As soon as winter arrives, a box of tangerines always appears in a corner of the living room. That five-kilogram box is usually eaten down to the last fruit by my family in less than a week. Datun Mountain in my hometown of Beitou District produces plenty of ponkan. Though the skin is thicker, the flesh is full and the sweet-tart balance makes them an essential offering during Lunar New Year rites. By contrast, Japanese mikan are small and charming, especially the SS size that you can pop into your mouth whole. I often realize, to my surprise, that I’ve already eaten more than ten. But my favorite is Obara Beniwase from Kagawa Prefecture. Its flavor closely resembles Beitou’s ponkan, with a perfectly balanced sweet and tartness that never grows tiresome. Both the peel and flesh of Obara Beniwase are deeper and redder than those of ordinary tangerines, and it is said to be the most vividly red citrus in Japan. The top grade is called Sanuki Beni, with sweetness over 12.5, followed by the excellent Kintoki Beni, with sweetness above 11.5. Sakaide City in Kagawa Prefecture is the main growing area for Obara Beniwase. Once, when I visited Shiramineji Temple, the 81st site on the Shikoku Pilgrimage, I stopped at an orchard at the foot of the mountain to pick tangerines. Looking at those glossy red-orange fruits in the sunlight awakened my appetite, and I ate several dozen at once, then brought home a large bag to enjoy slowly. Perhaps because of all that, the box of tangerines that inevitably appears in a corner of my home each winter is more than a seasonal symbol; it is a small warmth in my heart that bridges Taiwan and Japan and ties together memories and flavor.

I took this photo at Ritsurin Park during the autumn foliage season. A building appears across the pond, and a maple with red leaves fills the foreground, giving a strong sense of depth, so I pressed the shutter. It was a calming scene that warmed my heart. This fall I hardly got to capture autumn because of university exams and assignments, plus driving school, so Ritsurin Park was the only place I visited. It's an incredibly fun spot, though. I’m hoping to visit many different places next year.

This photo was taken at Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture when the autumn leaves were at their peak. The crimson maple branches spread over the water like a cloak, and I captured the moment a sightseeing boat slowly passed through. Seeing the autumn colors reflected on the calm surface and the peaceful expressions of the passengers, I felt the gentle passage of the changing season. It was my second visit to Ritsurin Garden, and I was surprised to find that the scenery had changed dramatically since my first visit—two hours had passed before I knew it. I enjoyed seeing so many different scenes. Ritsurin Garden, where time drifts by in a tranquil space, felt so comfortable that I wanted to return.

Today I had the fortune to follow in the footsteps of local elders, experiencing a deep Shikoku ohenro pilgrimage by bus and on foot. We walked along several ancient ohenro paths from No. 86 Shido-ji Temple all the way to the final stop, No. 88 Okoji Temple. On this journey through time, the elder recounted, as if naming familiar treasures, the origins and stories behind the guideposts and ohenro graves. His vivid explanations seemed to make the long years layered on these old roads reappear before our eyes, turning the pilgrimage into more than just walking. In the past, when I hiked up the mountain, I used to take the path in front of the Ohenro Koryu Salon. This time, however, the elder first led us onto a little-known ancient trail that runs along the mountainside past the salon. Because few pilgrims use that old path, the ohenro graves along it have been preserved intact, serving as precious witnesses to history. Next, we turned to another ohenro route that winds by the river near a settlement. This stretch shows the clearest traces of changing times— as the settlement grew and new roads were built, some of the directional stone markers were relocated, leaving their inscriptions pointing inexplicably elsewhere. The elder’s on-site explanations linked all those originally puzzling “misplaced” changes together at once, allowing us to keenly feel both the fascination and the frustrations of history. Perhaps because of road construction and environmental changes, some of the ohenro graves that once lay scattered along the roadside and slopes were moved and gathered into one place. This ohenro journey was not only a physical walk but also a deep conversation of the heart with history.

Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture — Seven must-visit attractions when you come to Shimanto City Here are facilities where you can enjoy activities and experience the history and culture of Shimanto City. 1 Nakamura area Facing the Pacific at the mouth of the Shimanto River, Nakamura area in Shimanto City was developed about 550 years ago by the Ichijo family, court nobles from Kyoto, who modeled the townscape on Kyoto. Many place names mirror those in Kyoto, and historical sites from that era still remain. Shimanto River Pleasure Boat Enjoy the scenery of the Shimanto River and a moment of timeless charm. Regularly scheduled boats, private charters, and reservation-only dining yakatabune (pleasure boats with meals) are available. From late May to early June, firefly boat tours run so you can watch fireflies dancing above the Shimanto River. Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawarakko Situated on the banks of the Shimanto River, this experience facility sits amid abundant nature. Alongside river activities such as canoeing and SUP, it offers auto camp sites. A range of equipment rentals makes it easy for anyone to enjoy the Shimanto River up close. Tombow Natural Park Shimanto River Museum The world’s first dragonfly sanctuary. The park has recorded 81 species of dragonfly and features seasonal flowers. At the adjacent Shimanto River Museum, permanent exhibits include about 3,000 dragonfly specimens representing 1,000 species from around the world, and roughly 130 species of fish from the Shimanto River and other rivers, teaching visitors about the current state of the Shimanto River. Shimanto Iyashi no Sato A hot spring facility on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River estuary. The facility houses Shimanto Iyashi no Sato, which offers hot spring water drawn within Shimanto City, and Restaurant Yamakawumi, serving dishes that make the most of the river’s generous bounty. Shimanto City Folk Museum This castle-shaped museum stands on the site of Nakamura Castle, once the stronghold of Yasutoyo Yamanouchi, the younger brother of Kazutoyo Yamauchi. Inside, it presents life, history, and culture woven with the Shimanto River under the theme “a town living with the river.” It also displays valuable materials related to the Tosa-Ichijo clan, the Nakamura Yamauchi family, late-Edo period loyalist Makiyoshi Higuchi, and Meiji-era socialist Kotoku Shusui, a notable figure born in Nakamura. The top floor serves as an observation deck with panoramic views of the Shimanto River, Higashiyama, and the city. 2 Nishitosa area Upstream in Shimanto City, the Nishitosa area features scattered riverside settlements and peaceful scenery. At night, with few surrounding lights, the stars shine without being obscured by artificial illumination, offering pristine stargazing. Shimanto River Station Canoe Offering beginner-friendly canoe tours, this facility provides half-day and full-day basic courses under instructor guidance. The building also exhibits canoes from around the world. As a river station, it operates the Shimanto River Rinrin Cycle as well. Shimanto Gakusha A former local school renovated into a lodging experience facility. Classrooms and the nurse’s room remain as overnight rooms, and desks and other furnishings from the school days are preserved. You can enjoy Shimanto River–specific experiences such as canoeing, stream trekking (shower climbing), and raft play. Hotel Seira Shimanto Perched on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River, this hotel offers an outstanding, nature-surrounded location. Signature dishes feature the river’s bounty, including ayu (sweetfish), river shrimp, and Shimanto beef. An adjacent 4-meter observation dome and staff-led stargazing introduce guests to the wonders of the night sky. Roadside Station Yotte Nishitosa Located where Japan National Route 441 and Japan National Route 381 meet in the midstream area of the Shimanto River, this station is a gateway to Shimanto River sightseeing. A signature small truck displayed in the center of the store showcases fresh local produce, handmade processed foods, and boxed lunches ranging from seasonal items to regional traditional dishes. At the Ayu Market, which focuses on wild-caught products, you can see and purchase ayu as well as eel and freshwater crabs, enjoying the Shimanto River’s rich bounty firsthand.

