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How to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo

By ninjakotan

How to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo: Inspired by Christie’s Record-breaking Auction     A New World Record for Hokusai On March 19, 2024, the world witnessed a historic moment in art history as a complete set of Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai fetched an astounding $3,559,000 at auction by Christie’s, setting a new world record for the artist. This monumental achievement surpassed the previous record set by Christie’s last year, highlighting the enduring allure of Hokusai’s masterpieces. The iconic image “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai achieved an impressive $693,000, while “Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit,” also known as “Black Fuji,” more than doubled its low estimate, achieving $214,200. Utagawa Hiroshige’s “Yellow Rose (Yamabuki) and Frogs” also soared, selling for over 16 times its low estimate at $32,760.    Experience the Legacy of Ukiyo-e Art at Takahashi Kobo in Tokyo Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, Takahashi Kobo stands as the oldest Edo woodblock print studio in the country. Our commitment to preserving the tradition of ukiyo-e art extends to offering immersive ukiyo-e-making experiences for travelers seeking to delve into the rich cultural heritage of Japan. In addition to the ukiyo-e-making experience, participantsread moreHow to Experience the Timeless Charm of Ukiyo-e in Tokyo

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How to Experience Both Authentic Dyeing Artisans and Samurai in Tokyo

By ninjakotan

Do you know Edo Komon? How to Experience Both Authentic Dyeing Artisans and Samurai in Tokyo   Exploring the Essence of Edo Komon: Authentic Dyeing Artisan Experience in Tokyo Edo Komon, a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, embodies the essence of Edo-era sophistication and subtlety. This intricate art form, developed during the Edo period, reflects that era’s cultural richness and elegance. Roots of Edo Komon Rooted in the Muromachi period, Edo Komon traces its origins to the patterns used on samurai armor and family crests. Over time, these motifs transitioned onto garments, becoming a staple of formal attire, particularly the “Kamishimo” worn by samurai. A “Kamishimo” is a type of formal attire for men in traditional Japanese clothing. It consists of a “Kataginu,” a sleeveless upper garment, and “Hakama” trousers, worn together over a “Kosode.” In the Edo period, it was considered ceremonial attire for samurai. Emergence of Edo Komon in Everyday Life During the Edo period, strict regulations governed luxury expenditure, leading to a flourishing underground fashion culture among both samurai and commoners. Despite limitations on materials and colors, artisans innovated within these constraints, perfecting the art of Edo Komon. The technique involved meticulous pattern carving on wooden blocks andread moreHow to Experience Both Authentic Dyeing Artisans and Samurai in Tokyo

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您想在下次旅行中到訪「日本隱藏的景點」嗎？

By ninjakotan

您想在下次旅行中到訪「日本隱藏的景點（Hidden Gems in Japan）」嗎？   目次 1: 我們已被Facebook群組「Hidden Gems in Japan（Travel and stay）」認證為「傑出貢獻者」 2: 使用我們的旅行前禮賓服務來計畫只屬於您的「日本隱藏的景點行程」 3: 我們一起去鄉郊地區觀光，尋找「日本隱藏的景點」嗎？   1: 我們已被Facebook群組「Hidden Gems in Japan（Travel and stay）」認證為「傑出貢獻者」 各位可能知道除電郵外，我們每天會在SNS（Facebook、Instagram）上發送各種英文和繁體中文的旅行信息。事實上我們已被Facebook群組「Hidden Gems in Japan（Travel and Stay）」認證為「傑出貢獻者（Top Contributor）」。 如果您對「Hidden Gems in Japan」感興趣，請務必查看我們的SNS（Facebook、Instagram）。 2: 使用我們的旅行前禮賓服務來計畫只屬於您的「日本隱藏的景點行程」 如各位所知，本公司提供服裝租賃和旅行前禮賓服務，其中旅行前禮賓服務是為旅客制定編排行程。而這項服務獲得了用戶92分的滿意度評價。所以請各位使用我們的旅行前禮賓服務來計畫只屬於您的「日本隱藏的景點行程」。此外，為慶祝我們的網上商店開業，我們為使用服裝租賃服務的顧客提供免費的旅行前禮賓服務。以下是我們計畫的八個範例行程。 相信不少旅客已經厭倦了東京、大阪、京都等日本著名的旅遊勝地，並想去其他地區旅遊。但現實的情況是，由於鄉郊地區的旅遊網站上缺乏外語資訊和交通換乘資訊，令很多想去鄉郊地區觀光的旅客望而卻步。事實上，根據日本觀光廳的調查顯示，92%的外國旅客認為在鄉郊地區的公共交通不方便，44%的人認為鄉郊地區沒有多語言標識不方便。所以如果我們能為各位消除這些不便，並通過我們的旅行前禮賓服務向您介紹當地的「日本隱藏的景點」，我們也會非常高興。   3: 我們一起去鄉郊地區觀光，尋找「日本隱藏的景點」嗎？ 鄉郊地區旅遊業的另一個障礙便是車站的無障礙化進展緩慢。 與無障礙率較高的東京（94%）、大阪（83%）、京都（63%）相比，無障礙率低於50%的縣有33個（佔全國的7成）。這對於攜帶大件行李的旅客來說是非常不便的事情。因此，我們公司通過租賃服裝的方式實現「空手旅行」。我們的目標是希望讓前往鄉郊地區的旅客能更加方便地旅行，同時通過發現「日本隱藏的景點」，提高旅客的滿意度，促進當地經濟並維持當地的公共交通系統。 您想與被「Hidden Gems in Japan（Travel and Stay）」認證為「傑出貢獻者（Top Contributor）」的我們一起去鄉郊地區觀光，尋找「日本隱藏的景點」嗎？

