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Our article Accelerate Clothing Rental for Travelers in Tokyo

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Our article Accelerate Clothing Rental for Travelers in Tokyo   We are thrilled to announce that an interview with our CEO, Shinya Yamada, was featured in the March 5, 2024, issue of ‘International Hotel Management,’ a magazine dedicated to supporting hotel and ryokan management. Our recent initiatives have been accelerating clothing rental options for travelers in Tokyo, showcasing our commitment to enhancing travel experiences with convenient services. Published on the 5th and 20th of each month, ‘International Hotel Ryokan’ is a specialized magazine with a circulation of approximately 5,000 copies. It is a great honor to have our interview featured in such a prestigious publication dedicated to hotel and ryokan management. The primary readership of ‘International Hotel Management’ includes ‘hotel and ryokan company managers, general managers, owners,’ ‘ryokan unions, tourism associations, municipalities, business groups,’ ‘financial institutions, asset management, accountants, real estate,’ and ‘lodging-related services (reservations, IT systems, guest room amenities, architectural design, etc.).’ The detailed breakdown of readership is as follows: business hotels 41%; city hotels 13%; resort hotels and ryokans 18%; related industries (travel, amenities, etc.) 15%; finance and real estate 5%; various organizations and educational institutions 1%, and others 7%. Source： International Hotel Management   In addition to offeringread moreOur article Accelerate Clothing Rental for Travelers in Tokyo

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Without Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier

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Without Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier   In the airplane collision and fire incident at Haneda Airport on January 2, involving a Japan Airlines aircraft and a maritime patrol aircraft, all 379 passengers and crew members of the Japan Airlines plane managed to escape, an event that was reported internationally as a “miraculous escape.” This miraculous escape is attributed to the crew’s accurate evacuation guidance and the calm response of the passengers. A significant factor in the smooth escape was that passengers did not carry their luggage. During an engine trouble incident with a Japan Airlines aircraft at New Chitose Airport in February 2016, many passengers tried to escape with their luggage, leading to congestion in the aisles and chaos inside the aircraft. Although everyone managed to escape, attempting to take luggage could have led to a major disaster. Recently, I rode the Tobu Railway’s Spacia X express train, where I noticed large luggage from foreign tourists protruding into the aisle, obstructing the movement of the conductor and other passengers. In the event of an accident on this express train, such protruding luggage could have hindered escape, potentially leading to fatalities. Quick evacuation is crucial. The obstruction causedread moreWithout Luggage, Escape from Plane Crashes Becomes Easier

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Business Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry

By ninjakotan

Business Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry Our company, EDO KAGURA Corporation, has established a business alliance with four companies of the Tsuruga Group (Tsuruga Resort Co., Ltd., Tsuruga Tourism Development Co., Ltd., Hotel Yamaura Co., Ltd., and Abashiri Hokuten no Oka Co., Ltd., hereinafter referred to as ‘Tsuruga Group’). We have commenced offering our accessible travel service for luggage and language, ‘NINJA KOTAN,’ to guests of the Tsuruga Group from January 1, 2024. Our collaboration extends to 11 lodging facilities of the Tsuruga Group, a top group in Japan’s hotel industry, which is a great honor for us. Today, we are pleased to introduce the Tsuruga Group. The Tsuruga Group was founded in 1955 with the establishment of the Akan Grand Hotel. Since then, overcoming many challenges, their ‘Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga’ won the ‘JTB 2001 Excellent Service Ryokan Hotel’ award, standing at the pinnacle among 4,600 inns nationwide. In 2006, it was ranked first overall in the ‘Top 250 Popular Onsen Ryokan Hotels Chosen by Travel Professionals,’ hosted by the Tourism News Agency, establishing the Tsuruga Group as a top-class lodging group in Japan. In 2009, they launched the ‘Zero Carbon Project’ and wonread moreBusiness Alliance with Tsuruga Group, Leader in the Hotel Industry

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Courage to Change: Achieving Significant Growth in a Shrinking Market

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Courage to Change: Achieving Significant Growth in a Shrinking Market Recently, I had the opportunity to visit and learn from a company specializing in Samue, a type of traditional Japanese work clothing which has been gaining attention in the industry. In the past, like many other Japanese garment businesses, they relied on subcontractors for manufacturing and sold their products to traditional kimono stores. However, over the past 40 years, the kimono market has undergone significant changes. According to Yano Research Institute, the market plummeted from its peak of 1.8 trillion yen in 1981 to less than 200 billion yen in 2020. Faced with this drastic market change, the samue company, experiencing a decline in their wholesale clients, was forced to venture into the retail market. Retail required manufacturing tailored to detailed customer specifications. However, their three subcontractors found these changes to be too cumbersome and refused to adapt. As a result, the company was pushed to establish its own manufacturing facility. Selling samue under their own brand and expanding their market overseas, the company now enjoys a steady increase in sales. Eventually, all their subcontractors went out of business. From this visit, I was reminded of the importance of havingread moreCourage to Change: Achieving Significant Growth in a Shrinking Market

Jump
CategoriesAccessible tourism Activities Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan Others Sustainable travel

Travel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

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Travel Agency Registration: Stepping into a New Era Our company, EDO KAGURA Corporation, proudly announces a new beginning as a regional travel agency (Tokyo Metropolitan Governor’s Travel Business Registration, Area – No. 8490) as of December 28, 2023. Our initial focus is on promoting the Shinjuku district and its surrounding areas. We aim to spread the allure of Japan worldwide by designing travel products tailored for international tourists. Furthermore, we seek to facilitate tourist flow to regions like Hokkaido, using Shinjuku, especially Kagurazaka, as a hub for travel and transportation information. This new registration in the travel industry presents an excellent opportunity to introduce Japan’s traditional crafts and culture to visitors. We intend to incorporate various traditional craft experiences from Shinjuku and other Tokyo areas into our tours, bringing Japan’s rich culture and history closer to travelers. We are also eager to share the unique values of Japanese spiritual culture, like Zen philosophy, and our simple way of life with the world. Integrating a clothing rental service into our travel products will reduce the baggage burden for travelers, offering a more comfortable travel experience. This innovative approach in the travel industry is a first in the world and aims toread moreTravel Industry Registration: Stepping into a New Era

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Unhappy with Rental Cars? Solve Your Woes by Opting for Clothing Rental and Using Public Transport!