Today I returned to Shōdoshima and visited Kankakei, famous for its magnificent scenery. After taking the ropeway to the summit station, I walked toward the observation deck that overlooks the Seto Inland Sea. The maple leaves had mostly withered and begun to fall there, but the real surprise came on the hike down the mountain. Along that winding trail, both sides still displayed layers of brilliantly red maple trees, letting you fully immerse yourself in the autumnal beauty. On the way down, we came across a signature piece from the 2022 art festival — the "Sphere of the Sky." Against the clear blue sky, the delicately perforated sphere stood out and blended perfectly with the surrounding nature, exuding remarkable artistic flair. On the return trip, we paused briefly at Shodoshima Olive Park. I ordered a coffee and watched the Seto Inland Sea sparkle in the distance, enjoying a moment of idle reflection. At that moment, a small detail caught my eye: the mailbox there was painted a fresh olive green. Framed by the sea and sky, that unique color popped, adding a distinct, refreshing touch to the trip. I hadn’t expected that visiting Shōdoshima again would not only let me relive past joys but also bring these unexpected delights and beauties, leaving many new and lasting memories.

The Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka will host the "Ehime Saijo Fair" for three days, from Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5, 2025. We will offer seasonal local fruits and vegetables; anpo persimmons, a specialty of Shuso (semi-dried persimmons); rich carrot juice made from Saijo-grown carrots; Ishizuchi kurocha (Ishizuchi black tea); jams; local sake; nori seaweed; and other products from Saijo. Also making their debut are fragrant aonori financiers (financiers made with aonori, a type of green laver). We will also promote Saijo City's attractions and provide tourist information. If you live in or near the Kansai region, please stop by! [Ehime Saijo Fair] ・Event Period Dates: Wednesday, December 3 – Friday, December 5, 2025 Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closes at 5:00 PM on the final day, Friday, December 5) ・Location Ehime Prefectural Office in Osaka 1st Floor, Higobashi Center Building 1-9-1 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002, Japan ・Details Sale of Saijo City specialty products and tourism promotion

The Setouchi Triennale had already ended in early November, but my first visit to the western islands of Awashima, Ibukijima, and Hondo Island still felt refreshingly new. Of the three islands, Ibukijima left the deepest impression on me. Ibukijima is best known for the tiny dried fish that form the soul of Sanuki udon broth. However, more moving than any local specialty are the artworks displayed in the island’s unique Idebeya (communal birthing house) ruins—most notably Tree of Ibuki. The Idebeya once served a function somewhat like Taiwan’s postpartum care centers. It is said that when a woman went into labor and the men of the household were out fishing, no one could stay home to care for her. So the community set up a space where expectant mothers could gather safely and focus on welcoming new life. The theme of Tree of Ibuki symbolizes a mother’s womb and a rebirth, a shedding of the old self. The idea is profound, and standing inside the installation, looking out through kaleidoscopic mirrors, the layered views are intoxicating, as if you have entered another soft, tranquil world.

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】Eat the river! Sweetfish! Eel! River shrimp! Gori! "Traditional fishing method" that is close to the Shimanto River Introducing the traditional fishing methods passed down by river fishermen in the Shimanto River. We will introduce the important culture of the river basin that is close to the river and appreciates the blessings of the river. 〇Traditional fishing method of the Shimanto River The traditional fishing method of the Shimanto River has been carefully passed down by Local river fishermen, and it continues to be a part of daily life, changing its shape little by little with changes in the environment. The bounty of the Shimanto River, such as sweetfish, eel, scampi shrimp, and aosanori, adds color to the family table every season, and is deliciously cooked by skilled chefs in Shimanto City to delight the taste buds of tourists. It is also processed in various ways and is popular as a Souvenir. 〇 Look at the river, eat the river If you take a leisurely stroll along the Shimanto River, you can see eels and scampi shrimp submerged in water from the Submersible Bridge. Depending on the season, you may meet people fishing for sweetfish in the river or fishing in riverboats. There may be a gori fishing device lined with stones on the riverbank, or the harvest of green nori is just taking place at the mouth of the river. If you take the time to look at the Shimanto River, you will encounter something "river and human activities". And at night, you can enjoy the Ingredients harvested by the contraptions you actually saw in the river at the restaurant. It is a different way to enjoy the "familiar" Shimanto River. 〇 Introduction of traditional fishing methods ・Fire fishing of sweetfish Set up nets to cross the river in advance, and wave a Bonfire from the top of the boat at night. Surprised by the raging band of flames, the sweetfish flees and is driven into the net. Nowadays, it is often done using LEDs, but the principle is a traditional fishing method that has not changed since ancient times. sweetfish are also caught in Other by various fishing methods such as casting nets and fishing. ・Scampi shrimp fishing If you look from the Submersible Bridge near the water's edge, you can see a series of PVC pipes evenly spaced. This is a fishing gear called "Korobashi" that collects scampi shrimp. In the past, it was made of wood, but over time it has changed to a Ingredients that is easier to handle. Standard scampi shrimp are brightly colored and eaten with karaage. In addition, it is useful as a Township taste, such as resembling a large raised cucumber. ・Eel fishing 　There are Styrofoam and plastic bottles floating in the river without streaming. This may be a landmark of Korobashi catching eels. Eels, which are sensitive to odors, do not enter resin contraptions, and wooden korobashi is still used even now. ・Gori fishing If the riverbank is lined with stones that dammed the water, it may be a gimmick for Gori's Noborio Toshiue fishing. In the Shimanto River, the juveniles of Numatitib are called "gori" and are popular as a taste of early summer from Spring. Standard is to eat it as karaage or tsukuni. 〇Things to be aware of Fishery rights are set for fishing in the Shimanto River. When fishing, it is mandatory to purchase a recreational fishing ticket. In addition, a fishing ban period has been established from the viewpoint of protecting Minamoto. Please be careful.

In September, a 16-inch mini velo crossed the Shikoku Mountains from Kochi to Matsuyama From Kochi, we passed along the Niyodo River, climbed a steep slope, climbed a steep slope, and finally reached the Shikoku Karst The scenery I saw there was so magnificent that I felt a sense of accomplishment that I was able to reach the ceiling of Shikoku with my own power, and I experienced an Impression that I will never forget for the rest of my life The karst terrain jutting out at an elevation of 1,400 meters on the border between Kochi Prefecture and Ehime prefectures seems to be somewhere else that is not Japan, but if you shift your gaze to the side, you will see steep mountains unique to Japan, reaffirming that it is Japan after all The contrast between the blue, white, and green that seems to symbolize summer, and the ridge that stretches endlessly from east to west Shikoku in the summer was the strongest And at night, I make dinner, spread out the shroud, and take a light nap At 10:00 p.m., I felt something and crawled out of the tent, and there was a starry sky everywhere I looked The Milky Way rising from the cloudless Shikoku Mountains It's only been a little over 20 years of my life, but it was the most beautiful Milky Way in my life I landed alone in Shikoku, carrying heavy camping equipment, riding a bicycle with small tires, and finally arrived at this place with a really tough feeling in the extreme heat, and this impression must have been the reason why I was so impressed I wonder if I will be able to encounter such impressions in the rest of my life. No, maybe I'm traveling by bicycle to meet people Rather than comfort, stability, and security, I want an overwhelmingly uplifting impression For that reason, I can't help but feel that I can overcome any difficulties on my own Because it is a Japan place, I want more people to experience everything that can be felt in the style of bicycle × travel

Shimonada Station at sunset At Shimonada Station, Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. In late March, the sun sets over the Seto Inland Sea in front of the station. Am I the only one who feels that there is something sacred about the roof of the platform and the telegraph pole that stand out black in contrast?

