📅 Event Calendar (Shimanami & Imabari Area)
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Local Event
53rd Asakura Area Grand Sports Festival
A sports event aimed at fostering camaraderie and promoting health among local residents. Anyone can easily participate in competitions and enjoy a refreshing workout.
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Festivals / Events
44th Imabari Culture and Arts Festival
A festival of exhibitions and performances by cultural organizations within Imabari City, covering various fields such as painting, crafts, music, theater, and dance.
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Local Event
IMABARI Color Show 2026
An event themed around the colors that adorn Imabari in autumn. The location is undecided, and details will be announced later.
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Festivals / Events
Onishi Culture Festival
A festival where local culture and arts gather. It features exhibitions of various handmade works by local residents and stage performances, showcasing the charm of the region.
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Marche・Local Products
Imabari Towel Fair (Autumn)
✨ Grand Super Sale! Imabari's Biggest Towel Spot Sale High-quality Imabari towel autumn/winter collections and limited-edition items will be available at special prices unique to the production area! A local gourmet market is also planned to be held simultaneously.
This is a very popular event representing Imabari, held at Texport Imabari. Many people visit from all over Japan and outside the prefecture seeking high-quality towels. (※The 2026 dates are scheduled for mid-October)
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Market / Morning Market
Imabari Sunday Morning Market
🍅 Held Monthly! A famous morning market overflowing with local produce and smiles A wide variety of stalls, including freshly picked vegetables from local farmers, seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, and handmade goods made with love, line the arcade.
This immensely popular and essential market for citizens is held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month in Imabari's arcade shopping street. It's a vibrant space where you can enjoy direct interaction with producers.
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Marche・Local Products
Setouchi Minato Marche
🥐 Imabari Port's Popular Large-Scale Morning Market & Marche A large gathering of local farmers' fresh vegetables, Setouchi seafood, popular food trucks, handmade crafts, sweets, and many other shops along the seaside! Enjoy your holiday while feeling the sea breeze.
Imabari's largest regular marche, held around the Minato Koryu Center 'Harbary'. It takes place regularly on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month, a popular event bustling with people of all ages.
📝 Information is current as of writing. Dates, contents, and fees are subject to change.
Please check the official website before visiting.
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