2026 Jiaxian Taro and Bamboo Shoot Festival

Jiaxian's healing forest sprites make their debut! Follow Yuji and Milu Cat on a trip to Jiaxian to enjoy great food, visit the sights and take lovely photos. Discover the adorable everyday life and endless surprises of this mountain town! Healing taro cat sprite – Yuji: Born in the mountains of Jiaxian, the taro cat sprite 'Yuji' symbolizes taro and good fortune. With a purple body and a taro leaf on its head, it is utterly cute yet always looks world-weary, because it knows just how delicious Jiaxian taro is and fears being bitten by accident. Lucky fortune cat sprite – Milu Cat: 'Milu Cat' combines the features of Jiaxian's signature taro sago dessert, a round, healing and lovable forest sprite paired with fortune-bringing