When customers enter through the wooden door, the many tarts and pies dazzle their eyes, sweet smell comes to their … More
Tag: Local Products
Yuzu: the fruit that made a village famous
This citrus fruit was brought from China long time ago. It almost looks like an orange, but its thick yellow … More
Onomi: a place of wonderful products
It’s the year 586, and a famer named Chozaemon is climbing a mountain ridge. He looks north from top of a tree … More
Agri-Kubokawa
Near the exit at the end of the express way in Shimanto township, there is a crowed place. Some people … More
Grilled eggplant ice cream?!
Along the road to Aki city, perched beside the ocean, there is a small shop with an orange advertisement: “Grilled … More
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 … More
Kochi Organic Market in Ike: Let’s Eat Organic!
There is endless conversations between customers and sellers. There’s children’s laughter, and a clear singing voice by a local performer … More
Kochi Ice: an inspired ice cream company
“If you don’t beat the drum, you can’t know what it sounds like.” (utan taiko ha saran) These are the … More
Tosa’s Sunday Market: The most heartful market in Japan
One clear sunny day in June, I decided to go to Sunday Market by bike. Before I got there, I … More