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The signature piece in chef Koji Takahira＊s "nigiri" selection is "shiro-amadai" (white tilefish) 〞 one of the most prized species from the Seto Inland Sea on account of its sweetness, rich umami and firm texture.
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants
Jun 7, 2026
In Matsuyama, sushi more than worth the pilgrimage
When chef Koji Takahira took over Kurumasushi from his father, he also transitioned to serving Edomae-style ※nigiri§ sushi 〞 a move that has paid dividends.
A jawbone of Naumann＊s elephant at the Murakami Kaizoku Museum in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
May 27, 2026
Naumann＊s elephant may have gone extinct in Japan 10,000 years earlier than thought
Up until now, the widely accepted theory was that the elephant disappeared from the Japanese archipelago about 24,000 years ago.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on Saturday to meet with people affected by a 2018 massive rain disaster.
51勛圖厙
May 17, 2026
Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime
The imperial couple arrived in Ehime Prefecture aboard a special flight from Haneda Airport earlier on Saturday.
Police are investigating a connection between fraud cases in Ehime and Osaka prefectures.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Apr 7, 2026
Woman defrauded of ?1.2 billion in largest scam loss on record in Japan
Individuals posing as police officers and prosecutors instructed the woman to transfer funds under the pretense of it being part of an investigation into her assets.
Students of Uwajima Fisheries High School lay flowers at a memorial ceremony for those who died in the Ehime Maru accident, on Tuesday in the city of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture.
51勛圖厙
Feb 10, 2026
Nine Ehime Maru tragedy victims remembered 25 years on
About 260 people attended a memorial ceremony held at a high school in the city of Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture.
An event to facilitate cooperation between local municipalities and colleges is held in Tokyo in November.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Jan 2, 2026
Rural municipalities working with students from urban areas on regional revitalization
The project is aimed at securing human resources for community development and creating ※related populations,§ or people who are continuously involved in regional communities.
Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
51勛圖厙 / Society / Longform
May 5, 2025
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
How one artist is using history, culture and community spirit to revive a fading samurai legacy 〞 and possibly reshape rural Japan＊s future.
Imabari Mayor Shigeki Tokunaga announces the containment of a wildfire that started more than a week ago during a news conference on Monday.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Mar 31, 2025
Wildfire in Ehime Prefecture has been contained, mayor declares
The wildfire razed a total area of 442 hectares in the city of Imabari and the neighboring city of Saijo.
Masao Omori, mayor of the city of Okayama, the capital of the western prefecture of the same name, announces that a wildfire there had been contained Friday.
51勛圖厙
Mar 29, 2025
Okayama wildfire contained as Ehime eyes similar declaration
A forest fire in Okayama Prefecture has been contained, officials said, while another wildfire in Ehime Prefecture could also be brought under control early next week.
A wildfire in the city of Okayama on Wednesday evening
51勛圖厙
Mar 27, 2025
Over 900 hectares destroyed in Ehime and Okayama wildfires
In the Ehime city of Imabari, 417 hectares had been burned as of Wednesday, while the fire in the city of Okayama had swept through some 559 hectares.
Smoke from a wildfire in the city of Okayama on Monday. The fire had subsided by Tuesday while a separate wildfire in Ehime Prefecture continues to spread.
51勛圖厙
Mar 25, 2025
Ehime wildfire blazes on while Okayama＊s begins to burn out
The wildfire in Ehime Prefecture had spread to cover 171 hectares by Tuesday, although no building damage?has been reported.
A photo posted on the X account for the transport ministry's Matsuyama branch in Ehime Prefecture shows a wildfire in the city of Imabari on Sunday night.
51勛圖厙
Mar 24, 2025
Firefighters and SDF battle wildfires spreading in Okayama and Ehime
This is the second time the country has seen an unusually large wildfire in recent weeks, following one in Iwate Prefecture last month.
Shikoku Electric Power's Ikata nuclear plant in Ehime Prefecture. The Matsuyama District Court has rejected a petition filed by some 1,500 residents near the nuclear plant in the town of Ikata over safety concerns.
51勛圖厙
Mar 19, 2025
District court rejects residents＊ petition to halt Ikata nuclear power plant
The petition was filed over safety concerns by some 1,500 residents living near the plant in Ehime Prefecture, which is operated by Shikoku Electric Power.
After the ruling in the lawsuit seeking an injunction against the operation of the No. 3 reactor at Shikoku Electric Power's Ikata nuclear plant, the representatives of the legal team led by attorney Kan Ebisuda (center) hold a news conference on Wednesday in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2025
Hiroshima court rejects request for Ikata reactor injunction
Presiding judge Kazumi Ohama said ※It cannot be said that there is a specific danger that violates the lives of the plaintiffs.§
A photo provided by a local resident shows buildings in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, damaged by a landslide on Friday.
51勛圖厙
Jul 13, 2024
Three found dead after landslide near Matsuyama Castle
Rescue workers had been searching for three people who were living in a wooden house that collapsed after the landslide in Ehime Prefecture.
A photo supplied by a local resident shows buildings in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, damaged by a landslide on Friday.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Jul 12, 2024
Search on for family of three after landslide in Matsuyama
Heavy rain since late Wednesday led to the 4 a.m. landslide that originated from the eastern side of Matsuyama Castle＊s main keep, which is under restoration.
Water tanks used to cultivate seaweed on land by Three Lines in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jun 3, 2024
Poor seaweed harvest prompts Kyushu University team to look toward land
The team has found some success with on-land farming, although increasing production yields for commercialization remains a challenge.
The Iyogin Holdings headquarters in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2024
Bond traders make one-of-a-kind gain at tiny bank in Ehime
Iyogin Holdings, a regional bank based in the prefectural capital of Matsuyama, has delivered record net income for two years in a row.
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
51勛圖厙
Apr 18, 2024
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
There was no tsunami from the quake and reports suggested only minor injuries and damage.
51勛圖厙 / Crime & Legal
Mar 7, 2024
Court rejects class action suit opposing nuclear plant in Ehime
Local residents in Oita, less than 50 kilometers from the facility, had called into question the safety of the plant during natural disasters.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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