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Unhappy with Rental Cars? Solve Your Woes by Opting for Clothing Rental and Using Public Transport!   Table of Contents 1: Stress-Free Travel 2: Freedom from Alcohol Restrictions 3: Everyone Can Enjoy the View 4: Reducing Fatigue 5: Deep Interaction with Locals 6: Conclusion   1: Stress-Free Travel Lightening Your Luggage and Enhancing Public Transport Convenience: Using a clothing rental service significantly reduces your luggage, making mobility smoother and more accessible for using public transport. In particular, traveling light makes it easier to get around in Japan’s regional train stations, where escalators and elevators are scarce. Moreover, among the 47 prefectures across Japan, 33 (70%) have an accessible rate of less than 50% (according to a 2021 survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). Stress-Free Travel: A rental car in Japan can introduce unexpected challenges due to the opposite driving seat, different traffic rules, and potentially tricky conditions like snowy or mountainous roads. Utilizing clothing rental and public transportation frees you from these worries, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed and worry-free travel experience. Reduce the risk of traffic accidents and create richer travel memories.   2: Freedom from Alcohol Restrictions Public transportation allows you to enjoyread moreUnhappy with Rental Cars? Solve Your Woes by Opting for Clothing Rental and Using Public Transport!

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Discover what car rentals and clothing rentals have in common and make new choices for your trip!

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Discover what car rentals and clothing rentals have in common, and make new choices for your trip! Table of Contents 1: Freedom, Comfort 2: Convenience, Economy 3: No Hassle   1: Freedom, Comfort Do you know the commonalities between our traveler’s clothing rental and car rental services? There are indeed many. Understand these shared aspects and feel the convenience of our traveler’s clothing service. Freedom: Rental cars offer the allure of moving without being bound by public transport, allowing you to visit any place you desire. Similarly, clothing rental lightens your load, making moving stairs or slopes less burdensome and letting you see hidden local gems not found in guidebooks. Comfort: Traveling by rental car is comfortable and not influenced by the weather. Similarly, moving with only the essentials through a clothing rental means moving efficiently on rainy or snowy days without the need to deal with umbrellas.   2: Convenience, Economy Convenience: Rental cars can access locations inconvenient by public transport. Reducing luggage by clothing rental allows stress-free use of public transport. With a rental car, you can choose a 4WD to traverse mountain roads, for instance, selecting according to your purpose. With clothing rental, even if you’re planningread moreDiscover what car rentals and clothing rentals have in common and make new choices for your trip!

Nanshukan
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與HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營

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與HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營   本公司株式會社EDO KAGURA（本部:東京都新宿区、代表董事：山田真也、以下簡稱「EDO KAGURA」）決定與HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館（本部：鹿兒島縣鹿兒島市、代表董事：橋本龍次郎、以下簡稱「南洲館」）成為商業合作夥伴。今天我們要為各位介紹HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館。從2023年9月1日起，我們EDO KAGURA將開始為南洲館的住客提供無障礙的行李及語言的旅行服務「NINJA KOTAN」。 這是繼The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido之後的第二次業務合作。我們公司的「NINJA KOTAN」提供服裝租賃和旅行前禮賓服務。 而今天我們要為各位介紹HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館。   HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館 「HOTEL & RESIDENCE南洲館」是一家位於鹿兒島市的老字號住宿設施，並將於2024年迎來開業100週年。他們以「美味、親切、愉悅的酒店」為理念，為滿足各式各樣旅客的需求，至今仍然經常實施客房的改造、及提供多樣的體驗服務。 距離觀光區和鹿兒島隋一的市中心・天文館只需步行5分鐘，因此出入非常方便。 近年南洲館的客房進行了一次現代風格的翻新，有著各種的客房，如住宅式、宿舍式客房、以及以西鄉隆盛為主題的日式畫廊客房。 還有著可以從祖父母到孫子，一家人一起入住的「2世代，3世代方案」，以及可以與寵物狗一起入住的「狗狗計劃方案」。這種能滿足國內外遊客的各種需求的客房和服務極具吸引力。 此外，在南洲館的酒店大堂有提供燒酒品嚐的服務，以及與人力車和嘟嘟車合作的獨特體驗。 這些創新的客房和服務在各個旅遊預訂網站上均獲得極高的評價。 並且南洲館提供的「黑熊火鍋」在「全國火鍋大競技場」中獲得總優勝，深受國內外眾多顧客的一致好評。如下圖所示，「黑熊火鍋」的視覺效果也是令人驚嘆。 設施名稱：有限公司 南洲館 代表人   ：橋本龍次郎 地址      ：〒892-0842　鹿兒島縣鹿兒島市東千石町１９−１７ 開業時期：1924年4月 網址URL：https://nanshukan.co.jp/ 對於曾經出國旅行200-300次，熱愛旅行的人（代表董事・山田真也）來說，HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館的「美味、親切、愉悅的酒店」理念非常有魅力。事實上，旅行者對住宿的主要要求也可以概括為「美味、親切、愉悅」。 我認為在鹿兒島旅行的首要樂趣便是「美味（美食）」。而HOTEL & RESIDENCE南洲館除了「黑熊火鍋」，他們也有薩摩炸魚餅、鶏飯、豚骨、雞肉生魚片、銀帶鯡等各種在日本很有名的鄉土料理。 鹿兒島縣的畜牧業和漁業非常發達，黑毛牛、豬和肉雞的飼養數量都是位居日本第一。 此外，鰤魚、紅魽和鰻魚的養殖產量也是日本第一。 甜點方面，也有著一種叫做「白熊」，加了輕糖和紅糖的刨冰。 飲料方面，以「知覽茶」為首的「鹿兒島茶（日本茶）」的產量只僅次於靜岡縣。 並與日本茶產量持續下降的靜岡縣相反，鹿兒島縣的茶產量卻呈現上升趨勢，現在的產量為靜岡縣的93%。 可能鹿兒島縣成為全國第一也只是時間的問題。 而薩摩燒酒是清酒愛好者的必備品。HOTEL & RESIDENCE南洲館提供的燒酒品嚐服務可以說是最好的服務。鹿兒島縣廳舍的入口附近的電梯也放置著許多瓶薩摩燒酒。 對於想要品嚐鹿兒島美食的遊客來說，最好的地方就是聚集了大量餐廳的天文館。天文館有著近百間飲場店，提供各式各樣的美食佳餚。而且鹿兒島市旅遊諮詢中心也位於天文館內，所以對於旅客來說也是很方便的地方。 各位不坊嘗試入住距離天文館步行5分鐘的HOTEL & RESIDENCE 南洲館，享受一場美味、親切、愉悅的鹿兒島觀光嗎？    

