ANAN, Tokushima Prefecture—Anan city officials announced on Jan. 19 that the oldest trace of “shinsha" (cinnabar) mining in Japan was found at the Wakasugiyama cinnabar mining site here.

The Kaifu River flows through the southern part of Tokushima Prefecture and empties into the Pacific Ocean. With a deep forest at its source, it is known as one of the clearest rivers in Shikoku.

A fourth-year university student and volunteer staffer, 22-year-old Rin Hiraoka, said, "It's not just a place to eat; it's a ...

TSURUGI, Tokushima Prefecture—Handa Hospital staff here knew something was wrong when more than 10 printers started spewing out streams of paper. But the panic only set in after they read the ...

It's a bus, it's a train, it's a DMV! A dual-mode vehicle equally at home on road and rail is set to make its public debut on ...

Tokushima Prefecture, in the eastern part of Shikoku Island, is renowned as a heartland of traditional fermentation. It is especially famous for its indigo dyeing tradition which brought ...

A resolution passed unanimously by the town council of Mugi, Tokushima Prefecture, demanding a halt to low-altitude flights by U.S. military aircraft, is pictured on Dec. 13, 2024. (Mainichi ...

Sunny with a high of 47 °F (8.3 °C). Winds from WNW to NW at 11 to 14 mph (17.7 to 22.5 kph). Night - Clear. Winds from W to WNW at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 31 ...

One in three people in Tokushima prefecture was over 65 years old in 2019, according to Japanese government statistics. This gives the immediate context for the research that Tokushima University ...

Please always refer to the latest government advice before booking travel and departing on any trip. Experience the diverse natural beauty of four prefectures on one island, ranging from sparkling ...