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CategoriesAccommodation Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan

Wheelchair Accessible Accommodation

By ninjakotan

Wheelchair Accessible Accommodation   English list   Traveling in a wheelchair in Japan can be challenging. It is hard to find which destinations are accessible, especially barrier-free hotels.   This site is for those who want to visit Japan and have the best time in a wheelchair. We made a list of 9 hotels that provide various accessible features for travelers in a wheelchair, and what is the best is that they provide bathing support services.   So you can enjoy a cozy time in a traditional Japanese bath or Onsen. This list is credible because it is based on a survey conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism.   繁体字（Traditional chinese list)   在日本旅行時、乘坐輪椅的旅客可能會感到不便，並很難找到可以讓輪椅進入的地方，尤其是無障礙酒店。   這個網站是為了讓乘坐輪椅的旅客也能於日本無障礙地享受旅行、我們列出了 9 間能提供無障礙設施及服務的酒店，他們還能提供入浴的支援服務。您可以在傳統的日式浴池或温泉中享受舒適的時光。這份名單是参考了國土交通省的問卷調査而作成。     1. Suzunoyado Tofuya (Yamagata Prefecture) 2. Arimakan (Yamagata Prefecture) 3. Fuji Lake Hotel (Yamanashi Prefecture) 4. Saito Hotel (Nagano Prefecture) 5. Atagawa Prince Hotel ( Shizuoka Prefecture) 6. Seizanyamato ( Shizuoka Prefecture) 7. Senoumi (Shizuoka Prefecture) 8. Resort Hills Toyohama Sora no Kaze (Mie Prefecture) 9. Sentoro (Saga Prefecture)   1. Suzunoyado Tofuya Web : https://tofuya.jp/spot/eat/ Wheelchair Accessible Taxi : Taxi-Himawari, Imamura Taxi, Sanyu Kaigo Taxi    Place to Visit: Uesugi Shrine Note: Japanese famous samurai,read moreWheelchair Accessible Accommodation

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Categorieslocal cuisine

Wagashi (Best 10 in Kyushu & Okinawa)

By ninjakotan

Wagashi (Japanese Traditional Dessert, Best 10 in Kyushu & Okinawa) english list    ”WAGASHI” is traditional Japanese confectionery, strongly connected to the four seasons. Youcan enjoy the visual beauty of WAGASHI as well as its delicious flavor. One way to enjoy WAGASHI is to learn about its history, which is deeply rooted in the motifs and events of the four seasons.   WAGASHI is made in various regions of Japan, taking advantage of local agricultural products. Here are our original best 10 rankings of WAGASHI in  Kyushu & Okinawa regions based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches.   Why don’t you find your favorite WAGASHI ?   繁体字（traditional chinese list)   和菓子這詞是指跟四季緊密相連的日本傳統點心。這種傳統點心不但能從味覺上品味，也可以從視覺上享受它們的美感。而了解藏在和菓子上的圖案背後的歷史和它們與四季的關連，亦不失為一個品味它的方法。   另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。 為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出九州&沖縄地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名!   你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧!     Best 10 in Kyushu ＆ Okinawa 1. Betamochi (Fukuoka Prefecture) 2. Akumaki (Kagoshima Prefecture) 3. Futsumochi (Saga Prefecture) 4. Ikinari Dango (Kumamoto Prefecture) 5. Karukan (Kagoshima Prefecture) 6. Jiriyaki (Oita Prefecture) 7. Sakemanjyu (Oita Prefecture) 8. Kanzarashi (Nagasaki Prefecture) 9. Kankoro Mochi (Nagasaki Prefecture) 10. Yaseuma (Oita Prefecture)   1. Betamochi (Fukuoka Prefecture) The traditional way of eating mochi is to sprinkle it with a generous amount of kinako (soybean flour withread moreWagashi (Best 10 in Kyushu & Okinawa)

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Categorieslocal cuisine the season of fish and shellfish traditional food

Delicious season for 300 seafood in Japan

By ninjakotan

Delicious season for 300 seafood in Japan   1. Introduction We want foreign visitors to eat a variety of Japanese seafood at the best time of year and in the best places. With this in mind, we have created a seasonal calendar of approximately 300 different types of seafood, prefecture by prefecture. This list is based on the PRIDE FISH website, selected by the Japan Fisheries Co-operative. PRIDE FISH is a list of “really tasty fish selected by fishermen”. Therefore, by referring to this list, you should be able to eat the most delicious seafood. Many Japanese people do not know the details of the season for Japanese seafood. And for foreigners, it can be even more difficult to understand. We hope that this list will be of some help to foreign visitors when they visit and dine in various parts of Japan. Only the English version of Hokkaido is shown here as an example. For more information, see the English and Traditional Chinese versions.   2. Search by Prefecture Hokkaido & Tohoku Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima   Hokkaido & Tohoku Hokkaido 真つぶ、Ezo-neptune / Whelk Prefectures, Region : Hokkaido, Hidaka Delicious season : April, May, June, Julyread moreDelicious season for 300 seafood in Japan

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Categorieslocal cuisine

Ekiben available in Tokyo 2

By ninjakotan

Ekiben (lunch box) available in Tokyo 2 english list   This is the second post in a special feature on ekiben available in Tokyo. This time, ekiben were purchased at Shinjuku and Takadanobaba stations.   The ekiben counters at Shinjuku and Tokyo stations only sell ekiben produced in Tokyo if you go early in the morning. However, around noon, ekiben from various regions where mainly JR East lines are located are also sold.   Therefore, if you want to buy regional ekiben in Tokyo, it is recommended to go after lunchtime.   Note that Kiyo-ken is located on the platform of Takadanobaba Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line, which sells ekiben from Kiyo-ken, mainly shumai bento.   繁體字（traditional chinese list）   我們今次帶來了「能在東京購買的車站便當」特輯第二彈。今次、我們在新宿站和高田馬場站買了一些車站便當。   在早上時段、新宿站和東京站的車站便當櫃檯只會販賣東京生產的車站便當。 但是、到中午左右就會開始販賣以JR東日本各地區為中心的特色車站便當。   因此、如果您要在東京購買來自日本各地的車站便當的話、我們建議您在中午之後才去。   此外、高田馬場站在西武新宿線的車站內設有名為「崎陽軒」的車站便當櫃檯、專門出售「崎陽軒」的便當、主要販賣燒賣便當。       1. Kinkaku hamburg steak and beef aburi-yaki lunchbox (Iwate Prefecture)   2. Tohoku Recovery Lunchbox (Miyagi Prefecture)   3. Gyuniku domannaka (Yamagata prefecture)   4. Okkuji Shamoben (Ibaraki Prefecture)   5. Toge no kamameshi（Gunma prefecture）   6. Seasonal bento box Ryo (Tokyo)   7. Fried rice Bento (Kanagawa Prefecture)   8. Makunouchi bento (Kanagawa Prefecture)   9. Sukeroku sushi (Kanagawa Prefecture)   10. Aji (horse mackerel) Oshi-zushi Sakuraread moreEkiben available in Tokyo 2

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Chugoku & Shikoku)