Nanshukan
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Started business alliance with HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan (Kagoshima)

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Started business alliance with HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan (Kagoshima) EDO KAGURA Corporation (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President: Shinya Yamada) has started a business alliance with Nanshukan Co (Head office: Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture; Director: Ryujiro Hashimoto). EDO KAGURA will begin offering the “NINJA KOTAN” travel service to guests of Nanshukan on September 1, 2023. This business alliance is our second business partnership, following The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido. NINJA KOTAN is our service that provides clothing rental and pre-trip concierge. Today, we would like to introduce our business partner, HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan.   HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan is a long-established lodging hotel in Kagoshima City that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024. Under the concept of a “Delicious, Friendly, and Delightful hotel,” the hotel continues to make innovative efforts, such as room renewal and various experience services, to meet the diverse needs of travelers. The hotel is located just five minutes walk from sightseeing areas and Kagoshima’s most prestigious shopping district, Tenmonkan. In recent years, they renovated the guest rooms in a modern style, including gallery-style Japanese rooms with a theme of Takamori Saigo, dormitory-type rooms, and residence-type rooms. The hotel also offers aread moreStarted business alliance with HOTEL & RESIDENCE Nanshukan (Kagoshima)

Sapporo
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Many local authorities and hotels have endorsed our services

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Many local authorities and hotels have endorsed our services   Since the beginning of July, we have visited many local authorities, hotels, and railway companies to explain our services. Specifically, we visited the Hokkaido Government Tourism Bureau, Kagoshima Prefectural Government PR & Tourism Division, Hokkaido Tourism Organization, Kagoshima Prefectural Visitors Bureau, Sapporo Convention Bureau, Kushiro City Tourism Promotion Office Industry Promotion Department, Kushiro Tourism & Convention Association, Kushiro Shimbun, and Yagan Railway and many hotels. We want to thank everyone we have visited for their endorsement of our services and cooperation in expanding them. Thank you very much. The points that everyone appreciated about our services were that both the ‘clothing rental’ and ‘pre-trip concierge’ services contribute to improving the convenience of foreign visitors to Japan and are in line with accessible and sustainable tourism. Reducing the amount of luggage by renting clothes means that travelers can travel lighter and more accessible, freeing them from the hassles of pre-trip preparations, moving luggage during the trip, and cleaning up afterward. The reduction in baggage also contributes to the elderly, disabled people, and families using pushchairs, which aligns with the principle of accessible tourism. In addition, the reduced checked baggage on boardread moreMany local authorities and hotels have endorsed our services

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We can reduce the risk of lost baggage to zero

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We can reduce the risk of lost baggage to zero   Table of Contents 1: I have experienced lost baggage five times 2: Probability of lost baggage 3: How to eliminate lost baggage   1: I have experienced lost baggage five times Have you ever experienced lost baggage? I have experienced it five times. Lost baggage is the loss of checked baggage when boarding a flight at an airport. Only 5% of baggage is Lost/Stolen, and most of the reason is delayed bags in transit (75%).   BREAKDOWN OF MISHANDLED BAGS Source: SITA   The biggest reason for delayed bags is “Transfer mishandling (45%).” There are various reasons, such as “Failure to load” and “Ticketing error.”   REASONS FOR DELAYED BAGS Source: SITA   I have had two lost baggage incidents in the USA, one in Japan, one in Italy, and one in the UAE. The amount lost due to lost baggage is eventually covered by insurance. However, I hurt my personal and business trips as I needed time to shop for clothing and other items. In December 2022, flight delays and associated lost baggage prevented figure skating pairs competitors (Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara) who traveled from their baseread moreWe can reduce the risk of lost baggage to zero

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與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營

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與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始運營 本公司（株式會社EDO KAGURA）於2023年7月24日決定與The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido作為商業合作夥伴正式開始我們的服務（服裝租賃和旅行前禮賓服務）。今天我們要為各位介紹The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido。   The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido是提供公寓式住宿處的住宿設施。位於北海道上川郡東川町的中心部，以「在礦泉水和自然環境下生活，為您提供高品質的生活方式」為理念。距離旭川機場僅需10分鐘的車程，交通便利，為您提供有廚房和浴室的長期住宿處，方便您到處出行。 設施名稱：The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido 代表人：定居真希 地址：北海道上川郡東川町北町1-2-9 開業時期：2019 年 8 月 網址URL：https://peakvs.jp/ 作為一個過去在國內外旅行過200-300次，熱愛旅行的人來説（代表取締役　山田真也），The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido 所提倡「如同日常生活的旅行」的理念非常吸引。 相比從新千歲乘坐JR快速機場約40分鐘抵達的札幌站，或是乘坐機場巴士約30～40分鐘抵達的旭川市，所在於「距離旭川機場10分鐘車程」的地方可説是非常方便。 東川町在1985年時宣布當地為「攝影之町」，並於1994年舉辦「攝影甲子園」（此後每年舉辦），推動自然、文化和人們交流的「攝影好處多（写真映りのよい）」社區活動。而這樣的活動比「Instagrammable」更早開始。旅行時攝影是一種讓您能與當地人互動的交流工具，我們也很鼓勵外國遊客和當地人通過攝影進行交流。 從鎮外遷入東川町的人口不斷增加，從1994年的最低紀錄6,973人，到2018年的人口上升至8,382人，在日本所有的城鎮中，人口有持續增長是一件罕見的事。此外，東川町在商店街中引入「東川萬能卡（HUC）」，可以說是日本最早導入無現金的城鎮。 在冬天，您可以在東川町所在的大雪山旭岳（海拔2,291 m：北海道最高峰）享受各式各樣的滑雪體驗。而在夏天您也可以享受登山、釣魚、騎自行車、皮划艇、SUP、等多項戸外活動。 還有雪川釀酒廠等地方可以參觀。   旭岳 從地圖上看，東川町幾乎位於北海道的中心部分。可以輕鬆到訪深受遊客喜愛的富良野、美瑛以及北海道第二大城市旭川（旭山動物園等旅遊勝地）等地方進行一日遊。 為何不嘗試看看以東川町的The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido為據點，享受一場不一樣的北海道旅行 呢？   富良野   美瑛 The Peak Villa Suite Hokkaido的老闆和老闆娘，定居真希（代表）和定居美徳（營運總監）都有出版過自己的書籍。並且兩人都有長期在海外業務的經驗，因此英語會話完全不成問題。 對於外國遊客來說，我認為最重要的是能住在一個沒有語言障礙的住宿處。  

