By Risa Ikeuchi “Bow-wow, bow-wow.” A small brown dog is barking cheerfully and a little bit nervously in the back … More

By Rena Nagayama, Rina Yamao, Rika Yamao Beautiful mountains and ocean and lots of fields are everywhere in Kochi. In … More

By Yui Tateishi About a dozen people line up in front of the restaurant, even before it opens at 11:30. … More

By Mei Yokoyama When we entered the classroom simulated like a cafe, “Welcome,” the clerk greeted us. Four days before … More

By K. Nakatake Kochi is one of the most rural areas in Japan. Children are decreasing, and older adults are … More

By Hayato Kimori “Ganbareee! Ikeee!” There are lots of loud cheers in Japanese in an elementary school in Shimanto-town, Yoneoku. … More

By Shiori Taoka  Many older women and men are sitting and talking, laughing and drinking coffee in a small community hall. Just the other day, they had been playing cards, shogi, and singing karaoke. … More

By Tomomi Fujino   It is a graceful afternoon. Some relaxing music is playing, and the soft sunshine comes from the … More

By Asuka Ayabe  On a Friday evening, in a quiet residential area of Kochi, one club is about to be held … More

By Yuka Nakazawa The lush, green plants cover the field as far as eyes can see. In the woods, a … More

By Raku Takatsuka The old wooden house is on the edge of Ono village, surrounded by cedars and next to … More

By Natsumi Tokumoto There are two children and six staffs on this day, and they are talking happily. There is … More

By Ren Hiraoka It is like we are in another world. I hear high-pitched voices sing “Yocchore, Yocchore” to the traditional Yosakoi song at the party … More

A creepy old yellow gas mask and a folded metal crane welcome visitors to Kusanoie (Grass Roots House), a private facility … More

Because it is raining outside, an elementary school-age girl is playing house, while half-a-dozen noisy boys play tag in the … More

Many people wanted to visit the café but, due to the weaving roads around the residential area, it was tough … More

More than 100 people had been getting in line before the opening hours. As the door opened, everyone entered the … More

“Irassyaimase! Osukina seki douzo,” welcomes a young woman warmly, telling guests to sit where they like. The entrance sign says … More

Along the once busy shotengai (“shopping arcade”) many of the rolling metal shutters are down for good. Even though Saenba … More

“We do not have enough money to pay our staff so please come to our aquarium!” Suddenly, a tweet people … More

Along the small fashionable cobbled street next to in downtown Kochi, a small photogenic movie theatre stands. The entrance with … More

There is a beautiful cafe of Japanese style in Obiyamachi shopping street called “Tosa-cha café.” It is famous for providing … More