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】If you come to Shimanto River, we will introduce you to a sightseeing boat that you can never miss! Shimanto River is something that goes "in the summer" ... Do you have such an image? Not at all! In fact, in winter, plankton decreases and the transparency of the river increases significantly. It will be possible to see the riverbed that could not be seen in the summer. Why don't you take a embarkation on a sightseeing boat that is close to the river to taste the Shimanto River in winter, which is different from summer...? 〇 If you want to buy a sightseeing boat ticket at a great price! "Shimanto City Tourism Association" Those who stop by the Shimanto City Tourism Association can purchase sightseeing boat tickets at 10% off. We can also help you make a reservation on your behalf. Foreign customers are also available! 🛅🆓 Free luggage storage【8:30~17:30】 🛜🆓Wi-Fi 🚶 Inside Nakamura Station Rotary If you want to buy a sightseeing boat ticket at a low price, please stop by the Shimanto City Tourism Association! 1. Sada Submersible Bridge "Sakoya" It is a houseboat that starts from the longest submersible bridge "Sada Submersible Bridge" in the lowest reaches of the Shimanto River. This is a course that passes through two submersible bridges: Sada Submersible Bridge and Sanri Submersible Bridge. The tour takes about 50 minutes. * Reservations are required for a minimum of 2 people. When you stop the engine and go only with the rowing Turrets, you can enjoy the Shimanto River in a healing space away from the hustle and bustle of society. In addition, during the houseboat tour, we There are a service of "Karinto" seasoned with green nori from the Shimanto River. During the firefly season, there is a firefly boat that allows you to Fun fireflies dancing wildly in the Shimanto River on board. (By reservation only) 🍽️ Meals (boxed lunches) are available on board. * Reservation required. Reservations can only be made for private guests. 🚗 It takes about 20 minutes by Car from Nakamura Station. 🚲 About 50 minutes by bicycle. 2. Sanri Submersible Bridge "Forty Thousand Blues" It is a houseboat that Base point the "Sanri Submersible Bridge" which is the second line from the lower reaches of the Shimanto River.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　This is a course that passes through the Sanri Submersible Bridge and runs to the vicinity of the Sada Submersible Bridge. The tour takes about 50 minutes. Regular Sightseeing Sightseeing Houseboat [Operating hours 9:00~16:00] Operates every hour at 0:00. Even if you come with like-minded friends or your family, you can enjoy the Shimanto River. You can embarkation the houseboat without making a reservation in advance, but it may be crowded, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. (Open open all year) During the firefly season, there is a firefly boat that allows you to Fun fireflies dancing wildly in the Shimanto River on board. (By reservation only) 🍽️ Meals are available on board. * Reservation required by 12:00 the day before. 🚗 It takes about 25 minutes by Car from Nakamura Station. 🚲 About 1 hour by bicycle. 3. Takase Submersible Bridge "Natoku" It is a houseboat that Base point the "Takase Submersible Bridge" which is the third line from the lower reaches of the Shimanto River.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　It is a course that passes through the Takase Submersible Bridge and goes around the upper reaches of the three shrines where the original scenery of the Shimanto River remains. The tour takes about 50 minutes. Regular service [Operating hours 9:00~16:00] Operates at 0:00 every hour. There is also a boat with a table and chair as a seat, which is rare among the sightseeing boats operating on the Shimanto River. People with disabilities and Car wheelchairs can also embarkation with confidence.　You can embarkation the houseboat without making a reservation in advance, but it may be crowded, so it is recommended to make a reservation in advance. (Open open all year) During the firefly season, there is a firefly boat that allows you to Fun fireflies dancing wildly in the Shimanto River on board. (By reservation only) 🍽️ Meals are available on board. * Reservation required by the day before. In addition to regular flights and Meals Courses, there are chartered Gourmet Courses. Meals courses and chartered gourmet courses must be reserved at least one day in advance. The chartered Gourmet Course is available for a minimum of 3 people. 🚗 It takes about 30 minutes by Car from Nakamura Station. 🚲 About 1 hour and 40 minutes by bicycle.

[Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture] Only in Shimanto City!! “Salt-Seared Bonito” (Part 2) Following Part 1, Part 2 introduces recommended ways to enjoy the bonitos seared in Shimanto City that you can taste only here. 〇 Nakamura’s one-and-only “Traditional Salt-Seared Bonito” When people think of delicious food from Kochi Prefecture nationwide, the first thing that comes to mind is the seared bonito. Sprinkling salt or pouring sauce before searing is said to be a food culture unique to Kochi. Yet within the same prefecture, the style in central Kochi City differs greatly from that in Nakamura in the southwestern Shimanto City: Nakamura’s salt-seared method stands apart. Around Kochi City, the dish is a simple one of just sprinkled salt. In Nakamura, by contrast, chefs marinate the seared fish with proud house sauces featuring salt, vinegar, citrus juice, and other flavoring, letting the flavors meld. Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito piles on heaps of condiments—onions, garlic and more—until the fish is nearly hidden. Those generous toppings don’t just look appetizing; they make nutritionally balanced combinations, so the dish is also excellent as a healthy choice. Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito, found only in Shimanto City, carries an unshakable local food culture and history. Each restaurant crafts and serves its own proud version of this delicious salt-seared specialty. From the searing process to the way it’s eaten, the condiments and the sauces, every establishment applies its own ingenuity and care to its salt-seared bonito. In Shimanto City, you can enjoy as many distinctive salt-seared styles as there are restaurants. Would you like to go on a salt-seared tasting tour in Shimanto City and sample Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito? 〇 Perfect match for salt-seared bonito: Shimanto Bu-chu Highball A perfect companion to Nakamura’s traditional salt-seared bonito is the Shimanto Bu-chu Highball, made with the locally grown “forbidden fruit” bushukan. It’s a standard menu item at izakayas in Shimanto City. The drink is ultra-refreshing from first sip to finish, with a crisp citrus flavor and a pleasant, moderate bitterness. Popular with both men and women, it pairs beautifully with food. Try Shimanto Bu-chu Highball with salt-seared bonito—you’ll likely get hooked after one sip. 〇 Shimanto-grown “forbidden fruit”—the bushukan Why call it the forbidden fruit? Bushukan is related to yuzu and sudachi but is an entirely different fruit. Once you taste it, ordinary vinegar-citrus fruits won’t satisfy—you’ll understand why it’s called the “forbidden fruit.” Its defining features are a clean, sharp acidity and a uniquely refined aroma. That elegant scent and tartness bring out the best in ingredients from mountains, rivers, and sea. Beloved by citrus fans across Kochi, the “kingdom of sour citrus,” bushukan has long been nicknamed the “king of sour citrus.” Beyond its flavor, the tree is very vigorous: once it bears fruit, it will yield abundantly each year from late August through early October with little care. While most citrus trees live for several decades, bushukan remains healthy and productive for over a hundred years. Bushukan is also resistant to disease and pests and grows vigorously without heavy reliance on pesticides, making it a safe, reliable crop. This rare bushukan grows only in Shimanto City and is not shipped widely across Japan—why not come taste it for yourself? How did you find this? Perhaps the appeal of salt-seared bonito and bushukan has whetted your appetite. Please enjoy salt-seared bonito and a Shimanto Bu-chu Highball when you visit Shimanto City.

