Kōchi Prefecture

is a prefecture in the Shikoku region of Japan on the island of Shikoku. The capital city is Kōchi.
History.
Before to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province.
Geography.
Kōchi is in the southwestern part of Shikoku. The prefecture faces the Pacific Ocean. Ehime Prefecture is to the northwest. Tokushima Prefecture is to the northeast.
Kochi is famous for its clear streams. The most famous stream is Shimanto. The head of the Yoshino River is in Kōchi.
Mount Inamura ("Inamura-yama") is the highest peak in the prefecture. Its height is 1,506 m (4,941 ft) above sea level.
Towns and villages.
These are the towns and villages in each district.
National Parks.
National Parks are established in about 7% of the total land area of the prefecture.
Shrines and Temples.
"Tosa jinja" is the chief Shinto shrine ("ichinomiya") in the prefecture. 
Great person.
Ryoma Sakamoto
Katsutoyo Yamauchi
Shintaro Nakaoka
Taisuke Itagaki