Culture Yusuhara Town Library Chiara Terzuolo This marvel of Japanese design is hidden away in Yusuhara, a pretty town nestled in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture. Designed..
Activities Sakura at Makino Park Kim Bergström From late March through until early April each year, Kochi's Makino Park is home to a cherry blossom festival to celebrate the..
Transportation Air Access to Shikoku Kim Bergström Shikoku is comprised of four prefectures, and each has a dedicated airport with flights to different parts of Japan - and in some..
Food None Kitchen: "Sushi Cake" in Kochi Prefecture Chiara Terzuolo In the little town of Toyo, in Kochi Prefecture, a local women’s group is making sure that their 130-year tradition of kokera ..
11 Activities Legendary Niko-buchi, a Hidden Gem Takako Sakamoto The miraculously pure water of the "Niko-buchi" and its "Niyodo Blue" color soothed me. The best time to appreciate the brilliance..
Transportation Kochi Ryoma Airport Kim Bergström The Kochi Ryoma Airport is named after Sakamoto Ryoma, one of Japan's most popular historical figures who was born in the prefecture...
Food The Regional Cuisine of Shikoku Sleiman Azizi One of Japan's 4 major islands, Shikoku is made up of 4 prefectures - Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi and Tokushima. Each has their o..
Yusuhara Japan Travel Yusuhara, Kochi Prefecture, is a small mountainous town with truly special natural landscapes dotted with unique architectural wonders..