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Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
Japanese Culture
Cherry Blossoms and Kochi Castle: A Rainy Day Tour Worth Every Step
Spring in Kochi arrives quietly — a few pink petals here, a soft mist over the mountains there. But when...
Japanese Culture
Yamauchi Shrine and Sansuien: Kochi’s Hidden Samurai History in the City Center
Most visitors to Kochi city walk straight to Kochi Castle, and that is completely understandable — it is one of...
Japanese Culture
John Manjiro: The Kochi Fisherman Who Changed Japan’s History
In 1841, a 14-year-old fisherman from a small village in what is now Kochi Prefecture was caught in a storm...
Japanese Culture
How to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Japan: A Guide for Cruise Visitors in Kochi
If your cruise ship stops in Japan during spring, you have a real chance to see one of the most...
Kochi Attractions
Ashizuri Cape: One of Kochi’s Most Spectacular Coastal Destinations
Cape Ashizuri (足摺岬) is one of the most beautiful places on the entire Pacific coastline of Japan. Located in Tosashimizu...
Food & Accommodation
Kochi Highlights Shore Excursion: Castles, Temples, Cherry Blossoms, and Katsuo no Tataki
Spring is just beginning to arrive in Kochi, and there is no better time to explore this city from the...