【Kochi City】Carnivorous Plant Exhibition (Now – Aug. 30th)
☆Discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants that trap insects for nutrients!
Date: Now – Aug. 30th(Sun) 9:00am–5:00pm (Last admission: 4:30pm)
Location: Makino Botanical Garden (Greenhouse, South Garden)
Admission: Free participation in the Venus flytrap growing workshop and the “Discover Carnivorous Plants” hands-on activity (Botanical Garden admission fee required).
Website: https://www.makino.or.jp/event/detail.php?id=1114
【Kochi City】Pan Dorobo Exhibition (Now – Aug. 30)
☆ Please take a look at the character design drawings, original artwork, and rough sketches for “Pan Dorobou” (Bread Thief), as well as comments from the creator, Keiko Shibata, who is from Kochi.
Date: Now – Aug. 30th(Sun) 9:30am–4:30pm (Last admission: 4:00pm)
Location: Prefectural Gallery, The Museum of Art, Kochi
Admission: Adults ¥1,400 / Junior & Senior High School Students ¥800 / Ages 4–Elementary School ¥600
Website: https://www.pandorobou-ten.com/outline
【Shimanto City】National Jorō Spider Sumo Tournament (1st)
☆A unique traditional event where jorō spiders “compete” in friendly matches. Originally a children’s pastime, it continues today as a beloved summer tradition.
Date: 1st 9:00am–9:30am
Location: Ichijō Shrine
Website: https://www.shimanto-kankou.com/kanko/culture/kumo.html
【Kami City】Tosayamada Festival (1st)
☆Enjoy energetic dance performances by local teams, along with a fun prize raffle and festival atmosphere.
Date: 1st (Sat.)
Location: Kami City Citizens’ Ground
Website: https://www.city.kami.lg.jp/soshiki/26-1/58-tsymdmtr.html
【Kochi City】National High School Manga Championship (Manga Koshien) (1st–2nd)
☆ Kochi Prefecture has produced many manga artists and shares manga culture with the world.
Date: 1st (Sat) 2nd(Sun)
Location: Kochi Culture Plaza Cul-Port, 7F
Website: https://mangaoukoku–tosa-jp.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja
【Susaki City】28th Susaki Dragon Canoe Race (2nd)
☆Be sure to watch the spectacular dragon canoe races, featuring boats a full 20 meters in length.
Date:2nd, 8:30am-
Location: Susaki City Sports Center Canoe Course (Uranouchi, Susaki City)
Website: https://susaki-dragoncanoe.com/
【Kochi City】 Kochi Castle Museum Summer Vacation Kids’ Days (1st, 2nd, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd)
☆ Events that will captivate children, featuring traditional games and hands-on activity corners.
Dates: 1st (Sat), 2nd (Sun), 15th (Sat), 16th (Sun), 22nd (Sat), 23rd (Sun)
Location: North Stage, 1st Floor, Kochi Castle Museum of History
Website:https://www.kochi-johaku.jp/program/9100/
【Kochi City】73rd Yosakoi Festival (Aug. 9–12)
☆Kochi’s biggest summer festival! Experience the energy and excitement of spectacular Yosakoi dance performances enjoyed by visitors from Japan and around the world.
Schedule:
• 9th(Sun): Eve Festival & Kochi City Fireworks Festival →7:45pm–9:00pm
• 10th(Mon)–11th(Tue): Main Festival →11:00am–9:30pm
• 12th(Wen): National Yosakoi Festival & Closing Festival →12:30pm–10:00pm
Location: Various performance venues throughout central Kochi City
Website: http://www.cciweb.or.jp/kochi/yosakoiweb/schedule/
【Konan City】Ekin Museum Mini Concert – Crystal Sounds Echo Through Ekin Museum (August 22)
☆ An improvised music performance featuring crystal bowls and the didgeridoo. Reservation required.※The capacity is approximately 30 people.
Date: 22(Sat) Doors open: 6:00pm/Concert starts: 6:30pm
Location: Ekin Museum
Admission: ¥1,000/Students: ¥500/Preschool children: FreeCapacity:
Website: http://blog.ekingura.com/archives/63280554.html