Katsuo no Tataki at Kuroshio Ichibankan
If you’re interested in Kochi, chances are you’ve heard of katsuo no tataki, the simple but delicious dish of bonito, seared over burning rice straw.
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The Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi
While the ranks of sake-lovers around the world are growing, few people yet know much about doburoku, the raw and rustic progenitor of today’s refined sake. Doburoku Guesthouse Kurousagi in rural Kochi is the ideal place to experience it.
A Ship Launch on the Shimanami
Uwajima-Unyu Ferries offers one of the major links to Shikoku with its ferry service between Kyushu, and Shikoku. On September 7, Uwajima-Unyu Ferries will launch a new ferry at a shipyard on Ikuchijima, one of the islands of the Shimanami Kaido. Shikoku Tours is offering a tour to see this exclusive ceremony.
Aji Gekijo Chika
Kochi Prefecture is known for its quality sake and its fine food. It’s a great place to visit an izakaya.
Oku-Iya Kominka
Many visitors to Shikoku are keen to stay in kominka, the traditional farmhouses and townhouses of Japan. Kōya is a charming and peaceful farmhouse in Oku-Iya, Tokushima.
Kōchi Top Ten
In this series of articles, we look at the top ten places in the four main cities of Shikoku – Kōchi, Matsuyama, Tokushima and Takamatsu. Here we look at Kōchi city, the capital of Kōchi Prefecture.
Anan, Tokushima
Anan is a small city in Tokushima Prefecture. It’s the easternmost point of Shikoku.
Wasanbon
Wasanbon is a fine-grained Japanese sugar, traditionally made in Tokushima and Kagawa. The sugar is often used for Japanese sweets (wagashi).
Matsuyama Top Ten
In this series of articles, we look at the top ten places in the four main cities of Shikoku – Matsuyama, Kochi, Tokushima and Takamatsu. Here we look at Matsuyama, the capital of Ehime Prefecture, and the largest city on Shikoku.
Imabari Textiles and Towels
Imabari has been manufacturing towels for over 120 years, and textiles for even longer. The city is the largest producer of towels in Japan, and today ‘Imabari Towel’ is one of the world’s favourite brands.