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Kochi
Kochi
City Overview
Kōchi Prefecture is a region that has produced figures that were active in the Meiji period from the end of the Tokugawa period, including the Sakamoto Ryoma. It is dotted with structures with connections, including Kochi Castle and the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Hall. In addition, views of the four seasons of the Shimanto River, known as the Seiryu, and Katsuhama, where the Sakamoto Ryoma statue stands, are the prefecture's leading scenic spots. The Yosakoi Festival attracts many tourists as a cultural event that symbolizes Kochi. It is also the site of the setting for the film "The Princess of the Dragon and Freckles". In the food culture, the specialty is the seared bonito and the dish potted dish that is served on a platter. In addition, citrus and eggplant production is also thriving.
Basic Information
Demographics
- Total Population:
675,623
- Number of Households:
349,119
Major Industries
Agriculture: There is a thriving production of eggplant, ginger, yuzu and Bundan.
Fisheries industry: There is a rich fishing area where the Kuroshio tide flows, and bonito fishing is thriving, especially the return bonito, which is popular because of its greats. It also gets gold-eyed snapper, white lass, moray eel, etc., and the fishery processing industry is also developing.
Forestry: About 84% of the prefecture's area is forest, and forestry is also an important industry, especially branded wood such as Shimanto cypress is known.
Fisheries industry: There is a rich fishing area where the Kuroshio tide flows, and bonito fishing is thriving, especially the return bonito, which is popular because of its greats. It also gets gold-eyed snapper, white lass, moray eel, etc., and the fishery processing industry is also developing.
Forestry: About 84% of the prefecture's area is forest, and forestry is also an important industry, especially branded wood such as Shimanto cypress is known.
Local Products
The bonito, dish potted dishes, pot grilled ramen, bundan, yuzu, eggplant, cucumber, peppers, ginger, snapper, okra, river shrimp, Tosa Jirou, song, Tosa Akashishi, Kochi, Odo yaki, Nochayama yaki, Tosa ancient painted, coral, Tosa washi paper
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