By Risa Ikeuchi “Bow-wow, bow-wow.” A small brown dog is barking cheerfully and a little bit nervously in the back … More
Category: Feature Articles
The Life and Times of Kochi Prefecture
Yosakoi Immigration: The solution to Kochi’s Aging Society?
By Rena Nagayama, Rina Yamao, Rika Yamao Beautiful mountains and ocean and lots of fields are everywhere in Kochi. In … More
One-Day Restaurant Challenge
By Yui Tateishi About a dozen people line up in front of the restaurant, even before it opens at 11:30. … More
Hocco Sweets: Loving and Warm Café in Kochi
By Mei Yokoyama When we entered the classroom simulated like a cafe, “Welcome,” the clerk greeted us. Four days before … More
Chagamaran, Youtube Stars of Kochi
By K. Nakatake Kochi is one of the most rural areas in Japan. Children are decreasing, and older adults are … More
International Sports Festival in Yoneoku
By Hayato Kimori “Ganbareee! Ikeee!” There are lots of loud cheers in Japanese in an elementary school in Shimanto-town, Yoneoku. … More
Team Inabu: “Patriotism of the Belfry”
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
Asian Fusion Restaurant, “ONEONE”
By Tomomi Fujino It is a graceful afternoon. Some relaxing music is playing, and the soft sunshine comes from the … More
Happy Time – English Group with New Style
By Asuka Ayabe On a Friday evening, in a quiet residential area of Kochi, one club is about to be held … More
A New Chapter, Here in Kahokucho
By Yuka Nakazawa The lush, green plants cover the field as far as eyes can see. In the woods, a … More