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Kochi

City and seat of government of Kochi prefecture, Japan, 200 km/124 mi southwest of Kobe; population (1995 est) 322,000. It is situated on the southeast coast of Shikoku island, on Tosa Bay, and is an agricultural and fishing centre. Coral goods, dried bonito, paper, cement, steel, agricultural machinery, and chemicals are manufactured. Kochi grew up around the castle (1603), restored in the 18th century after a serious fire that only the donjon survived. The elegant restoration attracts tourists.



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