EP.02 | The Secret is Out! HOMETOWN PRIDE KIWAMI

“Kenmin Netsuai Leisure: Kiwami” shines a spotlight on a unique autumn tradition in Ehime, where residents gather along the riverbanks to cook and enjoy taro hot pot. While the idea may evoke Yamagata’s famous “Imoni-kai,” Ehime’s version—called Imotaki—brings locals together at night for lively outdoor gatherings. The show explores this seasonal pastime and the warm, communal spirit behind it.