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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 the...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...