Kochi Castle, dating back to the 17th century, is the only castle in Japan that still has its original tower and main keep. Biking through the Shikoku Karsts The Uryu Falls in Niyodogawacho With 25 ...

The Japanese government said Friday the average number of influenza patients at designated medical institutions nationwide ...

Lake bridge in fog with tree reflection in water, Ino-cho, Kochi Prefecture. . If you’re ready to explore Japan in a novel and enriching way, check out these two new tours offered by Walk Japan. If ...

Located on the southern shoreline of Shikoku Island, Kochi Prefecture is rich in history, nature and culinary delights. In addition to housing one of the 12 remaining Japanese castles with an original ...

Japanese broadcasters have reported that David Bouhadana, the New York sushi chef behind the Sushi by Bou omakase chain, has ...

TOKYO, April 17 (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, without issuing a tsunami warning. The ...

My eyebrows are both intact. My cheeks, however, feel like they’re being kissed by the fire of a thousand suns. Sweat beads are dancing on my upper lip and my contact lenses feel like they’re melting ...

There's an annual festival held in the Japanese prefecture of Kochi that culminates with a competition to see who can drink sake the fastest. Men get given 1.8 litres of sake in a big cup and women ...

TOKYO — Manny Ramirez is set to begin the next chapter of his baseball odyssey by playing for the Kochi Fighting Dogs of Japan’s independent Shikoku Island League. Ramirez is no stranger to far-flung ...

The most commonly reported virus was the type-A Hong Kong strain. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 hit southern Japan late on Wednesday, said the Japan Meteorological Agency, without issuing a tsunami warning. The epicentre was the Bungo Channel, a ...