By ninjakotan

Wagashi (Best 10 in Chugoku & Shikoku)   WAGASHI is made in various regions of Japan, taking advantage of local agricultural products.   Here are our original best 10 rankings of WAGASHI in Chugoku & Shikoku regions based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches.   Why don’t you find your favorite WAGASHI ?   另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。   為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出中國與四國地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名!   你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧!       BEST 10 in Chugoku & Shikoku   1. Kashiwa Mochi (Shimane Prefecture)   2. Tart (Ehime Prefecture)   3. Igamochi (Hiroshima Prefecture)   4. Oiri (Tottori Prefecture)   5. Kashiwa Mochi (Yamaguchi Prefecture)   6. Sasamaki (Shimane Prefecture)   7. Kankoro (Ehime Prefecture)   8. Uirou (Yamaguchi Prefecture)   9. Hangoroshi (Tokushima Prefecture)   10. Yuzukan (Tokushima Prefecture)       1. Kashiwa Mochi (Shimane Prefecture) The glutinous and non-glutinous rice flours are kneaded into a dumpling shape, rolled in sarutriybara leaves, and steamed. Inside the rice cake is a sweet red bean paste. 2. Tart (Ehime Prefecture) A typical confectionery of Matsuyama City. In Matsuyama City, the term “tart” is used for a cake-like pastry roll made of sponge cake dough and rolled with anko (sweet bean paste).read moreWagashi (Best 10 in Chugoku & Shikoku)

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Kansai)

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另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。   為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出關西地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名!   你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧!     Best 10 in Kansai 1. Shaved ice (Nara Prefecture) 2. Shikishiki (Nara Prefecture)   3. Naisho Mochi (Mie Prefcture)   4. Happy Beans (Shiga Prefcture)   5. Dengara (Nara Prefcture)   6. Kibimochi (Kyoto Prefecture)   7. Ujikintoki (Kyoto Prefecture)   8. Minazuki (Kyoto Prefecture)   9. Sakuramochi (Osaka Prefecture)   10. Ibitsumochi (Hyogo Prefecture)

国立西洋美術館
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20 BEST Art Museum in Kanto

By ninjakotan

20 BEST Art Museum in Kanto Art museums in Kanto are treasure boxes for people who love art. As Kanto is the center of the country, Art museums in Kanto got the most searches and tags in this genre. We have created the ranking of 20 Best Art Museums in Kanto based on the search engines. Let’s go to Art museums when you travel to Kanto!    關東地區的美術館絕對是藝術愛好者的寶箱。 由於關東是日本的中心，因此理所當然地關東的美術館在這種類型的搜索中獲得了最多的搜索和標籤。 我們根據搜索引擎的資料為您整理了關東20家最佳美術館排名榜。 當您前往關東時，讓務必去一去美術館吧！   Hokkaido & Tohoku Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Kanagawa Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture   Ranking 1.  Mori Art Museum (Tokyo) 2. The National Art Center (Tokyo) 3. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum (Tokyo) 4. Shimodate Museum (Ibaraki Prefecture) 5. Hakone Open-Air Museum (Kanagawa Prefecture) 6. Tokyo National Museum (Tokyo) 7. TeamLab Planets TOKYO (Tokyo) 8. Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (Tokyo) 9. Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Tokyo) 10. Yokohama Museum of Art (Kanagawa Prefecture) 11. Ghibli Museum, Mitaka (Tokyo) 12. Hara Museum ARC (Gunma Prefecture) 13. Ueno Royal Museum (Tokyo) 14. Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum (Tokyo) 15. Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum (Tokyo) 16. Chiba Art Museum (Chiba Prefecture) 17. National Museum of Western Art (Tokyo) 18. O Art Museum (Tokyo) 19. Hakone Museum of Art (Kanagawa Prefecture) 20. Yamatane Museumread more20 BEST Art Museum in Kanto

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Chubu)

By ninjakotan

Wagashi (Japanese Traditional Dessert, Best 10 in Chubu)   English list   ”WAGASHI” is traditional Japanese confectionery, strongly connected to the four seasons. You can enjoy the visual beauty of WAGASHI as well as its delicious flavor. One way to enjoy WAGASHI is to learn about its history, which is deeply rooted in the motifs and events of the four seasons. WAGASHI is made in various regions of Japan, taking advantage of local agricultural products. Here are our original best 10 rankings of WAGASHI in Chubu regions based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches. Why don’t you find your favorite WAGASHI ?   繁体中文（Traditional Chinese list）   和菓子這詞是指跟四季緊密相連的日本傳統點心。這種傳統點心不但能從味覺上品味，也可以從視覺上享受它們的美感。而了解藏在和菓子上的圖案背後的歷史和它們與四季的關連，亦不失為一個品味它的方法。 另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。 為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出中部地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名! 你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧! Best 10 in Chubu 1. Oshimon/Okoshimon (Aichi Prefecture) 2. Kurikinton (Gifu Prefecture) 3. Kashiwamochi (Fukui Prefecture) 4. Goheimochi (Nagano Prefecture) 5. Oyaki (Nagano Prefecture) 6. Hangoroshi (Nagano Prefecture) 7. Karasumi (Gifu Prefecture) 8. Hesomochi (Shizuoka Prefecture) 9. Mizumanjyu (Gifu Prefecture) 10. Hatsuumadango (Gifu Prefecture)   1. Oshimon/Okoshimon (Aichi Prefecture) Oshimon is a local confectionery offered to Hina dolls on the Peach Festival, in which rice flour is kneaded with boiling water, molded, and colored with colored powder. 2. Kurikinton (Gifuread moreWagashi (Best 10 in Chubu)

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Categorieslocal cuisine Others traditional food

The BEST 5 Shaved ice (Kyushu & Okinawa)

By ninjakotan

The BEST 5 Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Kyushu & Okinawa) english list     One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer.   There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 3 or 5 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches.Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children.   On this page, we picked the best Kakigori from Kyushu & Okinawa regions, a total of 9 prefectures. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel there?     繁體字（traditional chinese list）   日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。   但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店，當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！   在這篇文章，我們為您從九州地區&沖繩總共 8 個縣中，挑選了最好的刨冰 Kyushu (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa) Fukuoka 1. Umenoma 2. Murakami-ya 3. China Café 4. OISHII KORIYA 5. Kajitsudo  Saga  1. Shiruoko Ippei 2. Nogari 3. Coffee Oyatsu Marron Nagasakiread moreThe BEST 5 Shaved ice (Kyushu & Okinawa)

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CategoriesItinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan local cuisine Others traditional food

The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chugoku & Shikoku

By ninjakotan

The BEST 5 Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Chugoku & Shikoku)   english list   One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer.   There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 3 or 5 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches. Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children.   On this page, we picked the best Kakigori from the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, a total of 9 prefectures. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel there?   繁體字（traditional chinese list)   日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。   但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店，當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！   在這篇文章，我們為您從中國・四國地區總共 8 個縣中，挑選了最好的刨冰 Chugoku (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi) Tottori 1. Kissa Beniya 2. Sankaku Goori 3. Obanyaki Ueda   Shimane 1. Watanabe 2. Takozen   Okayama  1. Arigatou Farm 2. Rikkaen 3. Omachido 4.read moreThe BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chugoku & Shikoku

十和田現代美術館
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10 BEST Art Museum in Hokkaido & Tohoku

By ninjakotan

10 BEST Art Museum in Hokkaido & Tohoku       Japan’s local museums are treasure boxes for people who love art. They got a number of searches and tags and some of them are higher than the ones in big cities such as Tokyo. For example, for the number of tags of The Miyagi Museum of Art, there were 12,000~ in SNS. If you recognize that the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is only 15,000 tags in SNS, you will know that 12,000~tags is a huge number for a local museum.     日本鄕下的美術館絕對是藝術愛好者的寶箱。 它們獲得了大量的搜索量和標籤數，其中一些更高於東京等大城市。例如宮城美術館在SNS上的tags數就有12,000。如果你知道連東京都現代美術館都只有 15,000 個tags數時，你就會明白 12,000~個tags數對於一個地方美術館來說是一個巨大的數字了。   Hokkaido & Tohoku Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata   Ranking 1．The Miyagi Museum of Art (Miyagi prefecture) 2. Yamagata Museum of Art (Yamagata prefecture) 3. Towada Art Center (Aomori prefecture) 4. Aomori Museum Of Art (Aomori prefecture) 5. Rokuhana Forest (Hokkaido) 6. Sapporo Art Park (Hokkaido) 7. Iwate Museum of Art (Iwate prefecture) 8. Otaru Municipal Museum of Art (Hokkaido) 9. Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Art (Hokkaido) 10. Hokkaido Museum of Art (Hokkaido)   1. The Miyagi Museum of Art (Miyagi prefecture) Address : 34-1, Kawauchi-Motohasekura, Aoba-ku, Sendai URL : https://www.pref.miyagi.jp/site/museum-en/index.html 2. Yamagata Museum of Art (Yamagata prefecture) Address : 1-63 Otemachiread more10 BEST Art Museum in Hokkaido & Tohoku