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】You can only eat it in Shimanto City! !! "Bonito Tataki" (Part 1) Kochi Prefecture's "delicious food" is famous nationwide, and the first thing that comes to mind is "Bonito Tataki". Bonito is a well-known specialty of Kochi, but it is actually in season twice! This time, we will explain about bonito, which is loved by the people of Kochi Prefecture, in Part 1, the season and characteristics, and in the next part, Part 2, we will explain the recommended way to eat it that can only be tasted in Shimanto City. 〇Bonito season! First bonito and return bonito Bonito is a well-known specialty of Kochi, but depending on the fishing season (season), it is called "first bonito" and "return bonito"! This time, we will introduce two types of Bonito with different names, the seasonality, characteristics, and recommended ways to eat them unique to Kochi. 〇 First bonito with a light taste! Hatsubonito, which has long been loved as one of the seasonal ingredients of Spring, used to refer to the Bonito Landings at the beginning of the year because it has the word "first", but in recent years it has come to refer to bonito Landings in Spring ~ early summer. Bonito fry hatched from eggs migrate north on the Kuroshio Current in search of food around Spring and grow into adult fish. The bonito that is landed during this northward trip is "Hatsubonito". It is also called "ascending bonito". It depends on the place where the Landings is landed, but in Kochi, the season is mainly Spring ~ early summer (around March ~ May). The first bonito, which is in the prime of growth, has a refreshing and plump taste with a lot of transparent lean meat. It has a firm texture and little Bonito Aroma, making it easy to eat even for those who are not good at it. Hatsuboni, which is light and low in fat, is recommended to be made into Tataki, which can be eaten with a fatty skin. It is the season when the "Naka Village traditional salt tataki" eaten with plenty of condiments is delicious. We will introduce the "traditional salt Tataki of the Middle Village" in the next section, "It can only be eaten in Shimanto City!!"Bonito salt Tataki" (Part 2)! 〇 Return bonito with a rich taste! On the other hand, Bonito, which has traveled north in search of food, begins to move south (U-turn) in search of warmer waters as the water temperature drops when it arrives in southern Hokkaido. The bonito that is Landing during this southward trip is "return bonito". In Kochi, the season is around autumn (September ~ November). Returning bonito is fatty because it eats food many and Landings after it grows up, and it is also called "thick Bonito" and "fat Bonito". It has been loved as an autumn ingredient since ancient times. The flesh of the large-grown bonito is deep red in color and has a rich and whitish taste with fat near the skin. How was it? You may be wondering about Bonito. In the next Part 2, we will introduce "Bonito salt Tataki" that can only be eaten in Shimanto City!

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】Now you can rest assured! List of "Shimanto River" River Activities Operators! ★ Attraction of ★ River Activities Being able to enjoy the Shimanto River with your whole body in 360 degrees is still a river Activities! The Shimanto River has a calm stream, so even beginners and children can experience it. On the Canoe Tour, there are places where you can't see any man-made objects at all, so you can enjoy the extraordinary. Shimanto City has a repertoire of many river Activities vendors, and can be safely Fun by everyone from small children to the elderly! Take this opportunity to find an Activities vendor you ♪ are interested in (1) Shimanto Canoe and Camping Village Kawarako "Shimanto Canoe and Camping Village Kawarakko" is Located in on the banks of the Shimanto River, surrounded by rich nature. In addition to the campsite, there are also fully equipped bungalows and houses of 400 Cypress trees. It is also the terminal of the rinrin cycle. Open season All year round Regular holiday Monday (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) *Open open all year before and after GW, 7/1~9/30 🐶 Pets can be ridden (tandem kayak) * Bring your own life jacket for pets. Depending on the size, etc., it may not be possible to ride together. ②withRIVER "withRIVER" is located at the foot of the Submersible Bridge of the Shimanto River. Since it is a place with a gentle stream, it is safe even for beginners and small children. At the end of the tour, you can also experience a dive on the Submersible Bridge. In addition to Canoeing and SUP experiences, you can also experience Horseback Riding Experience. In addition to regular walks, there is also a course where you can experience Horseback Riding Experience in the Shimanto River. Since it is horseback riding where you can put your feet, even children and people who cannot swim can experience it with confidence. Open season: March to mid-November 🐶 You can ride with your dog (SUP or two-seater canoe). Life jackets for dogs are available for rent. (500 yen/piece) 📷 Free photo sharing available (3) Shimantogawa inn Yube-tei "Shimantogawa Inn Yubetei" is a rental villa type inn limited to one group per day on a located on a hill overlooking the Shimanto River. You can spend a relaxing time with your family, groups and couples. The rooms also have a terrace where you can have a Barbecue while watching the Sunset. You can experience River Sup from Yube-tei. The owner will customize the course for you. SUP BOARD RENTALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. Please make a reservation at the time of Accommodation reservation. * The SUP experience is open Traditional Japanese straw raincoat only in summer. (4) Okera Adventures Shimanto "Okera Adventures Shimanto" is mainly engaged in "bike Rafting", which combines Cycling and river rafting by packraft (rubber board). It is the only place in Japan that offers guided motorcycle rafting tours at all times. (*According to a survey by Okela Adventures in March 2022) It is Traditional Japanese straw raincoat open for private tours, and only group can Fun. One of the best parts is that the guide arranges the tour according to the customer, the weather, and the situation. Open season All year round 🐶 You can ride with your dog (we also rent life jackets for dogs.) ） 📷 Free photo sharing available (5) Shimanto River Station Canoe Hall "Shimanto River Station Canoe Museum" is attractive for the magnificent nature in the second half of the tour. The attached Shimanto Plaza Auto Camp is also equipped with toilets and a barbecue site. You can enjoy camping by the Shimanto River Soba. (*Advance reservation required) and Canoe classes for beginners, you can take a half-day Course and a one-day basic course under the guidance of an instructor Course. You can experience an 8km canoe touring to the Iwama Submersible Bridge, which is famous on TV and in magazines, and in the latter 4km of the course, you can enjoy the Nature of the Shimanto River with almost no man-made objects visible. The Canoe Inside the Facility is also a river station where canoes from around the world are exhibited, and it is also the terminal of the Shimanto River Rinrin Cycle. Open season All year round 📷 Free photo sharing available (6) Shimanto Rakusha "Shimanto Rakusha" is a school where you can stay and play in an Closed School building.　The Accommodation space is Use the infirmary as it is, and bunk beds are installed in the classrooms. Accommodation is also available in the broadcasting room and the principal's office, where you can actually broadcast in the school. Since the canoe experience does not go down the river, you can decide the experience time yourself. It is characterized by the fact that you can freely ride a canoe while riding around and playing in the river activities with your family. In addition to Canoeing, you can experience river walking (shower climbing), playing Squid, and leisurely fishing in the Shimanto River. Closed Day Every Wednesday *Open open all year in July, August and September 📷 Free photo sharing available (7) Canoe Shimanto Base "Canoe Shimanto Base" is a tour that uses only a sit-on canoe that sits on the deck. You can choose from two types: a half-day course (morning and afternoon) with a 3km river raft or a short course without a river descent. All canoes are single-seater and are available in two sizes, so you can choose the canoe that suits you. Use the half-day course from the third grade of elementary school, and the short-time course from the first grade of elementary school. The short course is reserved for 1~10 people and 1 group. Open season March ~ November 🐶 You can ride with your dog. * Bring your own a life jacket for dogs that suits your body shape. 📷 Free photo sharing available (8) Good River Shimanto At "Good River Shimanto", you can Fun a Canoe Tour to enjoy the Shimanto River. They will give you a lecture on how to ride a canoe, how to paddle, and how to enjoy canoeing. The Downriver Course, which descends along the stream of the river, is healed by the majestic Nature with few man-made objects. You can take a commemorative photo at the popular Iwama Submersible Bridge. Rafting tours are also available, and you can enjoy a leisurely and elegant raftboat ride down the gentle Shimanto River. Fun for children as young as 3 years old and the elderly. Open season Mid-March ~ early November 🐶 Children and dogs can ride together 📷 Free photo sharing available How was it? Experience River Activities in Shimanto City!

