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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...
Food & Accommodation
A Full Day in Kochi: Washi Paper, Niyodo Blue, Tosa Tea, and Katsuo no Tataki
What does a perfect day in Kochi look like? For one of my recent guests, it started with making traditional...
Kochi Attractions
Ryugado Cave: Kochi’s Underground Wonder with an Adventure Tour Option
Hidden beneath the mountains of Kami City in Kochi Prefecture, Ryugado is one of Japan’s most celebrated limestone caves, and...