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Ekiben available in Tokyo 1

By ninjakotan

Ekiben (lunch box) available in Tokyo 1 english list   It will be soon September, the ideal season for traveling. Many travelers head from Tokyo to the regions by train. For this reason, we have put together a special feature on ekiben available at Tokyo stations. We bought and tasted ekiben at Tokyo stations (mainly at Shinjuku, Tokyo, and Takadanobaba stations). We plan to introduce as many ekiben as possible in the future.   We hope you will find this information useful when purchasing ekiben on your trip. 繁體字（traditional chinese list）   九月對許多人來説是旅行的最佳時期。 也有不少旅客選擇從東京乘坐火車前往其他地區。 因此我們整合了可以在東京車站購買的鐵路便當的資訊。   我們也實際上到訪東京的車站（主要是新宿站、東京站和高田馬場站）購買並品嚐了各種車站便當, 並計劃在未來推出盡更多車站便當的資訊。   希望這些資訊能對您在旅行時購買鐵路便當時有所幫助。   English List 1. Kaki Meshi (Oyster rice) (Hokkaido)   2. Miyagi salmon oshi (pressed) sushi (Miyagi Prefecture)   3. Masamune-kou gozen (Miyagi Prefecture)   4. Masaka Ikura Nandemo Bento (Niigata Prefecture)   5. Chicken Bento (Tokyo)   6. Fukagawa Meshi (Tokyo)   7. Miso Katsu / Hitsumabushi style bento (Tokyo)   8. Tori Meshi (Tokyo)   9. Shinjuku Bento (Tokyo)   10. Siu mai (Chinese dumplings) Bento (Kanagawa Prefecture)     1. Kaki Meshi (Oyster rice) (Hokkaido) Features : Ekiben (Lunch box) at Akkekishi Station. Oysters are caught all year round in Akkekishi, where the sea water temperature isread moreEkiben available in Tokyo 1

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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Kansai

By ninjakotan

The BEST 5 Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Kansai) english list   One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer. There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 5 or 3 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches. Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel to Japan?    On this page, we picked the best Kakigori from the Kasai region, a total of 7 prefectures. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel there?   繁體字（traditional chinese list)   日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店，當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！   在這篇文章，我們為您從關西地區總共 7 個縣中，挑選了最好的刨冰   Kansai (Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama) Mie 1. Akafuku 2. Bingsu Bing 3. THE FUNATSUYA Shiga 1. Mikuriyaudon 2. Garando 3. Sajo Towson 4.read moreThe BEST 5 Shaved ice in Kansai

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Kanto)

By ninjakotan

Wagashi (Japanese Traditional Dessert, Best 10 in Kanto)   English list ”WAGASHI” is traditional Japanese confectionery, strongly connected to the four seasons. You can enjoy the visual beauty of WAGASHI as well as its delicious flavor. One way to enjoy WAGASHI is to learn about its history, which is deeply rooted in the motifs and events of the four seasons. WAGASHI is made in various regions of Japan, taking advantage of local agricultural products. Here are our original best 10 rankings of WAGASHI in Kanto regions based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches. Why don’t you find your favorite WAGASHI ?   繁體字（Traditional Chinese list） 和菓子這詞是指跟四季緊密相連的日本傳統點心。這種傳統點心不但能從味覺上品味，也可以從視覺上享受它們的美感。而了解藏在和菓子上的圖案背後的歷史和它們與四季的關連，亦不失為一個品味它的方法。 另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。 為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出關東地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名! 你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧!   Best 10 in Kanto 1. Botamochi (Tochigi Prefecture) 2. Igamanjyu (Saitama Prefecture) 3. Akamochi (Ibaraki Prefecture) 4. Kushidango (Tokyo) 5. Kakimochi (Chiba Prefcture) 6. Udemanjyu (Saitama Prefecture) 7. Kurinoshibukawani (Saitama Prefecture) 8. Yakimanjyu (Gunma Prefecture) 9. Kusamochi (Tochigi Prefecture) 10. Sakamanjyu (Kanagawa Prefectre)     1. Botamochi (Tochigi Prefecture) Glutinous and non-glutinous rice mashed together, rolled into a bale shape, and wrapped in a sweet bean paste.  Photo source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2. Igamanjyu (Saitama Prefecture) Igamanju, aread moreWagashi (Best 10 in Kanto)

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Hokkaido & Tohoku)

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Wagashi (Japanese Traditional Dessert, Best 10 in Hokkaido & Tohoku)     ”WAGASHI” is traditional Japanese confectionery, strongly connected to the four seasons. You can enjoy the visual beauty of WAGASHI as well as its delicious flavor. One way to enjoy WAGASHI is to learn about its history, which is deeply rooted in the motifs and events of the four seasons. WAGASHI is made in various regions of Japan, taking advantage of local agricultural products. Here are our original best 10 rankings of WAGASHI in Hokkaido & Tohoku regions based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches. Why don’t you find your favorite WAGASHI?     和菓子這詞是指跟四季緊密相連的日本傳統點心。這種傳統點心不但能從味覺上品味，也可以從視覺上享受它們的美感。而了解藏在和菓子上的圖案背後的歷史和它們與四季的關連，亦不失為一個品味它的方法。 另外，這些和菓子都是使用本地種植的農產物，在日本各地製造的。 為了讓大家更加了解在日本最受歡迎的和菓子，我們根據社交平台的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出北海道和東北地區最受歡迎的十個和菓子排名! 你也快點來找你心目中覺得最好吃的和菓子吧!   Best 10 in Hokkaido, Tohoku 1. Imo-mochi / imo-dango (Hokkaido) 2. Kinkamochi (Aomori Prefecture ) 3. Oyaki (Aomori Prefecture) 4. Hinamanju (Iwate Prefecture) 5. Shidami dango (Iwate Prefecture) 6. Ochamochi (Iwate Prefecture) 7. Ganzuki (Iwate Prefecture) 8. Bekomochi (Aomori Prefecture) 9. Bekomochi (Hokkaido) 10. Sasamaki (Yamagata Prefecture)   1. Imo-mochi / imo-dango (Hokkaido) Manjyu（steamed bun) made by mashing steamed potatoes and baking them until they are charred.     Photo source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 2. Kinkamochi (Aomori Prefecture)read moreWagashi (Best 10 in Hokkaido & Tohoku)

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Best 100 cycling roads in Japan