We are looking for participants for "Ishizuchi Kekuromoji Essential Oil Extraction / Plant Dyeing Experience"! At the Ishizuchi Fureai Village, you will experience a part of the extraction work of Kuromoji oil and floral water and dyeing a silk scarf with the instructor. The Ishizuchi kekuromoji used for the experience grows naturally at an Elevation of about 400m~1400m, and the amount that can be extracted from 1 kg of its branches and leaves produces only 1.5 ml of high-grade Japanese oil. Surrounded by the noble aroma of the forest, you can relax at the foothills of the mountains. Return oil, floral water and scarves as Souvenirs. Lunch is included. Date: Monday, September 15　 10:00~13:30 (* 9:50 Meeting / Reception Ishizuchi Fureai no Sato　 〒793-0214 25-1 Nakaoku 1, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture) Tour price: 6,000 yen Payment on the day of the event, cash only (Included: Lecturer fee, lunch) Capacity: 8 people on a first-come, first-served basis (minimum number of participants: 4) Application deadline: 7 days before each event date Application and Inquiries　 Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Tour Application Officer Tamai Fujita Phone 0897-56-2605 Fax 0897-47-3733 　

【Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture】"Shimanto River, the last clear streams in Japan" A river with a cultural landscape where people live along with the river ☞ What is the Shimanto River? …………………………………………… Kochi Prefecture Shimanto River flows through Mt. Fuiri (Elevation 1,336m) Minamoto in Tsuno Town. With a total length of 196 km, there are 35 main tributaries and a total of 319 tributaries, and it flows into the Pacific Ocean at Shimoda in Shimanto City as a stream that meanders through the southwestern region of Kochi Prefecture such as Yusuhara Town, Nakatosa Town, Shimanto Town, and Shimanto City. …………………………………………… ☞ Origin of "Japan's Last Clear Streams" …………………………………………… The Shimanto River, where residents live close to the river, was symbolically referred to as "the last clear stream in Japan" in a television broadcast in 1983 (Showa 58), creating a brand of a rich and beautiful river with clear water and creatures from the Minamoto to the sea. …………………………………………… ☞ Caught in the Shimanto River. …………………………………………… The Shimanto River, which nurtures abundant life, is home to a vast Water area and 200 species of rich Water organisms, and there are still fishermen who make a living using traditional fishing methods, such as fallen ayu, fire-swinging, ginaga shrimp, gori, and aonori fishing. …………………………………………… ☞ Playing in the Shimanto River. …………………………………………… At Shimanto River, you can enjoy various experiences throughout the year, such as canoeing, sup, cycling, walking along the river, going down Squid, sightseeing boats, and camping. …………………………………………… ☞ There is also a violent river side. …………………………………………… The Shimanto River is also Famous as a raging river, and is prone to Water damage throughout the year due to increased Water, flooding, typhoons, etc. Under such circumstances, the people living in the Shimanto River basin take advantage of the Nature environment to be close to each other and There are a bridge without a parapet Submersible Bridge that increases Water and sometimes sinks as wisdom and ingenuity to live. Human activities and submersible bridges overlap to create a landscape unique to this area. …………………………………………… ☞ Selected by the Environment Agency as a "Famous Water" and "Heisei Famous Water". …………………………………………… 1985 (Showa 60) (1985) In July 1985, the Water was selected as a "Famous Water" because of its excellent environmental conservation status and the active environmental conservation activities of its residents. In addition, in June 2008 2008 (Heisei 20), the Kuroson River, a tributary, was selected as a "Heisei Famous Water" in recognition of its environmental conservation activities and the efforts of people living in the basin. …………………………………………… ☞ One of the most beautiful tributaries is the Clear Streams "Kuroson River". …………………………………………… The Kuroson River was selected as one of the 100 Famous Waters of Heisei. It is the most transparent and particularly beautiful tributary of the Shimanto River. In addition to the river, there are legends and anecdotes such as Kuroson Shrine and Okiku Falls, and it is a place where Autumn leaves are vividly colored in autumn. …………………………………………… ☞ Selected as an "Important Cultural Landscape*" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. …………………………………………… 2009 (Heisei 21) (2009) In February 2009, the unique landscape of the Shimanto River basin, including the lives of people related to the Shimanto River, was selected as an "Important Cultural Landscape." This is the first time in Japan that the five markets in the Shimanto River basin (Tsuno Town, Yusuhara Town, Nakatosa Town, Shimanto Town, and Shimanto City) have been selected, and they are attracting a great deal of attention. * Landscapes formed by the lives or livelihoods of people in the region and the climate of the region, and are indispensable for understanding the lives or livelihoods of the people of Japan (from Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 5 of the Act on the Protection of Cultural Properties) …………………………………………… ☞ Throughout the four seasons, there are people in the Shimanto River. …………………………………………… There are not only the "last clear streams in Japan," which is called a beautiful river, but also a rich landscape and environment nurtured by the daily activities of the region. This relationship has become the mysterious charm of the Shimanto River and continues to attract people to this day.

We are looking for participants for the autumn "Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour"!! Accompanied by a Nature guide, you will observe the subalpine vegetation in autumn as you stroll along Mt. Kamegamori forest roads. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the changes in vegetation due to the Elevation and the spectacular scenery from the "UFO Line" Spot spectacular scenery while Transportation taking a bus to around 1,700m Elevation. We do not aim to Transportation safe and secure charter buses and climb to the top, but mainly walk on paved roads, so beginners and Families can easily participate. Why don't you spend a special time in Rich in nature in Mt. Kamegamori? Lunch is included. Autumn leaves can be expected, and we invite you to join us on a special tour where you can enjoy beautiful alpine plants and spectacular views! 【Events Overview】 Events name: Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour Held in Date & Time: October 8 (Water), 9 (Thu), 10 (Fri) (9:00~16:00) 　　　　　* 8th (Water) is currently fully booked. Held in Location: Around Mt. Kamegamori (Meeting: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 8:35) Number of participants: 20 (first-come, first-served basis, minimum number of participants: 15) Participation fee: 8,900 yen (tax included) / person * Including guide, charter bus, lunch, Tea fee Application deadline: 14 days prior to each event The terms and conditions will be provided separately to the customer who made the reservation. The exchange center next to JR Iyo Saijo Station is disbanded, From the area, Orange Ferry Kansai Route [Osaka Nanko ~ Toyo Port (Saijo)] (* After disembarking at Toyo Port, there is a free shuttle bus to the front of the station) is convenient! 【Corporate Information and Inquiries】 Organizer: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Location: 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Contact: 0897-56-2605 Reception hours: 9:00~18:00 Email: kankou03saijo@circus.ocn.ne.jp

