Shikoku

Kagawa / Takamatsu

• Welcome to Takamatsu City - Official English city portal.
• Multilingual Living Guide for Takamatsu - Practical living info in multiple languages.
• Takamatsu International Association - Events, classes, and international community support.
• Kagawa International Exchange Center / I-PAL - Prefectural international exchange hub.
• Kagawa Prefecture Government - Prefectural information for foreigners.

Healthcare

• Takamatsu City Health Center - Health and insurance info.
• Kagawa Kenritsu Chuo Byoin - Prefectural central hospital. Phone: 0878/35-2222

Services

• Takamatsu Regional Immigration Bureau - Phone: 087/822-5852
• Takamatsu Center for the Advancement of Women - Support services.

Housing

• Able Network Takamatsu - Apartment and rental listings.

Education

• Anabuki Business College Japanese Course - Japanese language training.

Transportation

• Kotoden - Local railway connecting Takamatsu's neighborhoods.

Tokushima

• Tokushima City - Official city government page.
• Tokushima Prefecture Office - Includes a downloadable Pocket Living Guide.
• TOPIA - Counseling, books, internet access, JLPT info, and the Awa Life magazine.

Healthcare

• Tokushima University Medical Hospital - Phone: 0886/31-3111

Housing

• Tokushima Prefecture Housing Division - Phone: 088/621-2590
• Oka Jutaku - Real estate, Japanese.

Education

• University of Tokushima - Major national university.

Culture

• Tokushima International Cultural Village / KAIR - Artist-in-residence program in the Kamiyama area.

Awa Odori

Tokushima is famous for the Awa Odori dance festival every August. It's one of Japan's biggest festivals and a great way to connect with the local community.

Ehime / Matsuyama

• Ehime Prefecture Government - Prefectural info in English.
• Matsuyama International Center - Consultations and events. Phone: 089/943-2025

Healthcare

• Ehime Emergency Medical Treatment Network - Find emergency care.
• Matsuyama Sekijuji Byoin - Red Cross hospital. Phone: 0899/24-1111

Education

• Ehime University - National university.
• Matsuyama University - Private university.
• Ehime Prefectural International Association Japanese Classes - Free or low-cost Japanese classes.

Housing

• Leopalace 21 Matsuyama - Furnished apartments with English support.
• Nihon Housing Co., Ltd. - Phone: 089/934-9611

Business

• JETRO Ehime - Trade and investment support. Phone: 089/952-0015

Kochi

• Kochi Prefecture Government - Prefectural government site.
• Kochi International Association - Community support and events.
• Kochi Information Center - Local tourism and living info.
• University of Kochi - Public university.
• Kochi Sekijuji Byoin - Red Cross hospital. Phone: 0888/22-1201
• Tosa Electric Railway - Local streetcar and bus service.

General

• Tourism Shikoku - Regional tourism portal covering all four prefectures.

88 Temple Pilgrimage

Shikoku is home to the famous 88 Temple Pilgrimage (Shikoku Henro), a 1,200km walking route. Even if you don't walk the whole thing, visiting a few temples is a wonderful way to explore the island.