city in Ehime Prefecture, Japan
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Niihama (新居浜) is a city in eastern part of Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, Japan.

Besshi Copper Mine Ruins

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The local tourist association has a Japanese-only guide site with integrated Google Translate.

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Niihama station is on the JR Yosan Line from Uwajima to Takamatsu.

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  • Niihama Taiko Festival (新居浜太鼓祭り) is a traditional festival which is held every year from October 16th to 18th. In those 3 days, 47 taikodai (drum floats), each representing a district in Niihama city, are carried by more than 150 peoplr and parade the streets in the city. This festival is also known as a man's festival (otoko matsuri).

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