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Best 100 cycling road in Japan      We present the model routes for cycle tourism set by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. We have now listed 100 model routes. The Japanese Government designated six “NATIONAL CYCLE ROUTES,” of 100 routes, which meet strict standards in terms of both tangible and intangible. We looked at English and traditional Chinese websites for foreigners who do not fully understand Japanese to experience cycle tourism in Japan. As a result, we listed 60 English websites and 46 traditional Chinese websites with links. Foreign travelers can easily understand the foreign language websites of Okayama and Fukuoka prefectures. Both prefectures have a wide variety of cycling routes, making them a good choice for many cyclists. As travelers need to rent bicycles, we have also listed 66 sites where we were able to find information on bike rental on their official websites. We hope that you will include cycle tourism as one of your travel options in Japan. 這次將為各位介紹國土交通省制定的100條自行車旅遊示範路線。並且其中 6 條為日本政府嚴格篩選、符合標準路線的指定“全國自行車道”。 我們搜索了各自行車路線的英文及中文網站，以便不懂日文的旅客能於日本體驗自行車旅遊。現時已發布了 60 個英文網站及 46 個中文網站。 岡山縣和福岡縣均設有翻譯網站以便外國遊客閱覧。兩個縣均有多種自行車路線，因此非常推薦給許多騎自行車的人。 此外，我們也考量到各位旅客可能需要租用自行車，並於官方網站上發布了 66 個提供自行車租用服務的網站。期待各位旅客能把自行車旅遊作為到訪日本理由之一。   National Cycle Route Hokkaido & Tohoku Hokkaido, Miyagi, Fukushima Kanto Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba, Kanagawa Chubu Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano, Shizuoka, Aichiread moreBest 100 cycling roads in Japan

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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chubu

By ninjakotan

The BEST 5 Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Chubu)     One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer. There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 3 or 5 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches. Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children. On this page, we picked the best Kakigori from the Chubu region, a total of 9 prefectures. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel there?     日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店，當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！ 在這篇文章，我們為您從中部地區總共 9 個縣中，挑選了最好的刨冰。 Chubu Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi Niigata 1. Mizuya 2.  Kori Umemotoya 3. Syukure Toyama 1.  Otaya 2. HANA 3. Lee’s Taiwan Kitchen 4. Yamakawa Ice Yamamuro 5. KISSA SPECIAL STAR lims Ishikawa 1. Tsubomi 2. Kureha 3. Rakuganmoroeya Fukui 1. Caferead moreThe BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chubu

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Summary of July itinerary in Japan (Hokkaido)

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Summary of July itinerary in Japan (Hokkaido) From Saturday, July 2 to Monday, July 4, I traveled to Hokkaido (Kushiro and Akkeshi). On this trip, I was able to eat more seasonal seafood and local cuisine than on any previous trip. I was also able to enjoy the great national parks at Lake Akan and the Kushiro Marshland, as well as the wonderful flora and fauna, including nationally protected species like the marimo and the Japanese (tancho) crane. Even in early July, when it was extremely hot in Japan, the temperatures in Kushiro and Akkeshi were 5 to 10°C cooler than in Honshu, making it the perfect summer vacation. I strongly recommend this itinerary for July in Japan. Here is a summary of the trip and some notes.   Table of contents 1.”100 best of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” by this itinerary in Japan 3. Travel precautions for the itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. July 2 (Saturday) Day 1 6. July 3 (Sunday) Day 2 7. July 4 (Monday) Day 3   Again, each time, this itinerary was also created withread moreSummary of July itinerary in Japan (Hokkaido)

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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Kanto

By ninjakotan

Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Kanto)   One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer. There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 3 or 5 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches. Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children. On this page, we picked the best Kakigori from the Kanto region, a total of 8 prefectures. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel there?   日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。 但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店。當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！ 在這篇文章，我們為您從關東地區總共 8 個縣中，挑選了最好的刨冰。   Kanto Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, kanagawa Ibaraki 1.Cha no Kimuraen 2. Iseya 3.Yuki Miruku 4.Cafe202 5. Imoyasu Tochigi 1.Shogetsu Himuro 2. Komorebi no Sato Kotoji 3. Sakaeya 4. Nikko Coffee Goyoteidori 5. Wajindo Gunma 1. Iseya 2. Fugaya 3. Jumonji 4. William’s Park 5. Yagiya Saitama 1.Asamireizoread moreThe BEST 5 Shaved ice in Kanto

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July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido Meal edition) (Monday, July 4th)   Table of contents 1. Ramen Maruhira 2. Restaurant Izumiya 3. Restaurant Tancho   1. Ramen Maruhira On the last day of my trip, I had Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen for breakfast at Kushiro’s most popular ramen restaurant, Ramen Maruhira. Ramen Maruhira has been in business since 1959. It is located in a residential area outside of downtown Kushiro Station, Suehiro-cho, and Kushiro Fisherman’s Wharf MOO. It is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is a restaurant for breakfast and lunch. I took a cab to Ramen Maruhira, and when I arrived at 9:25 a.m., the restaurant was already open and there were four customers. It seemed to open a little earlier than 9:30. Ramen Maruhira offers only shoyu ramen and shio ramen. However, there are three sizes available: regular, large, and extra-large. The prices are Yen 700, Yen 800, and Yen 900, respectively. There is no beer or other alcoholic beverages, probably because the restaurant is not open at night. I ordered the regular shoyu ramen. Some of the regular customers ordered shio ramen. Ramen Maruhira’s soy sauce ramen looked ordinary, but when I drankread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido) (Monday, July 4th)   Table of contents 1. Kushiro Shitsugen (Kushiro Marshland) 2. Kushiro Japanese Crane Reserve   1. Kushiro Shitsugen (Kushiro Marshland) On the last day of my trip to Kushiro and Akkeshi, I went to Kushiro Marshland by “Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko-go“. The Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko-go I used is as follows. Depart Kushiro Station at 11:06,  arrive at Kushiro Shitsugen Station at 11:32,  Fare Yen 440 The “Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko-go” has unreserved seats in Car No. 1 and reserved seats in Cars No. 2 to 4. Cars No. 2 to 4 are observation cars with large windows, so you can fully enjoy the view of Kushiro Marshland. The observation car (reserved seat) costs Yen 530 in addition to the fare, but it is worth it. There are two types of seats in the observation car (reserved seats): box seats and bench seats for two. Bench seats are located on the right side of the train in the direction of travel, at right angles to the window, so they offer a better view of the scenery. However, it is the box seats that offer the best view of Kushiro Marshland. Box seats areread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido)

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The BEST Shaved ice (Hokkaido & Tohoku)

