In years past, relatively few international visitors to Japan made the trip to Kochi ... Some of its most famous sightseeing spots — Kochi Castle, Katsurahama Beach, and Chikurinji Temple ...

But a trail-blazing businesswoman in western Japan has a way to link the two in a mission to reenergize her community with creative young talent. Yamasaki Kurumi, the 65-year-old head of Kochi ...