Kochi residents have a reputation for enjoying a drink or two.

Some 30 years ago, a U.S. military plane crashed into a Kochi Prefecture dam near a child care center under the

The "Orange Route," a U.S. military training flight path stretching over the mountainous regions of Wakayama, Tokushima, Kochi and Ehime ･･･

A popular sunfish in Japan lost its appetite and banged on the side of its tank after the aquarium it lived in closed for renovations.

Earthquake of 6.8 Magnitude Strikes Japan Triggering Tsunamis | Vantage With Palki Sharma A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering two small tsunamis. The quake, which hit at 9:19 p.

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore its sunlit coasts and misty mountain trails. Perhaps you'll find a friend in Shikoku's introspective soul.

A sunfish at a municipal aquarium undergoing renovation in this west Japan city became unwell, but recovered after its tank

BHPian SteeringStar recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Japan - a place that brings lots of nostalgia to my 43 year stint on this planet!My first ever flight journey was to the land of rising sun

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Middle Army conducts an anti-disaster drill in Toyo in the western Japan prefecture of Kochi on Jan. 13, 2025, simulating a magnitude 9.0 earthquake striking off Japan's Kii Peninsula near the Nakai Trough that runs along the country's Pacific coast.

The Earth's surface is constantly reshaped by the movement of tectonic plates, which make up the continental crust on which we are living. These tectonic plates are in continuous motion, and when one plate is pushed under another,

Discover the beauty of sakura season in Japan in 2025 with this forecast and plan your perfect spring getaway with cherry blossom blooms.

but right on the annual average date for Kochi. While the average is close to the cherry blossom start time, these dates are generally later than last year's initial forecast. In recent months, Japan has experienced a warmer than usual autumn and a mild ...