Introducing Uchiko
During the late Edo and early Meiji periods, Uchiko was an important centre for the production of a vegetable wax known as rō, which has numerous industrial applications ranging from cosmetics to polishes. As the town began to prosper, wealthy rō merchants constructed a number of exquisite houses along Yōkaichi street, the majority of which are still standing today.
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Last updated: Oct 8, 2008
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RE: Some quesitons I have about my first trip to Japan.
by Aribo 09 October 2010
Matsuyama is a pleasant town, not that special though. Dogo Onsen, Matsuyama castle and the nearby town of Uchiko are worth visiting.…
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RE: Ferry to Matsuyama from Hiroshima
by Aribo 05 August 2010
+Can you recommend Matsuyama as a destination?+ I spent 1 full day at Matsuyama including a morning at the nearby town of Uchiko. That…
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5 weeks itinerary
by sdoron79 25 February 2009
HI, I recon it would look a bit too much in a short time.. I'm used to travel a lot in short time. 24-25.3 Osaka 26-30.3 Kyoto, Nar…
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