Japanese Culture
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...
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...
Food & Accommodation
Tosa no Okyaku: Kochi’s City-Wide Banquet Festival
Every year in early March, something wonderful happens in Kochi city. The streets, the arcades, and the public spaces all...