By: Erica Theresa In raindrops dancing upon umbrellas, Sakawa, once known as a sleepy town, has transformed into a vibrant…
A Bridge to a Brighter Future: Hasinchu
By Murono, R. “Down with the revision of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act!” the protestors chant. “Give parolees…
Tosa Brewing Company: Spreading the Spirit of Sake Globally
By Kanako The bubbles rise to the surface of transparent, beautiful sake in the small testing cup. Sake has nothing…
A Glimpse of Indonesia: Bali Dewata Cafe at Obiyamachi
By Muhammad Taufiqurrahman The Indonesian Exchange Students and Kochi University students successfully finished volunteer duties as interpreters at Melody Kimono…
Tamuya: The Ideal Izakaya for All Ages
By Aiko Tanaka A group of children are happily coloring in their books while others are engrossed in reading and…
From Past to Present: The Nankai Trough Earthquake’s Ongoing Threat and Preparation Efforts
By Kako and Anna “Hurry up, hurry up!” a man who has arrived at the top of the hill yells…
Fumimoto Brewery: Last of its Kind in Kubokawa
By Fujiwara M. A swallow is chirping, and the trees are swaying in the wind. On the road, an old…
Connecting Forests, Villages and the Sea
By Yoshinori In thick fog, foresters cut very heavy and tall trees and process them into various shapes for timber.…
Tomato: The bridge between Hidaka Village and the Outside World
By Mana and Mana The door entering from the outside leads to an open space with high ceilings. Immediately catching…
A Fulfilling Life with “Nichika”
By Yumeno The day is peaceful and sunny, with the soothing sound of the river flowing nearby. As visitors stroll…
LuLuLu Guest house: Restart filled with energy
By Marika Yoshimura A lot of elderly couples, families, and so on enjoy walking the Obiya shopping street, stopping by…
A Small Cafe’s Warm Welcome in Atago Shopping Street
By Shiori Orimi At a small, stylish cafe in the old Atago shopping street, you can often hear the cheerful…
National High School Manga Championship Links the World
By Kana Every August, teams of high school students from across Japan and overseas gather at Kochi’s convention center to…