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Iya Soba Noodles
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| Soba noodles made with very little starch have good plain flavor. |
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Uzushio Kabuto Nabe
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| A dynamic nabe dish, boiling all kinds of specialty food from Awa area. |
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Pirate Seafood Dish
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| An exciting dish of grilled living seafood. |
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Buckwheat Risotto
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| A risotto is made with ungrounded buckwheat grain. |
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Zomeki Dishes
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| Fresh foods from local mountains and the sea seem to be dancing. |
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Spicy Sea Bream Risotto
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| A tom yam kun-style risotto using sea bream, sudachi citrus, and Japanese pepper. |
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Grilled Yuzu-Miso Sea Bream
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| A simple dish made by grilling sea bream spread with miso and wrapped in aluminum foil. |
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Tarai Udon Noodles
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| The eat hand-made udon together from a large rice bowl. |
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Deko Mawashi
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| A kind of dengaku. Foods on skewers look like traditional Deko dolls of Awa. |
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Tokushima Ramen Chinese Noodle)
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| Sophisticated tastes realized by the high density of ramen restaurants in Tokushima. |
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Handa Somen Noodles
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| The thick and firm noodles are a specialty food of Handa area. |
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Tokushima Art Village
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| Five different craft experiences are available, including indigo dyeing, Japanese paper and "deko " doll making. |
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Otani Pottery Village
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| Experience making cups or vases of Otani pottery, which is the most famous for large bottles and pots. |
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Indigo Museum
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| Tokushima prospered by indigo. Study indigo houses and document exhibits, and experience indigo dyeing for yourself. |
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Awa Traditional Paper Center
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| Experience making Japanese paper, the tradition of which is designated as a traditional art by the national government. |
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Vine Craft School
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| Experience traditional vine craftwork. The local bridge made of vine is very famous. |
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Traditional Art Center
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| The area is famous for traditional Wasanbon sugar. Experience making sugar from local sugar canes, and dyeing cloths with indigo. |
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Uzunomichi
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| Watch the "Naruto-no-Uzushio" whirlpool, one of the world's three largest whirlpools, through the glass floor, from 45 meters above. |
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Ojikiami Fishing Experience "Niji Manbo"
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| Experience the traditional fishing method "Ojikiami." Fish caught are cooked on the boat and served to the passengers. |
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Dragnet Fishing Experience
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| The dragnet set in the offing is drawn onto the sand beach, providing a variety of fish that are cooked and served to tourists on the spot. |
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Whirlpool-Watching Boat (Naruto Sightseeing Steamer, Uzushio Steamer)
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| The boat goes near the very center of the whirlpool. Experience the dynamism of strong and absorbing whirlpool in the splashing distance. |
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Shishikui Undersea Pleasure Boat "Blue Marine"
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| A rare type of undersea pleasure boat in Japan, aboard which tourists can observe underwater coral and tropical fish. |
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Tairyuji Ropeway
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| One of the major ropeways in Japan, with the largest pillars worldwide and a passenger capacity of up to 101. |
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Mt. Takamaru and environs
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| This area, known for its primeval forests of beech, offers scenic beauty of the seasons. |
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Todoroki-no-taki Falls (Todoroki Kujuku Taki)
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| This is the largest waterfall in the Shikoku region, and one of the 100 most beautiful falls in Japan. The main fall is accompanied by many smaller falls, all collectively referred to as "Todoroki Kujuku Taki (i.e. many falls)." |
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Oboke Ravine Pleasure Boat
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| Enjoy riding the pleasure boat amidst nature's seasonal beauty through a ravine lined with crystalline schist resembling marble sculptures. |
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Mt. Tsurugi, Super Forest Road
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| The longest forest road in Japan is visited by offroad lovers from all over the country, who are attracted by the road's natural beauty. |