Kushiro
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Newspaper Kushiro Shimbun introduced our company through their article

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Newspaper Kushiro Shimbun introduced our company through their article The Kushiro Shimbun published an article about our company on 2 August. Thank you very much for posting the article. The article is based on my visit to the Kushiro Shimbun on 27 July. Some extracts are given below. “While travel demand is shifting from ‘urban’ to ‘rural,’ large suitcases are not accessible for international travelers who wish to use public transport in rural areas. Accessible travel is important to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). President Yamada says, ‘Large luggage stops the travelers going to the countryside.’ So this spring, President Yamada started a clothing rental business for overseas travelers. With even a little less luggage, traveling by train and local buses becomes more accessible. If the use of public transport in rural areas increases, this will lead to the keeping of routes. The reduction in the weight of checked luggage will also reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of aircraft traveling between overseas and Japan by about 20%.” Kushiro City and other East Hokkaido regions are famous for their many tourism resources, including nature, such as marshlands and lakes, and wildlife, such as red-crowned cranes and Ezo deer. However, asread moreNewspaper Kushiro Shimbun introduced our company through their article

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10th Donut Donation Day for the Japan Braille Library

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3rd donation to Japan Braille Library Table of Contents 1: 3rd donation to Japan Braille Library 2: Donut Donation Day 3: Keep supporting the Donuts Donation campaign   1: 3rd donation to Japan Braille Library We made our third donation to the Japan Braille Library through our donut donation campaign. Thank you to all the travelers for eating the donuts during their trip to Japan. After the donation, we received the following letter from the Japan Braille Library. “We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful assistance. Your support is more than invaluable to the work of our museum. We will continue our efforts to bring the joy of reading to the visually impaired.” Note: This photo shows the letter we received last time. 2: Donut Donation Day Again, we would like to explain Donut Donation. Donut Donation is a unique initiative in which we ask our email subscribers to eat a donut, and we donate the same amount of the donation to the Japan Braille Library. We started Donut Donations on 30 March, with days with a zero (the 10th, 20th, and 30th) as Donut Donation days. Today is the tenth Donut Donation Day. For every 1,000 yen worth ofread more10th Donut Donation Day for the Japan Braille Library

less tiring journey
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了解海外旅行感到疲倦的原因

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了解海外旅行感到疲倦的原因   目次 1：海外旅行感到疲倦的主因 2：沉重的行李可能會危害健康 3：從各種研究了解危害健康的風險 4：旅行者攜帶比日常生活重8.5倍的行李   1：海外旅行感到疲倦的主因 許多人旅行時會感到疲倦。但您知道原因是什麼嗎？其實沉重的行李便是感到疲倦的主要原因。那您知道沉重的行李也有危害健康的風險嗎？ 2：沉重的行李可能會危害健康 NIOSH指出、在理想條件下拿起物品的最大推薦負載重量為51磅（23.1kg）。美國國家職業安全與健康研究所 （NIOSH） 是美國的聯邦機構，負責工作相關的傷害和疾病，對此進行研究並提出預防的建議。 許多航空公司會依照NIOSH的基準，而設定托運行李的重量限制為23kg（51磅）。但請注意，此標準是為機場工作人員的身體健康而決定，並不是旅客攜帶行李的推薦重量。   各航空公司的托運行李重量限制(kg) 注意：經濟艙的情況       此外，日本厚生勞動省在「預防腰痛職場指南」中也規定了搬運重物時需注意事項。18歲以上的男性搬運重物時，重量上限為自身體重的40%或以下，而女性的重量上限為男性的重量上限的60%。以日本18歲以上男性平均體重的67.6 公斤為例，18歲以上男性搬運重物時的重量上限為 27.0 公斤。另一方面，因日本女性搬運重物時的重量上限是男性重量上限的 60%，所以為 16.2 公斤。也就是說，男女平均的搬運重量上限為21.6公斤。以上使用2019年日本人的平均體重的數據。   3：指摘從各種研究了解危害健康的風險 除NIOSH和日本厚生勞動省外，也有各種研究指出攜帶重物時有危害健康的風險。 Eupean Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology：年輕健康的女性和男性，如果各自長時間使用單手拿著6kg，10kg的物品的情況下，可能導致心血管的狀態不穩或 EMG（肌電圖）出現疲勞跡象等徴症，因此不推薦長時間拿起重物。 European Journal of Sport Science: 拿著10 kg、15 kg或 20 kg步行約60分鐘後，可能會導致生理、代謝和感知的參數增加。   4：旅行者攜帶比日常生活重8.5倍的行李 通過以上的分析，相信各位能明白攜帶30kg的行李去旅行時有危害健康的風險。所以大家要嘗試使用服裝租賃服務，來體驗一場輕鬆的旅行嗎？同時減少行李時也可以大幅降低二氧化碳的排放量。 讓我們更輕鬆舒適地旅行吧！ 為了您的健康。為了我們的地球。

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The reason why we are tired of traveling abroad

