Culture Explore Kochi’s Nature and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located on the island of Shikoku, Kochi Prefecture is home to a rich diversity of cultural and natural wonders. Discover what awaits..
Culture Okumonobe Lake Water Festival 2026 Mid Aug Held every August on the banks of Nagase Dam, the Okumonobe Lake Water Festival has been running for over 60 years and is affectionately..
Culture Cape Muroto Lighthouse Festival 2026 Early Nov Kochi's Cape Muroto Lighthouse was first illuminated in 1899, and it looks out over the waters of the Pacific Ocean. A festival..
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2026 Mid Sep The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set..
Planning So You Want to Move to Rural Japan Chiara Terzuolo So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have all..
Activities The Magical Ioki Cave Chiara Terzuolo Blink and you might miss the entrance to this little gem just one train stop away from the retro samurai town of Aki, in Kochi Prefecture...
Shopping Kochi's Historic Sunday Market Chiara Terzuolo A must-see when visiting Kochi City, the Sunday Market features hundreds of stalls stretching all the way from the gate of Kochi..