Every time I visit the Genichiro-Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art, I cannot help thinking of the song ‘Kuchibue’ (meaning ‘whistle’ in Japanese) in my head. The lyric says: though tangible things lo
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Because of its topology, Kagawa prefecture has never been bound with abundant rainfall, and the rivers in the area run short with a rapid flow. Therefore, locals built lots of reservoirs to irrigate t
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Nearby the Ritsurin elementary school, a simple area where tall buildings and famous spots are absent, and the local life can be deeply enjoyed. However, as you stroll through those small streets, you
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The first traces of tea culture in the Kagawa prefecture can be found in the 17th century, when the first lord of Takamatsu Domain, Matsudaira Yorishige, built a tea place in order to hold his tea par
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When you mention Busshozan (仏生山), it is usually the image of a beautiful antique are that comes to mind first; however, while you sat in the Kotoden train crossing the area the amazing sea of the gold
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The birthplace of Sanuki Wasanbon, the east Sanuki area is located at the east Kagawa prefecture and close to the Tokushima prefecture. If you are looking for the traditional dessert of this area, the
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During your stroll in the shopping streets of Takamatsu have you noticed advertisements posted outside stores about some “Rare Sugar Sweet”? Do you wonder why this sugar is called “rare” and how rare
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