#LOVESHIKOKU 2015 -Digest Ver.-

The #LOVESHIKOKU promo video is now complete

Foreigners living in Shikoku give the world a tour of Shikoku themselves.

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About Shikoku

Located in the southwest, Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s 4 main islands and still retains original landscapes of the country’s unspoiled, natural beauty.
Renowned for major festivals and the Shikoku Pilgrimage with a history of over 1,200 years, the island’s residents are imbued with the omotenashi spirit of hospitality.

http://wwwtb.mlit.go.jp/shikoku/88navi/en/

About scene locations

Kagawa Prefecture
Pilgrimage route of 88 temples in Shikoku, Japan / scene location: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Pref. (Yashimaji Temple)
This circular pilgrimage route is the most famous pilgrimage in Japan. It was established by disciples of the Buddhist monk Kukai, who trained at several sacred places in Shikoku, and many believe this route follows his footsteps. This is a journey to find your true self and attain peace of mind.

Ehime Prefecture
Shimanami-Kaido (Nishi-Seto Expressway) cycling / scene location: Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
Spanning 70km, this cycling road links Imabari City, Ehime to Onomichi, Hiroshima while crossing over the Seto Inland Sea.
Famed as holy ground for bicycles, numerous cyclists visit throughout the year.

Tokushima Prefecture
Awa-odori Dance Festival / scene location: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Tokushima’s 400-year old summer festival is held for 4 days every year from August 12 to 15.
The festival welcomes over 1,300,000 visitors, while over 100,000 dancers participate, making it Japan’s biggest Bon Festival dance event.

The Oboke Gorge of Yoshino-gawa River is well-known as a grade 4 field of river difficulty.
With alternating rapids and gentle flows, first-timers can also enjoy these waters.
Also, it has been designated as the site for the 2017 World Rafting Championships.

Kochi Prefecture
Yosakoi Festival / scene location: Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
One of Japan’s major summer festivals, the Yosakoi is held every year from August 9 to 12. With approximately 150 teams participating, the energetic performances of 15,000 dancers held at various locations enliven the entire city.