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Kochi city
高知市
alternative words: Kochishi city, Kochishi, Kochi shi, Kochi, Koochi, Kouchi
keywords:
town
related topics:
Kochi prefecture
related web sites:
http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp
explanation: Capital of Kochi prefecture. Located in the center of Kochi plain on Urado bay, the town developed as a castle town after Yamanouchi Kazutoyo built Kochiyama castle in 1603. The main industry is cement, textile, chemistry and paper. The rural are is cultivating early vegetables thanks to its mild climate. As interesting tourist points, we can quote Kochi castle, Tosa shrine and Katsurahama beach. The population is 322,000.
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