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The reason why we are tired of traveling abroad   Table of Contents 1: Main causes of tiredness when traveling abroad 2: Heavy luggage can create health risks 3: Various studies point to health risks from heavy luggage 4: Travelers carry 8.5 times heavier luggage than in everyday life   1: Main causes of tiredness when traveling abroad Traveling abroad is fun, but many people feel tired after the trip. Do you know what causes travel fatigue? In conclusion, heavy luggage is the leading cause of tiredness when traveling abroad. Moreover, heavy luggage can create health hazards. 2: Heavy luggage can create health risks The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the US federal agency that researches and recommends preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a US federal agency that analyzes and recommends preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. The US NIOSH states that the maximum recommended load weight to be lifted under ideal conditions is 51 lb (23.1 kg). Because of this NIOSH standard, many airlines set the checked baggage limit at 23 kg (50 lbs). However, this is only a standard to prevent health hazards for strongread moreThe reason why we are tired of traveling abroad

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日本旅行時與日本人進行良好交流的方法

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日本旅行時與日本人進行良好交流的方法   目次 1: 旅行時容易留下與人對話的記憶 2: 與日本人交流的前提條件 3: 容易與人交流的地方 4: 在餐廳的交流技巧 1: 旅行時容易留下與人對話的記憶 各位在旅行時留下的回憶是風景還是與當地人的交流？ 對我來說，讓我留下深刻印象的是與人的對話。 目前為止包括旅行和出差，我已經到訪台灣差不多有50次左右，而有很多回憶都是與出租車司機的交談，或是在大排檔和小菜館（如魯肉飯、牛肉麵、小籠包、蚵仔煎等）吃飯時與別人的閒聊。此外，曾經居住了3年，並且大概每三個月都會因出差而到訪的香港，在茶樓和南丫島、大嶼山的水上餐廳與朋友熱鬧的聊天都給我留下了深刻的印象。而且，到新加坡出差時，工作後在小販那裡和別人的聊天的回憶，甚至比魚尾獅的景色還要清晰。 在日本，大阪是最受外國遊客歡迎的地方（2019年外國遊客到訪率第１位），而它受歡迎的原因是，除了有著章魚燒等各種小吃美食以外，大阪人還會主動和旅客聊天也是主要的原因之一。 真不愧是商業城市・大阪才能體會到大阪人熱情的氣質。 2: 與日本人交流的前提條件 這一次，讓有著曾到訪超過 40 多個國家，和去過日本所有縣旅行經驗的我，來跟大家分享如何與在日本旅行時和日本人輕鬆交流。這方法在前往日本郊區旅行時特別有用。 其實很多時候即使日本人對外國遊客感興趣，他們也會因為害羞和對自己的語言能力感到沒有自信而不會主動搭話，因此和日本人交流時做好聊天的準備是非常重要的事情。 首先，我列出了與日本人交流的準備要素。 1：微笑 最基本的是微笑。其實在任何一個國家都一樣，微笑是和別人交流的第一步。 2：學會簡單的日語 如果可以「こんにちは」「ありがとう」「おいしい」（你好、謝謝、好吃）這三個日語單詞的話，能更容易和日本人進行交流。 3：可能的話，記住簡單的方言 「こんにちは」「ありがとう」「おいしい」（你好、謝謝、好吃）都是標準的日語詞彙。而在日本，全國各地有著很多不同的方言，如果你能記住簡單的方言的話，與當地人的交流會更容易。對於當地人來說，外國人能記住他們的方言是一件非常高興的事情。 4：聊有關你的出生國 通常聊天一開始會先提起自己的出生國。通過了解你的國籍，日本人也會使用他們對你的出生國的了解，來和你進行聊天。特別是有關著名的旅遊景點，有名的運動員、歌手、演員等話題也是不錯的選擇，甚至可能可以聊得更深入。 5：去外國遊客較少的地方 如果你去一個外國遊客較多的地方，在同一個地方聚集了很多外國人的情況下，日本人也很難與你交流。當然也有像是在大阪，因大阪人的熱情性格，而能與許多遊客交流的特殊場所。 6：使用鐵路或公車 如果你在日本移動時使用租車或乘坐團體巴士，你將沒有機會與當地人互動。但是使用鐵路、公車等公共交通工具的話，就能增加與當地人交流的機會。各位也可以租一輛自行車或到處散步，與當地人接觸。   3: 容易與人交流的地方 1：旅遊服務中心 許多地方都設有旅遊服務中心，同時服務中心的工作人員對外國遊客比較熟悉，也有能使用英語等外國語言的人。 首先，各位可以在服務中心詢問有關當地旅遊的問題，了解該地區的資訊。也可以向工作人員詢問當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料，並讓他們將其寫在一張紙上。你也可以把你在旅遊服務中心獲得的情報，運用在接下來你在餐廳裡的對話。 2：住宿 酒店、旅館等地方也很方便和日本人交流。 與旅遊服務中心一樣，可以向工作人員詢問當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料，並讓他們將其寫在一張紙上。 3：觀光景點 許多日本人也會參觀神社、寺廟、美術館和博物館等觀光景點。你們可以在觀光景點裡找一個看起來可以交流的日本人，讓他們為你拍個照。如果他們願意，可以跟他們說「ありがとう」，然後和上面提到的一樣，和他們聊有關你的出生國，然後問他們當地受歡迎的餐館、食物和飲料。 如果他們是親切的人，你也可以讓他們將情報寫在紙上。 4：餐廳 正如我在開頭提到，我在國外經常和別人交流的地方大多都是餐廳。在同一家餐廳吃著美味的料理，並且大家處於放鬆的狀態的情況下，交流的機會也變多了。其實在任何一個國家，餐廳都可以說是很容易與人交流的地方。 然而，在日本許多外國遊客會擔心，如果去只有日語菜單的餐廳會點不到菜，因此不敢進入當地餐廳的人很多。但其實就算您去的餐廳只有日語菜單，你可以利用在旅遊服務中心或觀光景點時，所拿到的情報來點餐。另外，你也可以問「お勧めはありますか」（你有什麼推薦嗎？） ，並且提前告知他們，您因過敏或宗教原因而有無法接受的食材。（或是在旅行前準備一些插圖或照片，出示給服務人員看可能能更容易讓他們了解。）   4: 在餐廳的交流技巧 除此之外還需要一些技巧。 1：選擇吧台的座位 如果你是1~2個人的話，建議您使用吧台座位。 如果有吧台座位，你可以更接近在櫃檯後面的廚師和工作人員，所以即使不會說日語，與他們交流的機會也會大大增加。另外，因為吧台的座位距離較近，能與坐在旁邊的當地人交流的機會也比較大。 2：桌子或榻榻米座位的話，選擇比較靠近吧台座位的位置 如果你是3人或以上的話，通常安排坐在桌子或榻榻米座位。如果你坐在後排的位置，與店員和其他顧客交流的機會就會減少。所以請選擇靠近入口處吧台座位附近的位置，以減少你與其他顧客之間的距離。雖然在日本和國外，離入口越遠的座位是越尊貴的座位，但靠近入口的吧台座位更便於交流。但是也有些餐廳的吧台座位，會在後面的位置，所以這種情況下，請選擇靠近吧台座位後面的位置。 3：選擇當地美食和酒類 在餐廳點餐時，選擇在旅遊服務中心和觀光景點得知的當地美食和酒類。並在品嚐那些鄉土料理時，用響亮的聲音說「おいしい」。如果可以用當地方言說出「おいしい」就更好了。 4：積極打聽當地人在吃什麼 如果你看到當地人正在享用你不知道的料理時，可以問他們「それは何ですか」（請問那是什麼？） 如果他們告訴你的話可以跟他們說「ありがとう」，然後跟服務人員說「私も注文したいです」（我也想點一樣的東西）。最後吃完後跟服務人員說「おいしい。ありがとう」（很好吃，謝謝。）的話，相信他們也會很高興。 5：如果你喜歡某一家餐館，就多去一下 雖然一般情況，遊客比較不會在同一個地方逗留2-3天或更長時間，但如果你找到一家你喜歡的餐廳，可以通過多去那裡用餐和店員打好關係，並且可以和當地客人更詳細的交流。以上的都是我經歷過好幾次，與他人交流時非常有效的方式。

