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…
Life in Kochi 