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Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
Kochi’s Sunday Market: A 300-Year-Old Tradition Still Going Strong
Every Sunday morning, the broad boulevard in front of Kochi Castle transforms into one of Japan’s most beloved and longest-running...
Walking the Shikoku Pilgrimage: Keeping a 1,200-Year Tradition Alive for Future Generations
On a crisp February morning in Kochi, a group of walkers gathered with a shared purpose: to experience the Shikoku...
Chasing the Legendary Niyodo Blue: A Perfect Kochi Shore Excursion
When cruise ship passengers ask me about the best natural experiences in Kochi Prefecture, the Niyodo Blue is always high...
Kochi Castle Climbing Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit
Kochi Castle is one of the most authentic and rewarding castle experiences in all of Japan — but it’s also...
Chikurinji Temple: A Sacred Autumn Escape in Kochi
When your cruise ship docks at Kochi port, you might be wondering: another temple in Japan? If you’ve already visited...
Japanese Temple and Shrine Etiquette: What Cruise Passengers Should Know
Japanese Temple and Shrine Etiquette: What Cruise Passengers Should Know Visiting temples and shrines ranks among the most meaningful experiences...
5 Things That Surprise First-Time Visitors to Kochi
5 Things That Surprise First-Time Visitors to Kochi Kochi welcomes thousands of cruise ship passengers each year, and while everyone...
Kochi’s Katsuo no Tataki: A Culinary Tradition Born From Fire and Sea
Kochi’s Katsuo no Tataki: A Culinary Tradition Born From Fire and Sea Kochi is famous throughout Japan for one dish...
Kochi Castle: Where Samurai History Still Stands
Kochi Castle: Where Samurai History Still Stands Kochi Castle stands as one of Japan’s twelve original castles that survived wars,...
Makino Botanical Garden: Where Japan’s Plant Legacy Blooms
Makino Botanical Garden: Where Japan’s Plant Legacy Blooms A peaceful spring day at Makino Botanical Garden on Mount Godaisan, where...