Culture Doronko Matsuri Mud Festival 2024 Early Jul Shirokawa's Doronko Mud Festival in early summer has it all – bulls, devils, wrestling, pulsing drums and dancing virgins ..
Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2024 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Culture The Murakami Suigun Boat Race 2024 Late Jul The Murakami Suigun Boat Race is a festival that takes place every July. The venue is Oshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea.
Activities Kazahaya Fireworks Festival 2024 Late Jul Kazaya Umi Matsuri is the quintessential summer fireworks event in rural Japan. Join yukata-clad locals for cold beer and oohs.
Nightlife The Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival 2024 Early Aug The summer fireworks in the old port of Mitsuhama are not to be missed. This is Matsuyama’s main fireworks event.
Culture Uchiko's Sasa Matsuri 2024 Early Aug Uchiko's main street is decked out with colorful paper and bamboo decorations for three days. Teams dress in yukata or other..
Culture Saijo Festival 2024 Early - Mid Oct The Saijo Festival is held at the Kamo, Ishioka, Isono and Iizumi shrines in the middle of October, to give thanks for an abundant..
Culture Niihama Drum Festival 2024 Mid Oct Niihama Drum Festival is one of the top three festivals in Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku — an autumn taiko festival celebrating th..