By Rena Shimaoka “Please turn off all your phones and devices,” says the presenter. People in the audience scramble to…
Muroto Haikou Suizokukan: Creative Aquarium in Muroto
By Ayaka Yamane Black boards, teeny-tiny desks and chairs recall the atmosphere of elementary school. It is so nostalgic. However, there are no elementary school students and teachers. Is this really an…
Kochi Street Markets: Regaining the Liveness of the Past
By Haruka Abe & Yoshiki Nomura In Kochi, there is a tram that runs north, south, east, and west through…
A Taste of Kochi in Tokyo City
By Crystal Keith “Irasshaimase, dozo!” Cheerful, welcoming voices from the staff make the store even more lively. Despite people wearing…
Muroto Geopark Triathlon: Step Up to the Next Stage
By Anbi Yamamoto “Ganbare Ganbare!” Women are cheering on the athletes. Athletes are on their last 10km run. They run beside the…
Evers Link: Co-existence for Humans and Other Animals
By Risa Ikeuchi “Bow-wow, bow-wow.” A small brown dog is barking cheerfully and a little bit nervously in the back…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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