By ninjakotan

The BEST 3-5 Kakigori – Shaved ice (Japanese Traditional Summer Dessert, Hokkaido & Tohoku)        One of the best things in Japanese summer is Kakigori, which is a traditional Japanese ice dessert served with various syrups or fruits. It is honestly the best refreshing food during Japan’s hot and humid summer. There are tons of cafes or restaurants that serve Kakigori so it is difficult to decide which one to go to. So we picked the best 3 or 5 Shaved Ice Stores for each prefecture based on the number of accesses on food reviews sites and the number of web searches. Some of them are located in parks or zoos, where you can enjoy it with your children. Why don’t you try this Japanese summer dessert when you travel to Japan? 日本的夏天最好就是配上冷冰冰的刨冰(かき氷)了。那是一種淋上各種糖漿或水果的傳統日本冰甜點。這大概是對付在日本夏季的炎熱天氣來説最好的食物吧! 在日本賣刨冰的店可説是數之不盡，要去哪一家想必也令大家頭痛。但是不用擔心，我們根據食評網站的引用次數和網絡搜索引擎的搜尋次數，為大家整理出在每個縣市精選了3至５家最佳刨冰店，當中既有在公園也有在動物園內的刨冰店，適合一家老少一起去享受！當你夏天來日本旅行時，也來試試這種冷冰冰的日本夏季特色甜點吧！   Hokkaido & Tohoku (Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima) Hokkaido 1. Kakigori & Food Poketto 2. Little Juice Bar  3. Mother Rich Aomori 1. Tamura Kori Hanbai Ten  2. BORU-NO CAFE 3. Okage Cha Ya Iwate 1. Kominka Stay & Cafe 2. Oshiruko Takashimaya 3. Chikuhou Miyagi 1. Murakamiya Mochiya Ten 2. Bonkura 3. Itagaki Akita 1. Koueido 2. Oyatsu No Miseread moreThe BEST Shaved ice (Hokkaido & Tohoku)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido Meal edition) (Sunday, July 3)   Table of Contents 1.  Oyster Bar Pitresk (Conchiglie) 2. Charcoal Grill Aburiya (Conchiglie) 3. Azumaya Kawakita Branch   1.  Oyster Bar Pitresk (Conchiglie) After finishing sightseeing in Akkeshi in the morning, I had raw oysters at Oyster Bar Pitresk in the Akkeshi Taste Terminal “Conchiglie” while drinking Akkeshi Whiskey. It is an alternative to a waiting bar before lunch. “Oysters from Akkeshi” (season: May-August, December-February) are Hokkaido’s summer “PRIDE FISH” as selected by Japan Fisheries Co-operative. The year-round low sea water temperature in Akkeshi makes it possible to ship oysters year-round. There is an island called Oyster Island (officially Benten Island) in Lake Akkeshi where oysters are cultivated. “Oysters from Akkeshi” are actually delicious from fall to winter when the meat becomes plump and tasty, but since Akkeshi is the only area where oysters can be eaten in summer, it is chosen as the “PRIDE FISH” of summer. The whisky produced at the Akkeshi Distillery is also a specialty of Akkeshi. Akkeshi Distillery started distilling whisky in October 2016 with a strong desire to “make whisky like Islay malt using traditional Scottish methods. Two years after theread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido) (Sunday, July 3)   Table of Contents 1. Kokutaiji Temple 2. Akkeshi Shrine 3. Shogyoji Temple 4. Akkeshi Taste Terminal, Conchiglie 5. Akkeshi-Ohashi Bridge 6. Lupin the Third Wrapping Train 7. Flower Clock and Kushiro Sunset     1. Kokutaiji Temple I headed from Kushiro City to Akkeshi-cho to fully enjoy sightseeing in Akkeshi on July 3 (Sun.). I used the following transportation to Akkeishi-cho. Depart Kushiro Station at 8:18,  Nemuro Line “bound for Nemuro Station”,  arrive at Akkeshi Station at 9:11,  Fare Yen 1,130 After arriving at Akkeshi Station, I immediately changed to a bus and headed for Kokutaiji Temple. The transportation I used was as follows. Depart Akkeshi station at 9:15,  Kokutaiji line,  arrive at  Kokutaiji Temple at 9:22,  Fare Yen 170 Kokutaiji Temple was built by the Edo Shogunate in 1804 and is one of the three official temples in Ezo. The other two are Usu Zenkoji Temple (Date City) and Samani Tojuin Temple (Samani Town). The three official temples in Ezo were intended to provide funeral rites for Japanese who died in Ezo (present-day Hokkaido) and to propagate Buddhism to the Ainu people. They were also meant as aread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido)

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Peace Memorial Ceremonies during the Summer

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Peace Memorial Ceremonies during the Summer   English list   During summer in Japan, many parts of the country commemorate some of the events during the Pacific War. For example, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki or the day the Pacific War ended. These events marked Japan’s history, and many people passed away during the war. They are remembered and commemorated in Japan by holding ceremonies dedicated to peace or by having “Toro Nagashi” events. “Toro Nagashi” means making small paper lanterns with peace messages written and then floating them in the river. These are beautiful and moving ceremonies worth visiting while traveling in Japan in the summer. Here is a compilation of some of these events held throughout the country.   繁体中文（traditional chinese list)   毎年夏季，日本各地都會舉辨紀念太平洋戰爭的活動、 例如廣島和長崎原子彈爆炸或是太平洋戰爭結束的那一天。這些事件標誌著日本的歷史，並且通過舉行和平儀式、「灯籠流し」等活動, 紀念於戰爭中逝去的人及祈求和平。「灯籠流し」在中國，台灣的文化中是指水燈祭、製作寫有和平信息的小紙燈籠，然後將它們漂浮在河中。這些美麗動人的儀式很推薦各位於夏天日本旅行時參觀。以下有一些全國各地舉行紀念活動的資訊。   Hokkaido & Tohoku (Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima) Kanto (Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa) Chubu (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi) Kansai (Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama) Chugoku (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi) Shikoku (Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi) Kyushu & Okinawa (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa)     Umi No Bon Festival Lantern Floating and Fireworks Festival Mitama Festivalread morePeace Memorial Ceremonies during the Summer

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Aiming to bridge the travel divide

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Aiming to bridge the travel divide   Table of Contents 1. Thinking through the Continued Zero Sales 2. What is the Travel Divide? 3. Frequency of travel among seniors has declined sharply 4. Traveling is the No. 1 hobby of seniors 5. Travel lowers dementia risk 6. Invisible handicapped accessible to Travel for the Disabled 7. Family travelers show a sharp decline in overseas travel 8. Family international travel extends children’s curiosity 9. Travel Divide among Millennials 10. Conclusion     1. Thinking through the Continued Zero Sales We have had zero sales since the company’s inception on December 7, 2021. Naturally, we are in the red for our costs. The reason is due to the inability of individual foreign tourists to come to Japan due to COVID-19. Europe, the U.S., and some Asian countries reopened overseas travel since spring 2022. We had expected that the Japanese government would ease the entry of individual foreign tourists in the fall of 2022. However, we must say that the easing of re-entry in the fall of 2022 has become more difficult by increasing the number of COVID-19-positive since mid-July (the 7th wave). Our deficit will continue until the easing of immigration. I’veread moreAiming to bridge the travel divide

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July itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido Meal edition) (Saturday, July 2)   Table of contents 1. Local cuisine Nabekyu 2. Izakaya Buu 3. Tsubu-yaki Kadoya   1. Local cuisine Nabekyu Our first meal on this trip to Hokkaido was at NabeKyu, a local restaurant in Lake Akan. I entered the restaurant just before 11:20 a.m., but it was already more than half full. It is a very popular restaurant. My main goal at “Nabekyu” was sashimi of Lake Akan’s specialty, Hime-masu (kokanee), which is only available from May to July. However, in 2022, the Hime-masu fishing season ended a few weeks in May, and no sashimi was offered. It was a pity because I visited Lake Akan with the top priority of Hime-masu sashimi. However, grilled Hime-masu was on the menu, so I ordered it. The grilled salted Hime-masu had a very elegant taste and was very easy to eat. As I wrote in my BLOG on July 24th, Hime-masu is a landlocked form of Sockeye Salmon. In the Ainu language, it is called kapacep. It is native to Lake Akan and Lake Chimikeppu (Abashiri County, Hokkaido). Since I was unable to try the sashimi of Hime-masu, I orderedread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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Character Trains for kids

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Character Trains for kids     ENGLISH LIST   Many character trains for kids are in operation in Japan. Your children will surely be delighted to take a ride on one of these trains with your family. Please refer to the map below for the arrival and departure stations of the character trains. In many cases, the trains only run a few times a day or only on holidays. Please check the website with the link for information on the train’s operation.     繁体中文（Traditional chinese list）   日本各地有很多小孩向的主題列車。 如果小孩們和家人一起乘坐主題列車，一定能令他們感到開心。 我們已經整理了主題列車的出發和到達站的地圖以及各種資訊，以供各位參考。 在大部分情況下，主題列車一天不會有過多的班次，或者只有假日才能乘搭。 請查看以下聯結的網站以獲取更多信息。 Hokkaido & Tohoku (Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima) Kanto (Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa) Chubu (Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi) Kansai (Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama) Chugoku (Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi) Shikoku (Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi) Kyushu & Okinawa (Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Okinawa)     POKÉMON with YOU Mangattan liner Doraemon Train THOMAS LAND　20th Anniversary Train Chibi Maruko-chan Train Train Oigawa Railway DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Hello Kitty Shinkansen Kitaro Train Case Closed Train (Konan Train) Chuggington Train Anpanman Train Shimanto green line Railroad Hobby Train Aso Boy Orange Railway & Kumamonread moreCharacter Trains for kids

