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.