Umajimura – Life in Kochi

Yuzu: the fruit that made a village famous

This citrus fruit was brought from China long time ago. It almost looks like an orange, but its thick yellow

by K. Yokoyama Introduction Yuzu is famous in Kochi prefecture, specially in “Umajimura”. Now , Kochi is famous about production

by Ryoko As more time passed, the more beautiful nature appeared but at the same time there were a lot

by Tanizaki Emiko A tiny village and its fruit “Are we there yet?” We are driving deep in the mountain.

The forgotten heritage of Umajimura by Nakahi When we arrive at this village, the rain welcomes us. Umaji-village is surrounded

by Lee The way to Umaji village from Kochi University takes us two and half hours. After one and half

by Natsuki Arriving in Umaji village, we can breathe the clean air. This village is surrounded by trees, we find