Japanese Culture
Kochi travel stories, local insights, and Japanese culture
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...
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,...