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July itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido)

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July itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido) (Saturday, July 2)   Table of Contents 1. Ainu Kotan 2. Lake Akan Cruise 3. Ainu Theater 4. Nusamai Bridge   １. Ainu Kotan I traveled to Kushiro City and Akkeshi City in Hokkaido for three days and two nights from July 2 (Sat) to 4 (Mon). Of course, we also delivered our luggage and enjoyed “luggage-free travel” on this trip. Flights from Haneda Airport to Kushiro Airport are as follows Depart Haneda Airport at 8:05,  JAL541, arrive at Kushiro Airport at 9:40 Kushiro Airport is nicknamed “Tancho Kushiro Airport”. It is named after the red-crowned cranes that breed in the Kushiro Marshlands and other areas around Kushiro. A crane monument is placed at the bus stop after arriving at Kushiro Airport. I took a bus from Kushiro Airport to Lake Akan. The bus I used is as follows. Depart Kushiro Airport at 10:00,  Airport Liner No.1,  arrive at Akanko Onsen at 11:15,  Fare Yen 2,190 It takes 45 minutes (about 20 km) from Kushiro Airport to Kushiro Station. On the other hand, the distance from Kushiro Airport to Lake Akan is 55 km, more than twice the distance from Kushiro Station, butread moreJuly itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hokkaido)

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Nagashi Somen : A traditional summer noodle in Japan

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Nagashi Somen : A traditional summer noodle in Japan English LIST   “Nagashi Somen” is the first thing that comes to Japanese People‘s minds when they think of summer meals in Japan. People pick thin somen noodles with their chopsticks that are flowing down in cold water in a slanted bamboo chute and dip the noodles in tsuyu sauce. It is a cool and refreshing way of eating, which is perfect for the hot and humid Japanese summer. It is a meal but also a fun event during Japanese summer.   There is also “Somen Nagashi” where noodles are flowing around a motorized slider machine instead of bamboo chut. These Somen Nagashi machines are commercially available, so you can enjoy “Somen Nagashi” at home with your family as well.   Here is a list of 28 “Nagashi Somen” and “Somen Nagashi” restaurants in Japan in English and traditional Chinese characters. If you are planning to visit these areas, why don’t you try the Japanese fun summer tradition? The most popular restaurants are Hirobun (Kyoto Prefecture), Tsukimae-no-taki Momijien (Ibaraki Prefecture), Miwa Somen Nagashi (Nara Prefecture), Chaya Kado (Kanagawa Prefecture), and Amidagatakiso (Gifu Prefecture).   繁體中文（Traditional Chinese LIST）   說起日本的夏日美食，各位首先聯想到的可能就是“流水素面”。把竹子劈成兩半後，於竹子中間倒入冷水和素面，並用筷子夾取流動的素麵食用。這是一種非常適合在炎熱夏天的飲食方式。不只可以享用清爽美味的素面，更是作為一項有趣的消暑活動, 日本國內十分受歡迎。 另外，最近市面上開始販售能把素麵放進桌邊周圍的人造水流裡流動，在家也能享受“流水素面”的塑料桌子。read moreNagashi Somen : A traditional summer noodle in Japan

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Fed up with too much luggage for travel with children

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Fed up with too much luggage for international travel with children   Table of Contents 1. Oh, I want to travel abroad!  2. What is this? This amount of luggage! 3. Wish we could rent locally.   1. Oh, I want to travel abroad!  Traveling, especially overseas travel had always been a hobby of mine, and I had enjoyed traveling abroad every year since I was a student and even after I got married. However, I always had the thought in the back of my mind, “If I have children, I will not be able to travel abroad as often as I would like. In fact, for several years after the birth of my child, I gave up on the idea of traveling abroad. But in my heart, the desire to travel abroad was simmering. Oh, I want to go, I want to travel. I want to go abroad. Finally, I reached the end of my patience and took on the challenge of traveling abroad with my child. The destination was Italy, which my husband and I love and have visited many times before. We decided to go on a free tour because a time-limited tour is a bit difficultread moreFed up with too much luggage for travel with children

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Summary of June itinerary in Japan ( Osaka, Kyoto )

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Summary of June itinerary in Japan ( Osaka, Kyoto )   I traveled to Osaka, Kyoto, and Aichi Prefectures from Wednesday, June 8 to Friday, June 10. On this trip, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal seafood and local cuisine such as sea bass and sweetfish, and visit wonderful sightseeing spots such as world heritage sites, national treasures, and national important cultural properties. I strongly recommend that you travel in June, especially in Osaka, Kyoto, and Aichi Prefectures, which are not suitable for travel in July and August due to the extremely hot weather. Here is a summary of our trip and some notes.   Table of contents 1.”100 best of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” by this itinerary in Japan 3. Travel precautions for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. June 8 (Wednesday) Day 1 6. June 9 (Thursday) Day 2 7. June 10 (Friday) Day 3   Again, each time, this itinerary was also created with the objective of “eating all the seasonal seafood and local cuisine”. Food is the first priority, and sightseeing spots are second. Nevertheless,read moreSummary of June itinerary in Japan ( Osaka, Kyoto )

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June itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi Meal edition)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi Meal edition) (Friday, June 10)   Table of contents 1. Restaurant Kitamura 2. Cafe Milan 3. Takeyoshi 4. Sumiyoshi, Kabuto, Izakaya Tsuruhachi   1. Restaurant Kitamura I had a late breakfast before my stroll at “Miyama’s Thatched Village (Kayabuki no sato)”. I ordered “mori soba” (Yen 840), “rice with raw egg” (Yen 320), “dish simmered in regional chicken liver” (Yen 430), and “dish simmered venison with ginger” (Yen 430) at “Restaurant Kitamura“. “Mori soba” is most popular buckwheat noodle at “Restaurant Kitamura”. It is made from buckwheat flour harvested in Miyama and ground on a millstone. The soba noodles are handmade in the restaurant every day. Despite being handmade soba, the noodles were very thin and made me feel that they were well worked. The amount of Soba was a little small, but it was a very tasty “mori soba”. The “rice with raw egg” was made with freshly caught local eggs, and the rich yolk of the egg was delicious and irresistible. The chicken and venison used in the “dish simmered in regional chicken liver” and “dish simmered venison with ginger” were also caught in Miyama. The meat is locally produced,read moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi Meal edition)

