Kimono patterns are not only decorative but also have special cultural meaning. The wearer will often choose based on the…
AmyAugust 26, 2020
Ochazuke a warming, classic Japanese dish which can be made easily using leftovers or ingredients found in your cupboard. It’s…
AmyOctober 10, 2017
Terroir - a French word that refers to the environmental factors that influence a crop's characteristics - may be an expression which is…
AmyJune 1, 2017
Green tea, one of the most popular beverages in Japan, has become a worldwide phenomenon in the past decades. Praised…
AmyMay 5, 2017
Harimayabashi marks the site of a tragic tale of star-crossed love set on a tiny bridge that made the Yosakoi…
AmyMay 7, 2016
Misty clouds can't dampen the Kochi spirit at this weekly Sunday market, 300 years old and still going strong with…
AmyMay 3, 2016
Inland imitations simply cannot beat Kochi’s fresh katsuo no tataki, with its burst of flavors and unrivaled umami punch.
AmyApril 24, 2016
The crashing waves of Kochi's Katsurahama Beach mirror the dramatic life of a revered national figure in Japan's Meiji Restoration,…
AmyApril 22, 2016
One of the few castles still standing in Japan, with its original features and peaceful vibe, Kochi Castle makes for…
AmyApril 20, 2016
