Spread around Mt. Bizan, a scenic summit you may reach via ropeway (cable car), this pleasant city is the capital of Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku Island, Japan’s smallest main island. It is renowned for a pair of beloved Japanese traditions: Awa Odori, an annual dance festival held in mid-August, and a unique brand of indigo dye called ‘Awa-ai’ that is used to create iconic aizome products. The city is also home to four of the 88 temples that comprise the Shikoku Henro (Pilgrimage). Look for foods featuring sudachi, a locally grown citrus fruit.