“It was a momentary feeling, but I doubted your kindness long time ago. I offer you my sincerest apologies. One…
Sympathy: Rising Stars of ‘Pop’n’Roll’ Music | Band’s Journey to Stardom
Four girls of the band “Sympathy” are performing a set of original songs at a popular live house in Osaka.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tano: a tiny salty town
The sky was gray and there was a salty humid wind on my cheek. Nobody was walking in the street. A…
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