Kochi welcomes marine researchers with accomodation facility

Kochi welcomes marine researchers with accomodation facility

KOCHI, Japan - Tosashimizu, a coastal city famed for the rich fish stock around Cape Ashizuri on the southwestern tip of Shikoku, has built a research-plus-hotel facility for marine biology researchers as part of the city's efforts to attract visitors and boost the local economy. The city spent 40 million yen for the two-story facility located in Iburi port, which is also home to a research laboratory operated by the Osaka aquarium Kaiyukan.

The Chateau Prasily, accomodation, pension

The Chateau Prasily, accomodation, pension

The Chateau Prasily, accomodation, pension, in Prasily, Pilsen Region, Czech Republic, September 14, 2020. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace, Marrakes, Morocco

Luxury hotel Indian Palace near city center in Marrakes, Morocco, October 28, 2019. (CTK Photo/Ondrej Zaruba)

Kochi welcomes marine researchers with accomodation facility

Kochi welcomes marine researchers with accomodation facility

KOCHI, Japan - Tosashimizu, a coastal city famed for the rich fish stock around Cape Ashizuri on the southwestern tip of Shikoku, has built a research-plus-hotel facility for marine biology researchers as part of the city's efforts to attract visitors and boost the local economy. The city spent 40 million yen for the two-story facility located in Iburi port, which is also home to a research laboratory operated by the Osaka aquarium Kaiyukan. (Kyodo)