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Dejima Wild Bird Park
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| This is the only wild bird park in the Shikoku region visited by raptorial short-toed eagles. Bird-watching expeditions are organized in the park by the Wild Bird Society of Japan. |
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Minoda-no-fuchi Pleasure Boat
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| Minoda-no-fuchi is a deep pool designated a prefectural place of scenic beauty and a natural monument. Ride the pleasure boat, designed after a traditional kandori boat. |
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Canoeing
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| Wajiki Line is one of the permanent venues for canoeing competitions sponsored by the Japan Canoe Association, and also the venue for the National Canoe Slalom/Wild Water Junior Cup Competition. |
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Kitanowaki Beach
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| Kitanowaki Beach has been recognized as the gmost beautiful beach in Japanh by the Environment Agency. Moreover, the beach was also selected by the Agency as one of the g100 Best Beaches in Japan.h |
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Grass Ski Area (Mt. Nakao Grass Ski Area)
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| Mt. Nakao Grass Ski Area is a grass ski course authorized by the Japan Grass Ski Association (JSGA). Many national ski competitions are held here. |
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Surfing/Body-boarding
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| Many nice surfing points including Kaifu Point, a world famous surfing spot, are scattered throughout Tokushima. |
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Sea Kayaking
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| You can experience sea kayaking at coves along the indented coastline of Naruto City, Shishikui-cho, and other areas. |
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Scuba Diving
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| With untouched natural beauty, the sea off Tokushima's southern area between Mugi-cho and Shishikui-cho is recognized as one of the best diving sites in Japan. |
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Zorbing (Ikawa X Park)
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| At Ikawa X Park, you can experience a still very uncommon sport in Japan?zorbing (where a person rolls down a slope inside an inflatable sphere.) |
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Paragliding
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| Tokushima has many nice flight points for paragliding in western Japan. The National League Tournament is sponsored by the Japan Paraglider Association. |
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Downhill mountain biking
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| This downhill course is renowned as a high-level course. A mountain bike competition is held here annually with the participation of many mountain bike lovers throughout Japan. |
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Rafting (Oboke and Koboke valleys)
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| The upstream reaches of the Yoshino River is one of the most raging currents in Japan. Many rafting-lovers gather here from the Kansai and Chugoku regions to enjoy the sweeping stream. |
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Shiroyama
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| One of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokushima City. The cherry blossoms are illuminated at night, creating a fascinating atmosphere. |
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Mt. Bizan
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| Mt. Bizan is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot where about 1,500 someiyoshino cherry trees bloom gorgeously. The magnificent view from the top of the mountain and a wonderful night view attract many people. |
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Tokushima Prefectural College of Agriculture
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| When some 160 someiyoshino cherry trees are in full bloom, they create a magnificent cherry blossom tunnel. |
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Matsushima Senbonzakura
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| There are about 1,000 cherry trees here. Many people come here to take a leisurely stroll, enjoying beautiful scenery with cherry blossoms in full bloom. Livestock including dairy cattle are seen in the pastures. |
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Miyagochi Dam Park
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| You can take a walk around the Miyagochi Dam. There are many attractions nearby that make your visit more enjoyable, including hot springs and tarai udon noodle restaurants. |
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Egawa/Kamojima Park
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| About 200 someiyoshino cherry trees can be seen in the park along the river. This is a great cherry blossom viewing spot for those with children, due to its various play facilities, including Kappa Street and the Folktale Street. |
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Tsunomine Park
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| In spring, Mr. Tsunomine is beautifully covered with approximately 2,000 cherry trees of various varieties, including yoshino-zakura, botan-zakura and yama-zakura (mountain cherry). |
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Suwa Park
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| About 400 to 500 someiyoshino cherry trees are planted in the Suwa Park, located east of Ikeda High School. Cherry trees are illuminated during the blossom season and the scenery is worth seeing. |
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Yakuoji Temple
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| There are about 300 cherry trees, including yaezakura (double-bloomed cherry), someiyoshino and yamazakura (mountain cherry). |
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