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How to communicate well with Japanese people when traveling to Japan

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How to communicate well with Japanese people when traveling to Japan   Table of Contents 1: Conversations with people when traveling are easy to remember 2: Prerequisites for communicating with Japanese people 3: Places where communication is easy 4: Communication in restaurants 1: Conversations with people when traveling are easy to remember Are your memories of travel the scenery or the conversations you have with people on the road? For me, my more vivid travel memories are conversations with people. In Taiwan, where I have traveled and made business trips nearly 50 times, I have many memories of conversations with taxi drivers and casual conversations at street stalls and snack stalls (such as minced pork rice, beef noodles, xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), oyster omelet, etc.) In Hong Kong, where I stayed for three years for work and visited once every three months on business, I remember lively conversations at dim sum stalls and restaurants on Lamma Island. I was also impressed by the lively conversations at dim sum restaurants and waterfront restaurants on Lamma Island and Lantau Island. Like in Hong Kong in Singapore, where I stayed on business trips and for work, I remember the lively conversations at hawkers andread moreHow to communicate well with Japanese people when traveling to Japan

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過度捕撈金槍魚曾是個問題，直到救世主出現

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過度捕撈金槍魚曾是個問題，直到救世主出現   目次 1: 全球的金槍魚市場 2: 保護金槍魚活動的効果 3: 日本藍鰭金槍魚捕獲量的都道府縣排名     1: 全球的金槍魚市場 聯合國於2016年12月，將5月2日設定為「世界金槍魚日」（World Tuna Day）。 作為壽司的食材，這次我們對受到許多日本人和外國遊客歡迎的金槍魚市場進行分析。 現在全球有96 個以上的國家可以捕撈金槍魚，而每年金槍魚或金槍魚類的捕獲量有600～700萬噸。同時金槍魚毎年的交易金額高達120億美元，佔全世界海洋漁業總值的20%。 金槍魚和金槍魚類的商品大可分為兩種：金槍魚罐頭，生魚片・壽司。金槍魚罐頭市場主要使用鰹魚和黃鰭金槍魚等輕肉魚種（Light meat species）為主，而壽司和生魚片市場則是使用藍鰭金槍魚和大眼金槍魚等紅肉魚種（Red meat species）為主。   2: 保護金槍魚活動的効果 雖然過度捕撈金槍魚一直都是個問題，但由於全球性金槍魚保護運動，面臨過度捕撈威脅的金槍魚類群從2014 年的13種减少至2019 年的5種。 並且在近年，積極進行通過養殖藍鰭金槍魚來確保金槍魚資源的保護運動。在日本，從2012年起藍鰭金槍魚的養殖捕獲量迅速增加，已達到天然金槍魚捕獲量的 1.8 倍。 Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 3: 日本藍鰭金槍魚捕獲量的都道府縣排名 日本各地的（2021年）藍鰭金槍魚捕獲量排名中，第一名：長崎縣，第二名：鹿兒島縣，排第三名：高知縣，第四名：愛媛縣，第五名：三重縣，主要都是水產養殖技術發達的地區。   Bluefin tuna catch ranking by prefecture (tonnes) Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries   因水產養殖的普及而不再需要擔心過度捕撈，可以安心吃用藍鰭金槍魚是一件令人高興的事情。所以請各位到日本旅遊時，務必品嚐一下藍鰭金槍魚的壽司和生魚片。

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Tuna overfishing was a problem, but a savior has emerged

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Tuna overfishing was a problem, but a savior has emerged   Table of Contents 1: The global tuna market 2: Effects of tuna protecting activities 3: Ranking of Japan’s bluefin tuna catch by prefecture     1: The global tuna market 2 May is World Tuna Day, established by the United Nations in December 2016. This article discusses the tuna market, which is popular as a sushi ingredient among the Japanese and many foreign tourists. Tuna is currently caught in more than 96 countries. The annual tuna trade is worth USD 12 billion, accounting for 20% of the global marine fisheries value. Between 6 and 7 million tonnes of tuna and tuna products are landed annually. Tuna and tuna species can be divided into two main product categories: canned tuna and sashimi/sushi. Light meat species like skipjack and yellowfin tuna dominate the canned tuna market. In contrast, red meat species like bluefin and bigeye tuna are preferred in the sushi and sashimi markets.   2: Effects of tuna protecting activities Overfishing of tuna has been a problem, but global tuna-protecting activities have reduced the number of tuna stock overfishing species from 13 to 5 between 2014 and 2019. In recentread moreTuna overfishing was a problem, but a savior has emerged

