Four girls of the band “Sympathy” are performing a set of original songs at a popular live house in Osaka. … More
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The Life and Times of Kochi Prefecture
Bridging the Gap: Korean-Japanese Intercultural Connections in Kochi
In a classroom in the Sole Community Center in Kochi, my three students sit quietly trying to write their diary entries in … More
The Tradition of Juku in Japan: An Inside Look at Gakken Kyoshitsu
Sitting at a long table, a woman in her fifties is checking children’s answers. Her hand draws a lot of … More
Katsuo no tataki: Kochi’s Most Famous Dish
It is a nice warm afternoon, perfect for visiting the restaurant ‘Katsuo Fune’ near Katsurahama Beach on an empty stomach. In the huge ship-shaped … More
A place for memories: the Ashizuri Kaiteikan submarine tower
The first time I saw the Ashizuri Kaiteikan submarine tower was last year when my family took a 3-hour trip down … More
Life in Kochi 