By Mei Yokoyama When we entered the classroom simulated like a cafe, “Welcome,” the clerk greeted us. Four days before…

By K. Nakatake Kochi is one of the most rural areas in Japan. Children are decreasing, and older adults are…

By Hayato Kimori “Ganbareee! Ikeee!” There are lots of loud cheers in Japanese in an elementary school in Shimanto-town, Yoneoku.…

By Shiori Taoka  Many older women and men are sitting and talking, laughing and drinking coffee in a small community hall. Just the other day, they had been playing cards, shogi, and singing karaoke.…

By Tomomi Fujino   It is a graceful afternoon. Some relaxing music is playing, and the soft sunshine comes from the…

By Asuka Ayabe  On a Friday evening, in a quiet residential area of Kochi, one club is about to be held…

By Yuka Nakazawa The lush, green plants cover the field as far as eyes can see. In the woods, a…

By Raku Takatsuka The old wooden house is on the edge of Ono village, surrounded by cedars and next to…

By Natsumi Tokumoto There are two children and six staffs on this day, and they are talking happily. There is…