“Are you nervous?” The sendou of the hotel staff asks a man in a tuxedo and a young woman wearing … More
Author: Davey Leslie
“Circle” festival in Ino
It is getting cool when the sky begins to darken on June 30th. As we get out the car, we … More
Kochi Organic Market in Ike: Let’s Eat Organic!
There is endless conversations between customers and sellers. There’s children’s laughter, and a clear singing voice by a local performer … More
Sumire: Viola mandshurica
Viola mandashurica is called sumire in Japan. Viola mandshurica families is generically called Viola mandsshurica. This flower is a perennial … More
Mitrastema yamamotoi: Yakkosou
Introduction Mitrastema yamamotoi is a natural monument of Kochi and is a representative plant of Muroto. This was first discovered in … More
Life in Kochi 