Kochi Prefecture officials were faced with several obstacles. A standard bridge would have obstructed ship access to the port and obscured its historic scenery. To get around these issues ...

Kochi Prefecture is known for mountains, forests and above all, rivers. On the Niyodo River, we learn a special technique for catching sweetfish so good they're mostly bought by exclusive Kyoto ...

Sea House in Geisei, Kochi Prefecture ... limestone rock formations in Kumakogen, Ehime Prefecture. “The region boasts magnificent scenery and there are many places where nature can be enjoyed ...

According to preliminary figures from the Japan Tourism Agency, around 130,000 foreign tourists visited Kochi Prefecture in 2023 — about 35% higher than in 2019 before the pandemic. Watch video 7:35 ...