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.
City of Kochi offers two-step immigration to ease culture shock

A screenshot of a video by the city of Kochi's immigration and settlement promotion office, depicting the challenges of adjusting to country living.
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.