Miyama's Thatched Village
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June itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi prefecture)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi prefecture) (Friday, June 10)   Table of contents 1. Miyama’s Thatched Village (Kayabuki-no-Sato) 2. Miyama folklore museum 3. Chii Hachiman Shrine 4. Kobayashi Family Residence 5. Nagoya City Hall / Aichi Prefectural Office   1. Miyama’s Thatched Village (Kayabuki-no-Sato) I went to Miyama, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, in the morning on June 10. The transportation I used was as follows Depart Kyoto Station at 8:04,  San-in Line “bound for Sonobe”,  arrive at Sonobe Station at 8:51 Depart Sonobe Station at 8:52,  San-in Line “bound for Goma”,  arrive at Hiyoshi Station at 9:01 Depart Hiyoshi Station at 9:10,   Miyama Sonobe Line “bound for Kyu Chii Elementary School”,  arrive at Miyama Clinic at 9:45 Total fare: Yen 1,370 I got off at the Miyama Clinic bus stop and rented a bicycle at the Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center to go to Miyama’s Thatched Village (Kayabuki-no-Sato). Electric bicycles were Yen 1,500 per day. However, the price will double to Yen 3,000 per day from July 1, 2022. The Kyoto Tamba Kogen Quasi-National Park Visitor Center (bike rental office) offers free luggage storage. It took about 20 minutes to get to “Miyama’s Thatched Villageread moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kyoto, Aichi prefecture)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto Meal edition)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto Meal edition) (Thursday, June 9)   Table of contents 1. Soba Restaurant Aoi 2. Seppourai Kyoto Station Building Store   1. Soba Restaurant Aoi For my first lunch in Kyoto, I had hamo (conger pike) somen (Yen 1,380 ) at “Soba Restaurant Aoi” located in the Kintetsu Mall Miyakomimichi in Kyoto Station. I chose the somen despite the fact that it is a soba noodle restaurant because it has Hamo no Yubiki (parboiled conger pike) on top of the somen. Hamo (conger pike) cuisine is famous for Kyoto in summer. It has been selected as one of the “Our Regional Cuisines” by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan as “grilled hamo”. Although grilled hamo has been selected as one of “Our Regional Cuisines”, I definitely Hamo no Yubiki (parboiled conger pike) as my favorite hamo dish. I think the contrast between the white parboiled hamo and the red plum sauce is a great contrast and looks very nice. There are not many white and red dishes other than parboiled hamo, which is why it makes parboiled hamo stand out against other dishes. The hamo no somen was also a veryread moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto Meal edition)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto prefecture)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto prefecture) (Thursday, June 9)   Table of contents 1. Toji Temple 2. Fushimi Inari Taisha 3. Hotoji Temple 4. Tofukuji Temple 5. Saisho Kongoin Temple / Funda-in (Sesshuji Temple) 6. Unryu-in 7. Sennyuji Temple   1. Toji Temple I went to Toji Temple at 8:00 in the morning on June 9. Toji Temple is registered as a World Heritage site as a component of “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities),” and its Kondo and five-story pagoda are designated as national treasure buildings. The five-story pagoda of Toji Temple is visible from the Shinkansen, making it the most viewed temple by visitors to Kyoto. Toji Temple was founded in 796. It was built as an national temple for the protection of the Heian-kyo capital. Later, in 823, Emperor Saga bestowed Toji Temple to Kukai (Kobo Daishi), who made it the Konpon Dojo (fundamental training hall) of Shingon esoteric Buddhism. Toji Temple is the only remaining structure from the Heian-kyo period. Due to several fires, no buildings from the time of its foundation remain in Toji Temple. However, the orderly arrangement of the temple buildings in a straight line from south toread moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kyoto prefecture)

mackerel sushi
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June itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka Meal edition)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka Meal edition) (Wednesday, June 8)   Table of contents 1. Soraben 2. Okonomiyaki “Abeton” 3. Sushi “Abaraya”   1. Soraben For breakfast on June 8, I had a “Soraben (Sky bento)” at Haneda Airport. This trip to Osaka/Kyoto has nothing to do with Fukuoka Prefecture, but I bought a “Yamaya Mentai Saizen” (Yen 1,350) from Fukuoka Prefecture. The “Yamaya Mentai Saizen” is one of the more expensive “Soraben” sold at Haneda Airport. However, when I opened the lid of the bento, I found that the coloring was very plain. I was disappointed after opening the lid, because I think coloring is very important for both “Ekiben” and “Soraben”. The taste was good, but it was not good enough to make up for the very plain coloring. Considering the price, I felt that it was a very overpriced “Soraben”. I knew I shouldn’t have bought a Fukuoka bento at Haneda Airport.   2. Okonomiyaki “Abeton” After sightseeing at Shitennoji Temple, I had okonomiyaki at “Abeton“, which is located a little more than 5 minutes away on foot. “Abeton” is located in an underground shopping mall called “Abechika”. It is located on the Shitennoji Templeread moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka Meal edition)

Kanshinji Temple
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June itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka prefecture)

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June itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka prefecture) (Wednesday, June 8)   Table of contents 1. Tsutenkaku Tower 2. Yasui Shrine 3. Shoman-in 4. Shitennoji Temple 5. Sumiyoshi Taisha 6. Kanshinji Temple 7. Eboshigata Hachiman Shrine 8. Nagano Shrine   1. Tsutenkaku Tower Traveled to Osaka and Kyoto prefectures from June 8th (Wednesday) to 10th (Friday). It was a sunny day for all three days on the trip just before the rainy season. I often cycled around sightseeing spots on all three days, and my face and arms were tanned black. On Wednesday, June 8th, I flew from Haneda Airport to Itami Airport, took a limousine bus to Osaka City, and then went around sightseeing spots in Osaka. The transportation I used are as follows. Depart Haneda Airport at 7:30,  JAL103,  arrive at Itami Airport at 8:35 Depart Itami Airport at 9:05,  limousine bus “bound for Namba Station”,  arrive at Namba Station at 9:30,  Fare Yen 650 The limousine bus is fast and convenient from Itami Airport to Namba Station. Since the limousine bus uses the highway, it only takes 25 minutes from Itami Airport to Namba Station. By the way, it takes 16 minutes by subway from Shin-Osaka stationread moreJune itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Osaka prefecture)

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International Travel Stories of Wheelchair Users

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Wheelchair users want to travel abroad without any worries! Read about my experiences!   Table of Contents 1. My first trip abroad was to Hawaii 2. Any difficulties would be moving my luggage 3. Summary   Dear wheelchair users! I’d love to travel abroad! But, “I’m in a wheelchair…”? But do you ever think, “I’m in a wheelchair…” But, have you been holding back because you are in a wheelchair? I have been in a wheelchair due to a disability I was born with, but I have experienced international travel! So, before you give up, please read about my experiences! I am sure you will have passion and hope to travel abroad! ～My first trip abroad was to Hawaii～ My first trip abroad was to Hawaii as a graduation gift from high school. I chose Hawaii for two reasons. I wanted to test my English language skills because I was going to study English literature at the time, and I thought it would be an easy place to live in a wheelchair. The local people and bus drivers were very kind to me, and it was a wonderful trip. ～Any difficulties would be moving my luggage～ Overall, the trip wasread moreInternational Travel Stories of Wheelchair Users

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Summary of May itinerary in Japan (Kumamoto trip)

