A bell tinkles as the door opens and a young Japanese office lady enters the exotic restaurant. An Indonesian man … More
Tag: Local Cuisine
Traditional foods & food sources
Hirome Ichiba: Bridging Cultures and Cuisines in Kochi’s Lively Food Court
The smiling maneki-neko always welcomes visitors to Hirome Ichiba in Obiyamachi, Kochi city. “Irassyaimase! Ikagadeshoka?” (Welcome! Would you like to … More
Petit France in Kochi City
The restaurant Français “LA VILLE FRANCHE” on Otesuji in Kochi City stands out on the sometimes garish street by its quiet … More
Studying Japanese with local vegetables
On one of the rare sunny days during the rainy season, a few Chinese, Korean and Indonesian students are gathered … More
Nepalese Community in Japan: Challenges and Success Stories
“Irasyaimase, douzo , nan mei sama desuka (いらっしゃいませ、どうぞ、何名様ですか),” asks Hari from the kitchen of the Nepali and Indian restaurant “Rita.” … 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
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 … More
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