By Raku Takatsuka The old wooden house is on the edge of Ono village, surrounded by cedars and next to … More
Category: Feature Articles
The Life and Times of Kochi Prefecture
Ippo: Creating Smiles and Futures for Children and Families
By Natsumi Tokumoto There are two children and six staffs on this day, and they are talking happily. There is … More
Global Education Lab Kochi
Chihiro Oyama On Jury 21th “English Nook” ~Family-friendly English time~ was held in OTEPIA Kochi library. There are baby class … More
OneStep is Taking Students’ Side
By Narumi Waki While students were excited about all the new changes in their school life, OneStep opened in April. … More
International Youth Exchange
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
Bali Jasmin, Kochi’s Exotic Halal Restaurant
A bell tinkles as the door opens and a young Japanese office lady enters the exotic restaurant. An Indonesian man … More
Kusa-no-ie: Sharing the Reality of War and Peace
A creepy old yellow gas mask and a folded metal crane welcome visitors to Kusanoie (Grass Roots House), a private facility … More
Makino Botanical Garden Celebrates 60 Years
A boy and his mother are walking around happily. An old woman is taking pictures with her friends. Everyone may … More
We Love the Dogs!
Nine players in red and black uniforms are in the Kochi city stadium. Among them, one player stands out who … More
Where Local People Save Children’s Smiles
Because it is raining outside, an elementary school-age girl is playing house, while half-a-dozen noisy boys play tag in the … More
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