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…
International Sports Festival in Yoneoku
By Hayato Kimori “Ganbareee! Ikeee!” There are lots of loud cheers in Japanese in an elementary school in Shimanto-town, Yoneoku.…
Team Inabu: “Patriotism of the Belfry”
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.…
Asian Fusion Restaurant, “ONEONE”
By Tomomi Fujino It is a graceful afternoon. Some relaxing music is playing, and the soft sunshine comes from the…
Happy Time – English Group with New Style
By Asuka Ayabe On a Friday evening, in a quiet residential area of Kochi, one club is about to be held…
A New Chapter, Here in Kahokucho
By Yuka Nakazawa The lush, green plants cover the field as far as eyes can see. In the woods, a…
Masami Doesn’t Abandon the Weak & Struggling
By Raku Takatsuka The old wooden house is on the edge of Ono village, surrounded by cedars and next to…
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…