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