As a Special Program for the 10th Commemorative Ishizuchi Mountain Foothills SWEET Ride Special Program, we are looking for participants for the Water City Saijo Water Tour Tour. The day before the SWEET ride, why don't you walk around the city with a guide, which is not on the bicycle course, and experience the culture of Uchibuki, one of the 100 famous waters, and the cityscape of Saijo? Please check the image flyer for details. [The 10th Commemorative Ishizuchi Mountain foothills SWEET Ride Special Program Water Tokyo Saijo Water Tour] Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025 Time: From 13:30 (meet at 13:20) about 90 minutes Meeting/return location: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Number of applicants: About 10 people * Contact for groups Minimum number of participants: 1 person Application Deadline: 25/10/28 (Tue) 【Inquiries and Reservations】 Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Registration number: T1500005007749 Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime Phone: 0897-56-2605 FAX:0897-47-3733

We will take a guided tour of some of the Annual Grand Festivals scheduled for 25/10/14 (Tue), 15 (Water), and 16 (Thu) at Ishioka Shrine and Isono Shrine. Walk through the autumn Halle day with a knowledgeable guide. Please enjoy the splendid Cypress trees sculptures of Mizuju, flowers, birds, wind and moon, human figures, gold and silver thread sewing, and a gorgeous festival rituals with many lanterns flickering in the early morning. Tour guide Hajime Kono [Request for participation] ・ Application for those who can walk the number of km displayed on each tour menu (Walk through Traditional Japanese straw raincoat for the whole process) ・Please check the flyer for the number of applicants and groups. ・ This itinerary assumes those who plan to stay at Hotels near JR Iyo Saijo Station. 【Menu and Fee】 Please check from the image. Combinable. Contact us for details. Time is indicative. Those who make a reservation will be mailed a separate travel condition form and application form. 【Reservations and Inquiries】 Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201　 Person in charge: Tamai, Fujita 〒793-0030　 798-1 Omachi, Saijo-shi, Ehime TEL:0897-56-2605　 FAX:0897-47-3733

The Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center has started selling the 25th edition of the Saijo Festival poster and calendar. 【25th edition Saijo Festival poster vertical / horizontal】 B1 (728×1030mm) size Product price: 400 yen (tax included) / piece Image 1 Portrait Image 2 Horizontal 【FY25 Saijo Festival Calendar】 A2 (610×425mm) size Product price: 1,300 yen (tax included) / part Image 3 Calendar Both products are sold at the following locations: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center (798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 793-0030) In.

NICE TO MEET EVERYONE WHO WATCHES COOL JAPAN VIDEOS! Kochi Prefecture Shimanto City Tourism Association. Shimanto City is a Rich in nature city located in the southwestern part of the Kochi Prefecture, facing 1,100m-class mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It was created in 2005 by the merger of the former Nakamura City and Nishitosa Village, and the name of the city is derived from the Shimanto River that streams through the city. With this Account, we will deliver the charm of Shimanto City to everyone. Thank you very much! ■How to Access Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture About 2 hours and 30 minutes by Car from Kochi Ryoma Airport 1 hour by Express from JR Kochi Station ■Basic Information of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture With a population of about 30,000 (as of June 2025), it has the third largest population in Kochi Prefecture. Forests occupy about 91% of the city area, and the Shimanto River, which stream through the city, has a total length of 196 km, has no Dam in the main stream, and is known as "the last Clear streams of the Japan", and the city's catch phrase is "A city that lives with the river". ■History of Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture The Former Nakamura area of Shimanto City is called "Little Kyoto of Tosa", and the cityscape that the Norifusa Ichijo, which turned down about 550 years ago during the Onin War, followed Kyoto and Maintenance Grid Layout still remains. The Traditional charm of culture, history and Nature is perfect for walking. ■Recommended Sightseeing spots in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture Submersible Bridge ・There are are nine submersible bridges in the main stream, such as the Sada Submersible Bridge and the Iwama Submersible Bridge activity ・Shimanto River Sightseeing Boat ・Canoe, SUP ・Shimantori Barbecue ・Cycling history ・Ichijo Shrine ・Fuwa Hachimangu ・Shimanto City Local Museum ・Hanke Tenmangu ・Kuroson Shrine eclipse ・Salt Tataki ・Billi Gatsuo ・Bushukan chuhai ・Ayu ・Eel ・River shrimp ・Gori ■To Shimanto City, where Nature and culture come to life Shimanto City, where Nature and history and culture fuse, is an ideal travel destination where you can refresh your mind and body. Please come and look for the scenery and experiences that can only be encountered here. We will continue to broadcasting the charm of Shimanto City, so please follow us!

We are looking for participants for the summer "Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour" with a large number of flowers per season!!There is a vacancy on the 20th (Water). The exchange center next to JR Iyo Saijo Station is disbanded, From the area, Orange Ferry Kansai Route [Osaka Nanko ~ Toyo Port (Saijo)] (* After disembarking at Toyo Port, there is a free shuttle bus to the front of the station) is convenient! Accompanied by a Nature guide, you will stroll along Mt. Kamegamori forest road while observing subalpine plants in early summer. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the changes in vegetation due to the Elevation and the spectacular scenery from the "UFO Line" Spot spectacular scenery while Transportation taking a bus to around 1,700m Elevation. Since it is not a tour that aims to Transportation safe and secure chartered bus and climb to the top, beginners and Families can feel free to participate. Why don't you spend a special time in Rich in nature in Mt. Kamegamori? Lunch is included. 【Events Overview】 Events name: Mt. Kamegamori Flower Watching Tour Held in Date & Time: Water, August 20, 25 (9:00~16:00) Held in Place: Around Mt. Kamegamori (Meeting: Saijo City Tourism Exchange Center 8:40) Number of participants: 20 (first-come, first-served basis, minimum number of participants: 15) Participation fee: 8,900 yen (tax included) / person * Including guide, charter bus, lunch, Tea fee Application Deadline: 25/8/8 (Fri) The terms and conditions will be provided separately to the customer who made the reservation. 【Corporate Information and Inquiries】 Organizer: Saijo City Tourism and Products Association Ehime Prefectural Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 3-201 Location: 〒793-0030 798-1 Omachi, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture Contact: 0897-56-2605 Reception hours: 9:00~18:00 Email: kankou03saijo@circus.ocn.ne.jp We invite you to join us on a special tour where you can enjoy beautiful alpine plants and spectacular views!

Hello everyone! Today, I would like to introduce 🎶🎶🎶 a tour organized by the Minami Town Tourism Association For two days from October 12, 2025 [Sunday], in the Hiwasa area of Minami Town, "Minami Town Hiwasa District History and Culture Trip Yakuo Temple Special Inner Worship & Autumn Two Major Festivals" will be held in 😄 In addition to seeing the stall drum "Chosa" of the Hiwasa Yawata Shrine Autumn Festival, the dedication blowtube fireworks at Akamatsu Shrine, you can participate in the special inner worship of the 23rd temple of the 88 Shikoku sacred sites, Yakuo Temple! !! Please 🎵😆 enjoy the autumn hiwasa full of historical atmosphere For more information on the tour and how to apply, please see the flyer! We look forward to your participation! * This tour is for women only.

