In fact, it’s become so popular in Kochi that people regard it as a symbol ... to their homes in other parts of Japan, even if it loses some of its famous freshness along the way.

"The outflow of young people is a major issue here ... important for credit unions that operate locally. Kochi has given Japan several famous cartoonists, and Yamasaki wants to capitalize ...

Kochi’s best-known food is the bonito fish. Katsuo no tataki (seared bonito) is popular in restaurants around city. Photograph by Getty Images “People from all over Japan come here to try ...

Kochi Prefecture on Feb 1 launched a new two-year “Naturally Japan, Naturally Kochi” campaign, part of its “Ryoma Holiday” project to promote tourism. Kochi is famous for being the birthplace of the ...