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The first donation to the Japan Braille Library

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The first donation to the Japan Braille Library   Table of contents 1：The first donation 2：Donut Donation Day 3：Keep supporting the Donuts Donation campaign   1：The first donation We first donated to the Japan Braille Library through the Donut Donation Campaign. Thank you to all the foreign tourists for eating donuts when traveling to Japan. The Japan Braille Library made the following comment at the time of our donation. “Thank you very much for your support. We have accepted your donation of the amount you requested. We will use your generous donation carefully to fulfill the wish of the visually impaired to read books. We look forward to your continued support.”   2：Donut Donation Day Again, we would like to explain Donut Donation. Donut Donation is a unique initiative in which we ask our email subscribers to eat a donut, and we donate the same amount of the donation to the Japan Braille Library. We started Donut Donation on 30 March, with days with a zero (the 10th, 20th, and 30th) as Donut Donation days. For every 1,000 yen worth of donuts that email subscribers eat with the 1,000 yen gift ticket we provide, we will donate 1,000 yen toread moreThe first donation to the Japan Braille Library

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The stress of creating a Japan itinerary for foreign travelers

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The stress of creating a Japan itinerary for foreign travelers Table of Contents 1：Comparison of time spent on household chores 2：Ratio of time spent making itineraries to disposable time 3：Issues specific to travel in Japan 4：Changes in travel purpose     1：Comparison of time spent on household chores According to Hotels.com, 42% of global millennial travelers (generally defined as those born between 1981 and 1996) cite “planning a trip” as “one of the major stresses in their lives“. We would like to explore the reasons for this. First, we looked at time spent on household chores around the world. The survey covered 19 countries for which data was available from the top 30 countries that visited Japan in 2019. According to World Development Indicators, “Proportion of time spent on unpaid domestic and care work”, the top three countries were Mexico, Italy, and Spain for women, and Sweden, New Zealand, and Mexico for men. We used the average hours for 2010-2019. Because each country announces a different year and the number of years. At first, we divided the 24-hour day 0into three equal parts – eight hours of work, eight hours of sleep, and eight hours of leisure time. Next, weread moreThe stress of creating a Japan itinerary for foreign travelers

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Braille blocks and accessible tourism

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Braille blocks and accessible tourism   Table of Contents 1: Japan Braille Library 2: Braille blocks spread from Takadanobaba to the rest of the world 3: Accessible tourism and sustainable tourism   1: Japan Braille Library We want to introduce you to one of our neighborhoods and the wonderful facilities that support the visually impaired, which have spread across the country due to their presence. The Japan Braille Library is located close to our shared office. Kazuo Honma established the Japan Braille Library in 1940 as a library for the visually impaired. Today, besides Braille books, the library offers many other services, including free lending of recorded books and magazines and an internet distribution service. In addition, the Asian Library for the Blind Cooperation Project provides a rich supply of Braille books to the visually impaired in the Asian region. Kazuo Honma said: ‘In rights and duties, the two worlds of the sighted person and the blind person must be fair.’ These words are connected to today’s universal design and accessible design.   2: Braille blocks spread from Takadanobaba to the rest of the world Due to the large number of visually impaired people attending the ‘Japan Braille Library,’ Tokyoread moreBraille blocks and accessible tourism

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New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”

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New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”   Table of Contents 1: New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com” 2: World’s first business 3: Sustainable tourism   1: New Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com” Today, 15 March (Wednesday), EDO KAGURA Corporation launched our online store, “ninjakotan.com.” The online store “ninjakotan.com” offers clothing rental and pre-trip concierge services, mainly for international travelers. Through our businesses – clothing rental services and concierge services – we want to realize our purpose of existence (Purpose): to create a society where everyone can move freely and make people happy. We also plan to manage our business in line with our three-point mission (management philosophy): 1: to value diversity and bring out creativity; 2: to overturn common sense and solve problems and challenges; and 3: to strive for integrity and conduct business ethically.   2: World’s first business For many people, it is challenging to understand our costs, and some travelers may be concerned about the price of our services. We want to be an ethical company and recognize that transparency in our operations is essential. That’s why we have decided to disclose our costs and offer our services at the same price as our costs. To theread moreNew Openings! Our online store “ninjakotan.com”

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Introduction of company logo and service name logo

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Introduction of company logo and service name logo   Table of Contents 1: Company logo 2: Service name logo 3: Helping limit climate change and bridging the travel divide   1: Company logo One year has passed since the establishment of EDO KAGURA Corporation on 7 December 2021. We recently made the company logo and the logo for the service name NINJA KOTAN. For the company logo, EDO KAGURA Corporation asked a designer to create a logo with the image of a “Kagura costume.” Our services enable travelers not to carry checked baggage on board their planes. Travelers can reduce CO2 emissions significantly by zero-checked baggage. We chose black-green with the image of a deep forest, as our services contribute to sustainable travel and can help limit climate change.   Kagura is a song and dance performance dedicated to the gods in the Japanese Shinto religion. Kagura has a history of more than 1,000 years. The shrines where Kagura is dedicated characterized architectural style as “simplicity.” Our services are also characterized by “simplicity,” as we procure clothing and other necessary items locally (in Japan). So that travelers don’t have to carry large luggage. We believe that there is “Nothing Beatsread moreIntroduction of company logo and service name logo

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Travel bags will change significantly in the future