**Facilities** Ehime Prefectural Science Museum Three permanent exhibition rooms, the Nature Museum, the Science Museum, and the Industry Hall, Own one of the largest planetariums in the world It is ✨ a museum that Ehime Prefecture is proud of \Charm of the permanent exhibition/ In particular, the Life-size "Moving Dinosaur" is Powerful Tyrannosaurus Triceratops is a highlight 👀! !️ Fun for 🦖💓 kids and adults alike "Nature Pavilion" is composed → the universe → the earth Zone Ehime. You can learn a wide range of things from the world to familiar things while experiencing them! The "Industrial Hall" introduces the industrial history of Ehime. There is also ✨ a Zone where you can learn about the industrial heritage of Niihama City \Special Exhibitions Held in/ And during the period of July 12 (Sat) ~ September 23 (Tue), "Special Exhibition: Japanese Otter Exhibition" is being held in ♪ This is a rare opportunity for the treasured collection of the Science Expo to be opened to the public in one fell swoop. For details, please see the Ehime Prefectural Science Museum website. Please come and ♪ visit We'll keep you 🪐 posted ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ehime Prefectural Science Museum 📍792-0060 2133-2 Daiseiin, Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture TEL：0897-40-4100 Business hours: 9:00~17:30 (Entry until 17:00) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

🌸 Traveling around with Shinyan and Nyanko Overlapping Stamp Rally🌸 Due to popular demand, the period has been extended! 【Event period】 Friday, August 1, 2025 ~ Friday, October 31, 2025 [Change period] Friday, August 1, 2025 ~ Water, December 31, 2025 Together with the official character of the Shimanto City Tourism Association "Shinyan and Nyanko", we will Held in a Stamp Rally to enjoy Shimanto City! It's not just a Stamp! Stamp this time is a "stack and print" type. If you stack the Stamp one by one, at the end, 、、、 what! One piece of art will be completed ✨ The finished Mounting sheet can be turned into a postcard as it is! Perfect as 💌 a souvenir of your trip or as a souvenir for friends Why don't you make your own "Forty Ten Art"? [It's very easy ♪ to enjoy] (1) Get the Stamp Mounting Sheet! → facilities each is distributed in limited quantities! If there is no mounting sheet, it may be in another facility! (2) "Stack" 5 Stamps! → Stamp (1) to (5) are the same in both areas, so even ♪ if you don't print them in order, the final design is the same! (3) If you press everything, the cute "Shinyanko Art" is completed 🎨. → You can ✨ Return it as a postcard. (4) When you show the completed Mounting Sheet... → The first 500 people will receive a "Original cotton bag" 🎁 [There are two areas! ] It doesn't matter which way you go around. Stamp installation spots will be designed in two areas, the "Naka Village Area" and the "Nishitosa Area". The Stamps of (1) ~ (5) are common Stamps, so no matter which area you collect Stamps in, you will end up with ♪ the same design 🐾 Naka Village Area (1) Shimantogawa Gakuyukan Akitsuo Conditions: Admission A facility where you can learn about the Nature creatures of the Shimanto River. There are Marker dragonflies and insects, and an exhibition of fish from the Shimanto River basin, so Spot can be enjoyed by both Adult and children! Installation time 9:00~17:00 (Regular holiday / Monday) (2) Shimanto River sightseeing boat (houseboat) Conditions: Embarkation There are three sightseeing boat operators, and no matter which one you embarkation, you can get a Stamp. You can ♪ relax and enjoy the beautiful Shimanto River. Installation time 9:00~16:00 (advance reservation is recommended) (3) Shimanto City Local Museum Conditions: Admission A castle-shaped museum on a small mountain. In addition to learning about the history and culture of Shimanto City, overlooking the downtown from the observation Spot of the Castle Keep makes you feel like a castle owner?! Installation time 9:00~17:00 (Closed Day/Water) (4) Harenoba CAFE N2 Conditions: Food and beverage or purchase Located in the middle of the Tenjinbashi shopping street, it is perfect for a Vacation on the way to sightseeing. Installation time 11:00~18:00 (Regular holiday / Monday) (5) Shimanto City Tourism Association * Cotton bag exchange place Conditions: Visit A base point where you can find travel Information in Shimanto City and the Hakata area. Bicycle rental (¥1,000~) and sightseeing boat tickets are on sale! Installation time 8:30~17:30 (open open all year) 📍 The town of Naka Village is a distance that can be visited by rental bicycle, so you can take a leisurely stroll! 🐾 Nishitosa Area (1) Roadside Station Yotte Nishitosa Conditions: Visitors A popular Spot where you can find Local Specialties and Souvenirs. There are also salt-grilled natural sweetfish from the Shimanto River and Sweets made with Local ingredients, so you can take a break or shop! Installation time 7:30~18:00 (Regular holiday / No period) (2) Shimantogawa Station Canoe Hall Conditions: Purchase or Experience or Accommodation A facility where you can experience canoeing, standup paddleboarding, and rafting. There is also a campsite, so you can enjoy Nature! Installation time 8:30~17:30 (Regular holiday: No period) (3) Iwama Tea House (Soba the Submersible Bridge!) Conditions: Visitors Soba the Iwama Submersible Bridge, they sell bento boxes made by Local people and handmade products that can only be found here. There is also a song monument of Hiroshi Miyama's "Shimanto River" with a car parking lot, which is a must-see for fans! Installation time 10:00~15:00 (Regular holiday/Monday) (4) Hotel Seira Shimanto Conditions: Accommodation or One Day Hot Spring In addition to accommodation, there are also restaurants and One Day Hot Spring, and the starry sky guide of the starry attendant is also recommended at night, which is perfect ♪ for healing the fatigue of the trip! Installation time 9:00~17:00 (open open all year) (5) Shimantogawa Hometown Information Center * Cotton bag exchange location Conditions: Visitors Window for sightseeing in the Nishitosa area just off the station. You can also rent a Rinrin cycle! Installation time 8:30~18:00 (Regular holiday / Water) 🚗 Nishitosa is recommended to Transportation in Car! While feeling Nature, it feels good to drive along the Shimanto River. ♪ * Regular holidays and business hours are different. Please check the latest information on each facility's website for business conditions. (Publication content is Information as of July 2025) [Point! ] 】 Stamps (1) to (5) have a common design, so even if they are collected separately in Naka Village and Nishitosa, the finished picture is the same! (Example: (1) "Gakuyukan" in the Naka Village area or "Yotte Nishitosa" in Nishitosa is OK) [If you collect all the Stamps...] 🎉 First 500 people \Original cotton bag as a gift! ／ When the Stamp Mounting Sheet is completed, show it 👇 in one of the following ・ Naka Village: Shimanto City Tourism Association ・Nishitosa: Shimantogawa Hometown Information Center It is 🐾✨ a Squid bag with an illustration of Shinyanko that can only be obtained here [What is Shinyan and Nyanko?] 】 "Shinyan and Nyanko" is a local cat character of the Shimanto City Tourism Association. There are 5 fish in total, and they are based on the Nature of the Shimanto River, traditional fishing methods, and Local culture! In this Stamp Rally, such shinyanko appeared as ♪ art 🎨 The character design is by Junya Inoue, a popular manga artist from Shimanto City who is also a tourism ambassador (Representative work "BTOOOM! Kaiju Self-Defense Force, etc.) In Shimanto City, let's play with Shinyanko! Please experience the fun of not only "pressing the Stamp" but also "completing the art by layering". Nature, history, food, and cute characters can be enjoyed on a tour of Shimanto City. I'm sure you'll ✨ be able to create your own "special piece" We look forward to your participation!

