KOCHI, Japan -- As more Japanese shun urban hustle and bustle for the lower-cost tranquility of the countryside, many transplants find themselves grappling with culture shock.
Kochi, a southwestern city with a population of 330,000, is recommending a "warmup" period before making the leap.






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