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Stroll through the Paper Town in Early Spring. Shikokuchuo City's January New Year's Visit, Kawanoe Castle & Winter Event Guide
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Stroll through the Paper Town in Early Spring. Shikokuchuo City's January New Year's Visit, Kawanoe Castle & Winter Event Guide

04.10.2026
📅 Event Calendar (Shikokuchuo Area)
Mid-January
Paper Town New Year Calligraphy Competition
📅 Annually in mid-January
City Gymnasium
Local Event
Winter Season
Sekikawa Riverbed Illumination 'Sekikawa★Twinkle'
📅 November 29, 2026 - February 14, 2027
Sekikawa Riverbed Furusato Hiroba (Doi Town)
Long-term Event
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Tradition, Calligraphy
Paper Town New Year Calligraphy Competition
📝 A symbol of the 'Paper Town' that adorns the beginning of the year with calligraphy! Elementary and junior high school students from Shikokuchuo City, Miyoshi City, and Kanonji City gather to compete in calligraphy on high-quality washi paper. This is a New Year's event directly linked to the paper industry.
This event showcases the broad reach of calligraphy culture, leading up to the Calligraphy Performance Koshien.
📅 Annually in mid-January 📍 City Gymnasium 🌐 Visit Official Website ↗ View Route on Google Maps
Illumination
Sekikawa Riverbed Illumination 'Sekikawa★Twinkle'
An annual winter event hosted by the Doi Town Chamber of Commerce Women's Division. Enjoy fantastic light displays, mainly around the Sekikawa Riverbed (Furusato Hiroba).
📅 November 29, 2026 - February 14, 2027 📍 Sekikawa Riverbed Furusato Hiroba (Doi Town) ↗ View Route on Google Maps
📝 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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