All across Japan, about 1,500 high school students are making their pens fly across the page in order to qualify … More
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The Life and Times of Kochi Prefecture
Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage: A Spiritual Journey to Chikurin-ji Temple
A visitor from outside of Japan is walking along the mountain path to the temple, Chikurin-ji in Kochi. He is … More
Agricultural Cooperatives: Not for All Farmers
Vivid red mangoes full of Kochi’s sun’s essence are packed by Murata Seikou, owner of Murata Farm. He then puts … More
Yosakoi Festival in Kochi: An Unforgettable Experience for Exchange Student Julia Olsson from Sweden
The tall, beautiful red-haired exchange student, Julia Olsson from Sweden, is practicing the dance movements enthusiastically, sometimes laughing out loud … More
Small Tomato Farmer’s Big Decision
When customers enter through the wooden door, the many tarts and pies dazzle their eyes, sweet smell comes to their … More
Life in Kochi 