Ehime
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Travel SpotsEhime: Iconic Bathhouse Reopens in Matsuyama After More than 5 Years’ Renovation
MATSUYAMA — An iconic building located in a hot spring district of Matsuyama has fully reopened a...
July 27, 2024
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General NewsEarthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
The powerful earthquake that struck western Japan late Wednesday has prompted renewed calls for p...
April 19, 2024
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General NewsNo Tsunami as Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Japan; Blocked Roads, Burst Water Pipes Reported (Update 1)
A powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 6.6 struck western Japan late Wednesday nigh...
April 18, 2024
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General NewsPowerful Earthquake Hits Ehime, Kochi Prefectures; No Risk of Tsunami (Update 1)
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 jolted the western areas of Ehime and Kochi prefectures at ...
April 17, 2024
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Travel SpotsEhime: Dogo Onsen Honkan to Raise Bathing Fees in Effort to Preserve Treasure of Matsuyama
MATSUYAMA — Dogo Onsen, a popular bathhouse in Matsuyama which is said to be the oldest hot sprin...
March 23, 2024
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Travel SpotsEhime Prefecture Aiming to Host World Cycling Event in 2027; Highlighting Shimanami Kaido and Safety Measures
MATSUYAMA — The Setouchi Shimanami Kaido cycling road, which connects Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, ...
March 21, 2024
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General NewsMagnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Ehime, Hiroshima Prefectures; No Tsunami Expected
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku at around 3:24 p.m. Monday, measuri...
February 26, 2024
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Travel SpotsEhime:Sasage Island along Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route Accessible Only during Low Tide
IMABARI, Ehime — Located about 180 meters northeast off Hakata Island along the Shimanami Kaido, whi...
February 3, 2024
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Japan In FocusEhime: Roof Tile Maker Uses Techniques to Produce Shichirin Stove
IMABARI, Ehime — Kikuma roof tiles are a specialty of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. Their production me...
January 13, 2024
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Japan In FocusEhime: New Cuisine from Governor’s Gaffe
UWAJIMA, Ehime — A frozen hot pot set containing local specialties of Akita and Ehime prefectures ha...
December 16, 2023
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Travel SpotsEhime: Old Plane Continues to Convey Message of Peace
AINAN, Ehime — The last original Shiden Kai World War II fighter plane in Japan will never fly again...
October 28, 2023
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Japan In FocusEhime: Ex Japan Soccer Coach Okada Tackles New Challenge in Field of Education
IMABARI, Ehime — He led the Japan men’s national soccer team to its first-ever World Cup appearance,...
May 13, 2023
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Japan In FocusEhime: Rock-paper-scissors Performed with Dance
MATSUYAMA — A yakyuken game event, in which participants sing and dance before playing janken (rock-...
April 15, 2023
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Earthquake in Western Japan a Reminder to Be Ready for the Big One; 14% of People Have Made No Preparations, Survey Says
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Ehime, Hiroshima Prefectures; No Tsunami Expected
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Mass Oyster Die-Offs Confirmed in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea; High Water Temperature Cited as Primary Cause
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Powerful Earthquake Hits Ehime, Kochi Prefectures; No Risk of Tsunami (Update 1)
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Ehime: Murals of Popular Manga Turn Depopulated Island into New Tourist Destination