The First Post: My Kochi Must-Eat Foods Series
In Kochi there are a lot of mountains, very clear rivers, rice field and terraced fields. And it faces the Pacific Ocean. So, people can get and make various kinds of products. Furthermore, individual regions have developed unique and deep-rooted food cul...
How to Enjoy Makino Botanical Garden in a Unique Way in Kochi
Many tourists would walk through the botanical gardens while watching flowers and reading their name plates. Of course, in this way, people may get satisfied with the garden tours. I’d like to suggest a wonderful way to enjoy the botanical gardens intelle...
3 Great Must-See Features of Niyodo River Besides Gorges & Waterfalls in Kochi
The Niyodo River of Kochi has become more and more popular all over Japan, because there are some beautiful and dynamic natural spots such as Nakatsu Gorge, Yasui Gorge and Nikobuchi, a waterfall plunge pool. You will be satisfied with these famous sights...
Kochi Makino Botanical Garden: The Cute & Charming Flowers & Plants of June
Though the rainy season has not begun yet in Kochi, it rains a lot every day. In spite of this humid weather, in Makino Botanical Garden various kinds of flowers are blooming beautifully and charmingly. In this blog, I’ll introduce only a few flowers. Pl...
3 Great Craftworks of Tosa-washi ( Japanese Handmade Paper ) in Kochi
Washi is traditional Japanese paper. Wa means Japanese and shi means paper. As a Japanese craft, it is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. Washi is generally tougher than ordinary paper and is used in many traditional arts. Origami, Shodo...
3 Reasons Muroto In Kochi Is An Ideal Place For Geology Lovers
Many experts of geology come to Muroto in Kochi from all over the world. In Muroto they can investigate rocks, layers of earth and geologic faults which are the living evidence that the earth is causing the dynamic movement. At first, people hesitate to l...
3 Unforgettable & Heartwarming Scenes Along The Pilgrimage Route In Kochi
Along the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage Route you will be able to see a lot of beautiful scenes such as rice field, street cars, Japanese traditional gardens, Shinto shrines and so on. Each temple has its own atmosphere, unique buildings and the beautiful gard...
3 Great Hidden Spots of Kochi Castle
In Kochi, many foreign tourists visit Kochi Castle and enjoy taking pictures of the castle tower, the main gate and the main citadel. Of course, these spots are magnificent with the long history. You will be satisfied with these sightseeing spots, but the...
4 Great Things to do in Kochi
If you are heading to the island of Shikoku, then we recommend you take a trip to Kochi. A place that sits next to the Pacific Ocean, offering great sea views and plenty of nature. A three hundred year old market at Kochi Castle is a popular attraction, a...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Himeji Castle Festival Watch a Video !!
The 65th Himeji Castle Festival
The 65th Himeji Castle Festival was held at Otemae Park, located about 10-minute walk from JR Himeji station on August 3rd. The first festival began in 1948 to consider a miraculously remained Himeji Castle during World Wa...
Kochi Makino Botanical Garden Cute and Charming Flowers & Plants of July
The Meteorological Agency declared that the rainy season had ended in late June, but it often rains so heavily throughout Japan. After the heavy rain the scorching hot days attack us. In spite of this pitiless weather some flowers are blooming beautifully...