There are 160 plums and 15 varieties of plums in the plum garden of southern paradise. It has been blossoming since early January, and will be seen around February 20. You can enjoy viewing from late January to early March, and a plum festival is held in southern paradise during this period. In the plum festival, a plum tea house is set up at a mountain house beside the plum garden, and the plum tea is made from the southern high plum that was harvested at the Matsutoyama Park (Ain-cho). In addition to displaying chicks in the administrative building rest area, February 7 (Fri)-11 (Tue/Holiday), 14 (Fri)-16 (Sun), 21 (Fri)-24 (Mon., Holiday) A plum garden light-up was carried out during the period of (evening opening). Image courtesy of South Lek Corporation

The specialty products of local industries, including agricultural, forestry and fishery products, which are the main industries in the Nanyo region, are brought together, and the venue is a large collection of fresh fruits, vegetables and fish from the area. There are various event corners, such as great sale events and mochi maki. "Pearl Festival in Uwajima 2025" is also held simultaneously at the Nanyō Cultural Hall.

The Uwa Sea, which has a deep inlet by the Rias coast, is one of the nation's leading cultured pearls. Pearls grown in the sea with quiet waves are one of the best in Japan in both quality and quantity, with the condition as good pearls. An Uwajima pearl exhibition and sales event will be held to sell good quality Uwajima pearls at special prices. * Contents may be changed or canceled depending on the situation. Image courtesy of Uwajima