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Summary of May itinerary in Japan (Kumamoto trip) I travelled to Kumamoto Prefecture (partly Fukuoka Prefecture) from Tuesday, 17 May to Thursday, 19 May. On this trip I was able to eat a lot of seasonal seafood and local cuisine and visit wonderful tourist attractions such as World Heritage Sites, national treasures and national important cultural properties. As my main objective was to eat local cuisine, I was able to eat more local dishes than I have on previous trips. I would strongly recommend this May Japan itinerary to everyone. A summary of this trip and some notes are reported below.   Table of contents 1.”100 best of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” by this itinerary in Japan 3. Travel precautions for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. May 17 (Tuesday) Day 1 6. May 18 (Wednesday) Day 2 7. May 19 (Thursday) Day 3   As I repeat every time, this itinerary was also created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. However, Iread moreSummary of May itinerary in Japan (Kumamoto trip)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto Meal edition) (Thursday, May 19)   Table of Contents 1. Amakusa Champon Chiran 2. HERO KAI Kumamoto Station 3. Ramen Kusunoki   1. Amakusa Champon Chiran I had brunch at Amakusa Champon Chiran near Misumi Station on 19 May. Amakusa Champon is one of Japan’s “Three Great Champons”, along with Nagasaki Champon and Obama Champon. I am ashamed to say that I only knew Nagasaki chanpon. Obama Champon was developed in Obama Onsen (Obama-cho, Unzen City) in Nagasaki Prefecture. If we look up “Three Great Champons”, Tobata chanpon (Tobata Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) may be mentioned instead of Obama chanpon. Amakusa Champon is said to have started as an adaptation of Nagasaki chanpon techniques with the addition of Amakusa ingredients. Chiran was opened two years ago by the owner and his wife, who had been in business for many years in Nara Prefecture. Misumi is near owner’s wife home town, Amakusa. This ramen shop was very popular in Nara Prefecture and won the Grand Prix in the variety category of the ramen magazine “Ultimate Ramen 2020”. According to the owner, regular customers of Chiran in Nara sometimes come to Misumi Town, Ukiread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto prefecture)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto prefecture) (Thursday, May 19)   Table of contents 1. Einoo Tsurugi Shrine 2. Misumi Port Ferry Terminal (Pyramid of the Sea) 3. Misumi Station 4. Misumi West Port 5. Miike Coal Mine Manda Pit 6. Miike Coal Mine Miyanohara Pit   1. Einoo Tsurugi Shrine I went to “Einoo Tsurugi Shrine”, which is about a 10-minute walk from the accommodation “Kappo Ryokan Shoukin-kan” on the morning of May 19th. Einoo Tsurugi Shrine was founded in 713. It is said that Kaidogami (Tamayori-Hime) came on the back of a huge “Ray (Batoidea)” and was enshrined. At the dinner I had at Nishiki Sushi the day before, the master told me about Einoo Tsurugi Shrine. Residents around Einoo Tsurugi Shrine still do not eat “Ray (Batoidea)” as a god’s companion. A torii stood in the sea overlooking the Shiranui Sea. The precincts of Einoo Tsurugi Shrine (Uki City) are known as a viewing point for the Shiranui phenomenon. It has been designated as a national scenic spot as “Shiranui and Mizushima”. In 2022, the Shiranui phenomenon is scheduled to appear on the night of August 26th.   2. Misumi Port Ferry Terminal (Pyramid of theread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Kumamoto prefecture)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition) (Wednesday, May 18)   Table of contents 1. Hitoyoshi Ryokan 2. Yorifuji 3. Nishiki sushi   1. Hitoyoshi Ryokan Breakfast on May 18th was served at the accommodation “Hitoyoshi Ryokan“. I love breakfast at hot spring inns. Even though it’s breakfast, it’s great to be able to eat many kinds of side dishes. Also, the color of the small bowl containing many kinds of side dishes is beautiful. The breakfast at Hitoyoshi Ryokan was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had at a hot spring inn. I ate dried sweetfish for the first time. The Kuma River, which runs beside Hitoyoshi Ryokan, is famous for catching delicious sweetfish. The opening date for sweetfish fishing is June 1, so it’s a pity that I could only eat dried sweetfish this time. Next time, I wanted to revisit Hitoyoshi during the sweetfish fishing season. When I left the breakfast venue of “Hitoyoshi Ryokan”, beautiful flowers were laid. I was happy with the fresh flowers that matched the atmosphere of “Hitoyoshi Ryokan”. “Hitoyoshi Ryokan” is a wonderful ryokan, and the services of the landlady and female employees were also pleasant. The complaintread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto prefecture)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto prefecture) (Wednesday, May 18)   Table of contents 1. Shin-Yatsushiro Station / Yatsushiro Station 2. Kumamon Port Yatsushiro 3. Former Gunchiku-Shinchi Kogo sluice gate 4. Yatsushiro Municipal Museum 5. Shohinken 6. Yatsushiro Castle Ruins / Yatsushiro-gu 7. Ryuo Shrine 8. Shunkoji Temple 9. Yatsushiro Shrine (Myoken shrine)   1. Shin-Yatsushiro Station / Yatsushiro Station I moved from Hitoyoshi City to Yatsushiro City in the morning of May 18th (Wednesday). The transportation I used is as follows. Depart Hitoyoshi IC at 9:54,  highway bus “bound for Shin-Yatsushiro station”,  arrive at Shin-Yatsushiro station at 10:34 Depart Shin-Yatsushiro Station at 10:46, Kagoshima Main Line “bound for Yatsushiro”,  arrive at Yatsushiro station at 10:50,  total fare Yen 1,590 At Shin-Yatsushiro Station, there is Kumamon with a fireworks shaku ball. Kumamon with this shaku ball is named after the “Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition Festival“. The “Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition Festival” is held in October every year. In Yatsushiro City, there are more than 100 Kumamon in the city. There is also a Kumamon map. I didn’t know in advance that there were so many Kumamon in Yatsushiro, but I did see so many Kumamon in the city. Ifread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto prefecture)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Meal edition) (Tuesday, May 17)   Table of contents 1. Uemura Unagiya (Eel restaurant) 2. Sengetsu Shuzo 3. Hitoyoshi Ryokan   1. Uemura Unagiya (Eel restaurant) The first meal of this trip to Kumamoto was at “Uemura Unagiya“. “Uemura Unagiya” is a long-established eel restaurant that was founded in 1908 and has a history of more than 100 years. It has also been selected as one of the “100 famous tabelog restaurants”. It is the only “100 famous tabelog restaurants” in Hitoyoshi City. The restaurant opens at 10 am and the opening time is very early. I entered the restaurant at 11:00 am, but there were already several pairs of customers sitting in their seats. I ordered “Uzaku (vinegared eel and cucumber)” (Yen 800), “Eel Liver” (Yen 1,000), and “small Unaju (broiled eel served over rice in a lacquered box)” (Yen 3,200) at “Uemura Unagiya”. The taste of “Uzaku” was above average, but the “liver of eel” and “shige of eel” were excellent. As you can see in the picture, the volume of “eel liver” was as large as 20 eels. I think it’s the first time in my life that I’ve eatenread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

Aoi shrine
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May itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Prefecture)

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May itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Prefecture) (Tuesday, May 17)   Table of contents 1. Aoi Aso Shrine 2. Oikami Shrine, Hitoyoshi Castle Ruins 3. Iwaya-kumanoza Shrine 4. bridges, railroad tracks 5. Gansei-ji Temple 6. Kamada Shoyury / Tateyama Shop 7. Hitoyoshi Railway Museum, Hitoyoshi Station 8. Yamada Daio Shrine   1. Aoi Aso Shrine I traveled to Kumamoto prefecture from May 17th (Tuesday) for 2 nights and 3 days. First, I flew from Haneda Airport to Kagoshima Airport. The planes I used are as follows. Depart Haneda Airport at 7:40,  ANA2471,  arrive at Kagoshima Airport at 9:30 When I arrived at Kagoshima Airport, there was a footbath called “Oyattosa” near the bus stop. The great thing about “Oyattosa” is that people in wheelchairs can use the footbath while riding in a wheelchair. I think it’s a great initiative. I went to Hitoyoshi City by limousine bus. The limousine bus I used are as follows. Kagoshima Airport is overwhelmingly closer to Hitoyoshi City than Kumamoto Airport, so I used Kagoshima Airport. Depart Kagoshima Airport at 9:45,  arrive at Hitoyoshi IC at 10:37,  Fare Yen 1,420 After arriving in Hitoyoshi city, I had lunch and rented a bicycle to seeread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Kumamoto Prefecture)

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Seafood in season in June

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in June We will introduce the fish and shellfish that will be in season in June by dividing them into the whole of Japan and the prefectures ranked at the top. Please note that the season may vary depending on the region and year depending on the landing conditions due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only.   Table of contents 1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in June (whole Japan) 2. 1st place Miyagi prefecture (9 types) 3. 2nd place Nagasaki prefecture (8 types) 4. 3rd place Hokkaido (7 types) 5. 3rd place Shimane prefecture (7 types) 6. 5th place Ehime prefecture (6 types)   1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in June (whole Japan) The number of fish and shellfish that will be in season in June is 33 out of the 87 species surveyed, which is the second highest in a year. The following is a list of 33 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order. Fish horse mackerel, conger eel, sweetfish, chicken grunt, sardine, marlin, barracuda, flatfish, filefish, great amberjack, sillago, silver-stripe round herring, spanish mackerel, striped jack, Japanese sea bass, loach, flyingread moreSeafood in season in June