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Sawachi is a term which refers to "a style of meal" in Kochi prefecture, according to Kochi-City Tourism Association. It says that the characteristic of the style of eating is "its freeness in the arrangement of food on a large dish" People eat Sawachi in the situation of "Enkai" which refers to a
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was established at the end of the 12th century. Since Tosa Province was allied to the winning Minamoto Clan in the Genpei War, it quickly fell under the influence of the shogunate. Kajiwara Tomokage was appointed as the first military governor of the Tosa Province. Eventually, the
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at 1,894 meters (the highest peak in Kōchi Prefecture is Tebakoyama at 1,806 meters). Due to its location in the Shimanto Group geological area, Kōchi Prefecture has many sedimentary rocks and is prone to landslides. Kōchi Prefecture has many rivers such as the
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gathering of family, friends and relatives. They surround "Sawachi", feasts on large dishes, and take own portions by themselves. The style represents the cultural climate of Kochi Prefecture, which dislikes formal arrangements and respects freedom.
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was especially notorious, with the lowest central pressure of any recorded typhoon in Japan at 911.6 hPa when it made landfall on the Muroto Cape. The Ashizuri and Muroto capes are known for their strong winds.
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Kōchi Prefecture has the highest percentage of land covered in mountains out of all Japanese prefectures at 89% with the national average being 66%. The highest peak in Kōchi Prefecture is
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flows by Kōchi Prefecture's coast. The climate of Kōchi Prefecture is heavily influenced by the Kuroshio Current. Even during the winter the water is still warm, and causes frequent
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to the north-east. It is the largest but least populous of Shikoku's four prefectures. Most of the province is mountainous, and in only a few areas such as around Kōchi and
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major rivers. Modern Kōchi Prefecture is known for its river management and minimal water damage despite receiving a large amount of rainfall.
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court. Written records from this time period are sparse, however it is believed that the first governors of Hata and Tosa were from the
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which is lightly seared. Traditionally this is done over the straw generated as a by-product of the rice harvest.
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was defeated in battle and forced to retreat to Kyushu. Shikoku Island later fell under the control of the
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Like most areas of Japan, Kōchi advertises itself as specializing in a major food item, often known as
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The 2013 movie Hospitality Department (Kencho Omotenashi Ka), which shows views of Kōchi Prefecture.
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Embracing Differences: Transnational Cultural Flows between Japan and the United States
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is the capital and largest city of Kōchi Prefecture, with other major cities including
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As of April 1, 2012, 7% of the total land area of the prefecture was designated as
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Historically, Kōchi Prefecture has not suffered from a lack of water, however
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in the south of Shikoku, with the southernmost point of the island located at
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Various movies have been set in Kōchi. These include the following:
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Kōchi Prefecture comprises the southwestern part of the island of
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is there a coastal plain. Kōchi is famous for its many rivers.
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Quasi-National Parks; and eighteen Prefectural Natural Parks.
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Clan began serving as the military governor for the province.
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in Tosa-cho is the highest peak in Kōchi prefecture with an
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Kōchi city is also the birthplace of noted revolutionary
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Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kōchi prefecture" in
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in the Kōchi region described the damages caused by the
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Matt Alt; Hiroko Yoda; Melinda Joe (27 March 2012).
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