Japanese Culture
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Doll Festival Explained for Cruise Ship Visitors
If your cruise ship calls at Kochi port in late February or early March, you may notice something unusual in...
Kaiyodo Hobby Museum Shimanto: Japan’s Most Unexpected Figure Paradise
Deep in the mountains of Shimanto, Kochi — past winding river roads where you might not see another car for...
Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum: A Must-Visit Kochi Shore Excursion
When people think of Kochi, one name always comes to mind — Sakamoto Ryoma. Born in 1836 in what is...
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...
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...