This weekend is finally approaching, "Iyo Color Festival"! !️ !️ Held in in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture, it is the largest summer Festival in Iyo City. The executive committee is currently making preparations 🏃💦 so that everyone can fully enjoy the enthusiasm of the dancers at the Iyo Odori Parade and the power of the fireworks that go off up close at the fireworks festival We will post a program leaflet covering the contents of the two-day "Iyo Color Festival", so please take a 👀 look In addition to parades and fireworks festival, there are many other Events, so please enjoy the hot summer in Iyo City! !️ This year's fireworks festival is a collaboration with the Anime "People Who Want to Eat Me," which will begin airing in October. Somewhere in the announcement stream the venue, the narration of the main characters may stream! Original fans are also distributed and goods are sold! !️ In addition, we will traffic restriction to ensure the smooth and safe Held in of the Iyo Color Festival. If you are planning to visit, please check the traffic restriction map for details. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 🙇🙇🙇 In addition, there is expected to be a lot of traffic jams on the day. Use public transportation to 🚎 reach the venue

In the morning, while preparing the pool in the garden. If you say, "Don't go in yet!", at least with your hands! And I'm playing like this. After this, my foot slipped and I dived forward and got soaked! Delicious chilled Squid is ready Gari (^^)

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association On July 19, 2025, the Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, reopened after about two years of renovation work. Therefore, this time, we would like to introduce "Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta" to everyone! 【Overview】 Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta (commonly known as Caretta) is a Museum located in the Minami Town of Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, and is one of the world's rare Museum specializing in sea turtles. Caretta, with the theme of "Coexistence between Nature and Man", opened in 1985. Its predecessor was the Hiwasa Town Water Museum, and its predecessor was the loggerhead turtle protection and breeding research activities by the Hiwasa junior high school Sea Turtle Research Group, Located in. The Hiwasa Junior High School Sea Turtle Research Group was established in 1950 with the aim of protecting and breeding loggerhead sea turtles that land and lay eggs on the Ohama Coast. At that time, there were no systematic research results on sea turtles, and there were not enough facilities in rural junior high schools in the immediate postwar period, so students at that time began to protect sea turtles in a semi-fumbling state. The students' trial and error over the course of about 10 years bore fruit, and the results of their research have been introduced in numerous magazines, and "Ohama Coast as a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles" has become famous throughout Japan. Finally, it was designated as a nationally designated natural monument as "sea turtles and their spawning grounds on the Ohama Coast," and the activities of Hiwasa in Minami Town were in the spotlight. In order to make these conservation and research activities more widely known to as many people as possible, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta was opened. 【Exhibit Contents】 As the museum's name derives from the scientific name of loggerhead sea turtles "Caretta caretta", the exhibition focuses on loggerhead sea turtles. Before the renovation, Caretta was an exhibition that mainly introduced the ecology of sea turtles. Even in this renovation, the exhibit introducing the ecology of sea turtles remains, but it has been reborn to introduce the conservation and research activities of Minami Town Hiwasa in more detail. As soon as you enter, there is an exhibition that covers the evolution of turtles and sea turtles, and in the passage that follows, you can see stuffed sea turtles of eight existing species and explain the ecology of each sea turtle. The next section focuses on loggerhead sea turtles that land on the Ohama Coast and explains in detail what kind of life loggerhead sea turtles lead on the Ohama Coast. Scenes of newborn hatchlings and one-year-old hatchlings swimming vigorously here. And in the next corner, there is an exhibition that looks back on the history of the activities of Minami Town Hiwasa, which is a major feature of this renovation. Why did the students of Hiwasa junior high school embark on loggerhead turtle conservation, how did they proceed with their research, and how did they come to be recognized by the public? You can learn about the history of sea turtle conservation that continues to the present day. At the end of the exhibition, you can learn how to protect sea turtles from modern environmental problems and how sea turtle conservation activities are carried out. In addition to this, there is a display exhibition of sea turtles designed by children in the Original swimming on the screen, and a corner where you can take a quiz about sea turtles. In addition, from the observation space on the 2nd floor, you can overlook the Ohama Coast in front of you. [Outdoor Exhibition] Outside the main exhibition building, there is a "large turtle pool" where adult loggerhead sea turtles swim leisurely. In consideration of an environment that is easy for loggerhead sea turtles to swim in, the indigo color scheme that is conscious of the seabed of the Nature and the streamlined pool without horns are created. It was also designed to be viewed from the side of the pool so that it is easy to observe them swimming and resting on the bottom of the water. Hamataro, one of the loggerhead sea turtles living here, was born in 1950 at Hiwasa Junior High School and has been bred ever since for the purpose of observing the life of the sea turtle, which is still a mystery. Hamataro, who turned 75 years old this year, holds the world's longest-lived loggerhead sea turtle record for which his age and individual have been reliably recorded, and he continues to break it. In addition to this, there is also a "Touch Pool" and a "Pale Water Turtle Pool" where you can interact with the creatures of the seashore, and the "Tatayo Umigame Museum" where you can observe swimming sea turtles from below. 【Umigame Shokudo】 Caretta has a "Umigame Shokudo" adjacent to the large game pool. Meals set meal, curry rice, and kamemonaka with ice milk are on sale, and you can enjoy them in the dining space. In addition, there is a side window of the large turtle pool facing the Meals space, and you can watch the sea turtles swimming gracefully while enjoying the food. Squid was it? The charm of Caretta presented here is only a small part. The charm of Caretta and the charm of sea turtles can only be felt with your five senses when you go to the site! This time, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta has been reopened. When you come to Minami Town Hiwasa, please come and visit us! !! 【When you come to the museum】 ・ Car parking lot available (40 cars) ・Smoking is prohibited in all Inside the facility. ・Prohibition of eating and drinking outside of designated areas 【Access】 ・About 15 minutes walk from JR Mugi Line, Hiwasa Station ・About 120 minutes by Car from Tokushima city For more information about Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, please see Official website.

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association Under the clear blue sky, today, July 19th, we celebrated the grand opening of Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta! !! Minami Town PR characters Kamero, Kameko, and Kame Yellow welcome nearly 300 visitors! To commemorate the reopening of Caretta, world-renowned route player Yuki Saito rushed to give us a wonderful performance! !! In addition, Tomoyuki Akashi, a film director from Tokushima Prefecture, also rushed to celebrate the renewal opening! The ultimate highlight is a dance show and ribbon cutting by children from the Local Hiwasa Children's Garden! With a splendid Ceremony that delighted visitors with its adorable appearance and made Caretta and her children look forward to a bright future, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta officially opened its grand opening ♪♪ And in the afternoon, we Held in the "Caretta Opening Commemorative Festival" in the Precincts of the adjacent Hiwasa Yawata Shrine! An imitation show by Spring Matsuyama, an imitation comedian from Tokushima Prefecture, In collaboration with pianist Kenji Kanemasu and percussionist Kazuyoshi Hashimoto, they performed ♪♪♪ a concert by Yuki Saito and TEAM YUKI On the way, we were hit by rain, but it was a hot festival until the end! When you come to Minami Town Hiwasa, please come to the new Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta! !!