest island, Shikoku, is the perfect weekend getaway spot for foodies and nature lovers alike. Learn what two of ...
Culture Tokushima Yokai Festival 2025 Sleiman Azizi Miyoshi City in Tokushima Prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island holds an annual yokai ghost festival in November. Local reside...
Culture Awagami: Traditional Washi Paper Bronwyn O'Neill From Sprout to Sheet: Harvesting mulberry and oriental paper bush at the eighth-generational Awagami Factory, Tokushima.
Culture Luck of The Ages Yakuouji Temple 23 Arlene Bastion Yakuouji Temple 23's fame is for saving those with unlucky age numbers, and is also the last Henro temple in Tokushima.
Culture Ooasahiko Shrine Anonymous OoAsahiko ( 大麻比古神社 ) is a Shinto Shrine in Naruto, Tokushima. Located within walking distance of Ryozen Temple, it is t...
