Situation in Japan: Jan 25
With the spread of Omicron, Japan is now facing its 6th wave of the virus. In the past two weeks, daily case numbers have increased seven-fold in Japan with the [...]
Coming of Age Day
Seijin no hi or Coming of Age Day in Japan is celebrated on the 2nd Monday of January each year by all those who have turned 20 in the past [...]
Happy New Year: Kochi Daruma Sunset
Happy New year from Kochi. May all your dreams come true in 2022! Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year! As we mentioned in December’s newsletter, there are [...]
SDGs in Kochi: Tatsukushi Marine Park
In previous newsletters, we have highlighted several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) projects in Kochi Prefecture such as: Honesty Boxes, Bonito Searing and the Forestry Town of Yusuhara. While the United [...]
Kochi Castle: Most Visited Attraction in Kochi
There are many thousands of castles and castle ruins in Japan but there are just twelve castles where the castle tower and main keep remains intact. At the very center [...]