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Travel bags will change significantly in the future   Table of Contents 1: History of travel bags 2: History of the evolution of different products 3: Characteristics of product evolution (smaller and lighter or energy saving and decarbonization) 4: How will travel bags evolve?   1 : History of travel bags The first travel bags (suitcases) were made for the travel of steamships and steam locomotives. Even though foreign travel has become mainly by plane, there has still been no radical change in the travel bag since the 19th century. It is probably due to the perfection of the travel bag made by Louis Vuitton in 1854. One change in the travel bag was the introduction of wheels by Bernard D. Sadow in the USA in 1972 when he introduced the ‘Rolling Luggage (trolley bag).’ However, while the wheels increased convenience, they did not reduce the size or weight of the luggage. This convenience does not change the carbon emission of carrying a travel bag on board an aircraft. A travel bag may even have become larger and heavier, going against the trend towards smaller sizes and lighter weights, because they are now easier to transport on roads with wheelsread moreTravel bags will change significantly in the future

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Ekiben available in Tokyo 5

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  在東京即可購得的各地鐵路便當特輯，已經來到第5彈囉，本篇同樣要介紹在新宿車站購入的鐵路便當。從第1彈開始到這篇第5彈，總共為大家介紹了50種不同特色的鐵路便當，而這篇也將會是鐵路便當特輯的最後一篇了。 說到要在東京購買鐵路便當，其實在東京車站販售的種類是比較多的，之前我也曾經兩度到東京車站去買鐵路便當。不過其實東京車站離我家或是公司都有一點距離，到那裡去買便當的話會花費太多時間，所以這50種便當幾乎都是在公司附近的新宿車站買到的。 除了季節限定的便當之外，在新宿車站有販賣的鐵路便當我幾乎都介紹過了，所以之後我想利用這段期間在購買便當時所蒐集到的各種資料，以「便當熱量排行榜」等比較多元、有趣的方式，來向大家介紹鐵路邊當。 如果你還沒有閱讀過第1彈到第4彈的文章，但是對於日本的鐵路便當相當感興趣，或是想要更深入瞭解的讀者，我會將文章連結貼到下方，請一定要點進去看看喔。   EKIBEN 1　鐵路便當1   EKIBEN 2　鐵路便當2   EKIBEN 3　鐵路便當3   EKIBEN 4　鐵路便當4         1. Keibai Bento (Iwate Prefecture) 2. Domanaka Hyakusen (Yamagata Prefecture) 3. Beef Harami Steak (skirt steak) Bento (Yamagata Prefecture) 4. Beef treasure Bento (Yamagata Prefecture) 5. Salmon, salmon roe and sea urchin Bento (Niigata Prefecture) 6. Charcoal Grill Style Beef Tongue Lunchbox (Tokyo) 7. Pressed sushi with horse mackerel and sea bream (Kanagawa Prefecture) 8. Kama-age shirasu and jako no FUN bento (Kanagawa Prefecture) 9. Premium Bento (Kanagawa Prefecture) 10. Kaki-no-ha Sushi (Nara Prefecture)       1. Keibai Bento (Iwate Prefecture) Features : Ekiben (Lunch box) at Ichinoseki Station. This ekiben was revived for the 35th anniversary of the Tohoku Shinkansen. It contains teriyaki chicken. The packaging is inspired by the “Keibai” of Nanbu Kagura. Ekiben available : Shinjuku Station Price (incl. tax) : Yen 980 Nutritional Information Calories (kcal) : 635.0Protein (g) : 96.9Fat (g) : 31.0Carbohydrate (g) : 96.9Salt equivalent (g) : 2.9 Main ingredients Rice (Iwate rice)Chicken (domestic)Shiso (perilla) miso rollThin omelette cut into stripsBoiled wild vegetablesSasa-kamabokoSimmered shiitake mushroomSimmered bamboo shoots in TosaPickled radish with misoPickled radish with sakura   2. Domanaka Hyakusen (Yamagata Prefecture) Featuresread moreEkiben available in Tokyo 5

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Recommended Japanese Movies Before Traveling to Japan

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Movies That You Must See Before Traveling to Japan     Japan is a country full of culture and information that can seem overwhelming when you first come to this country. But there is a way for you to enjoy your trip and understand the customs better. That is watching movies about Japan made in Japan. There are several films, mostly American, about Japan that reflect a fictitious and even stereotypical image of the country. Many people watch these films and when they arrive in Japan they realize that everything is very different from what they saw and can cause confusion and even misunderstandings. So we decided to do deep research, based on calculating the number of tags on social media and the number of web searches and we managed to create a list of the best 20 movies to watch about Japan before coming on a trip. We have also included some 5 films in a special selection because the latter was not included in any other list and in our opinion they are important films about Japanese history and culture. We hope you enjoy them and learn a lot about our wonderful country, Japan.     Japanese Movies Rankingread moreRecommended Japanese Movies Before Traveling to Japan

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Ekiben available in Tokyo 3

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Ekiben (lunch box) available in Tokyo 3 english list   This is the third post in a series of special features on ekiben available in Tokyo. This time, we purchased ekiben only at Shinjuku Station. There are two ekiben stores in Shinjuku Station. The first, which sells a larger variety of ekiben, is the Ekiben-ya Itadaki. It is located between Lines 11 and 12 and Lines 9 and 10 in the South Exit ticket gates of Shinjuku Station. It is open from 6:30 to 21:00 (as of 15:00 on 30 August 2022), which is a long opening hour, making it a good ekiben shop for travelers. Next is the Ekiben-ya Shinjuku 5 kiosk. It is located in the middle of platforms 9 and 10 where Chuo Line limited express trains arrive and depart. It is open from 6:30 to 20:00. Shinjuku Station has the highest number of passengers in the world, and many limited express trains arrive and depart from the station, so demand for ekiben is strong. Why not choose from a wide variety of ekiben at Shinjuku Station? The average daily number of passengers at Shinjuku Station, including JR, Odakyu, and Keio lines, is approximately 3.53 million (2017),read moreEkiben available in Tokyo 3

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Wagashi (Best 10 in Chugoku & Shikoku)

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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)

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20 BEST Art Museum in Kanto

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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)

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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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The BEST 5 Shaved ice (Kyushu & Okinawa)

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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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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chugoku & Shikoku

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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

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10 BEST Art Museum in Hokkaido & Tohoku

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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

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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

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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)

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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 Shaved ice (Hokkaido & Tohoku)

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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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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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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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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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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