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Ishikawa’s local cuisine recommended in December

By ninjakotan

Ishikawa’s local cuisine recommended in December   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Kabura-zushi 3.Jibu-ni 4.Other local foods in Ishikawa   1.Introduction The recommended local dishes in Ishikawa prefecture in December are “Kabura-zushi” and “Jibu-ni”. Both have been selected as one of the “100 Local Cuisine” selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-2.pdf   2.Kabura-zushi “Kabura-zushi” is a type of “nare sushi” that is made by sandwiching Japanese amberjack caught in the Sea of ​​Japan in winter between turnips and dipping it in koji (amazake). It has already been eaten by the ordinary people since the Edo period. “Kabura-zushi” is also eaten in Toyama prefecture, and it seems that mackerel and salmon are sometimes used instead of Japanese amberjack. “Noto Japanese amberjack” (season: December-February) has been selected as the winter “PRIDE FISH” in Ishikawa Prefecture, which is selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. Since this Japanese amberjack is used for “Kabura-zushi”, the season for “Kabura-zushi” is also from December to February.   3.Jibu-ni “Jibu-ni” is a bowl of duck or chicken, vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, etc. boiled in soup stock and thickened. Wasabi is used as a condiment. I think “Jibu-ni” is a simmered dish that is well known nationwide. Weread moreIshikawa’s local cuisine recommended in December

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Fukuoka’s local cuisine recommended in November

By ninjakotan

Fukuoka’s local cuisine recommended in November   Table of contents “100 selections of local dishes” “Mizutaki” “Game-ni” “Hakata Jidori” “Karashi-mantaiko”   “100 selections of local dishes” Fukuoka Prefecture’s local dishes recommended in November are “Mizutaki” and “Game-ni”. Both have been selected as one of the “100 Local Cuisine” by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. We can eat both “Mizutaki” and “Game-ni” all year round, but I think that the hot pot “Mizutaki” is more suitable for the cold season from November to March. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-4.pdf “Mizutaki” “Mizutaki” is a dish in which chicken is boiled, the umami is brought out, and it is dipped in ponzu sauce. After eating the mizutaki ingredients, the porridge using the soup with the umami of various ingredients is really delicious. Personally, I like porridge and soup after hot pot cooking rather than eating hot pot ingredients. “Game-ni” “Game-ni” is a simmered dish of chicken, konjac, root vegetables, etc. seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, etc. It seems that the origin of the dish was the battlefield dish of the Kuroda clan in Fukuoka prefecture. Since the northern part of Fukuoka Prefecture was called “Chikuzen no Kuni”, it is also called “Chikuzen-ni” outside ofread moreFukuoka’s local cuisine recommended in November

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October itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

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October itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)   Table of contents Introduction 1.Ishikawa Prefecture 2.Fukui prefecture 3.Kyoto Prefecture 4.Hyogo prefecture   Introduction As an itinerary idea for October, we propose a route of 7 nights and 8 days from Ishikawa prefecture → Fukui prefecture → Kyoto prefecture → Hyogo prefecture. We will report the detailed itinerary (railways / buses, timetables, fares) for October after actually going to the site. Nagasaki Prefecture (8 types of seafood) is ranked first, Hokkaido (7 types) is ranked second, and Shimane Prefecture (6 types) is ranked third among the prefectures with the highest catches and types of fish and shellfish that are in season in October. Ishikawa prefecture, Shizuoka prefecture, and Hyogo prefecture (5 types) were in 4th place. Nagasaki Prefecture is considering adopting it for the itinerary idea in November, so this time we will adopt Ishikawa Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture, which are geographically close to each other, from the top prefectures. If you travel to Ishikawa, Fukui, Kyoto, and Hyogo prefectures in October, the seasonal seafood, local dishes, and local popular dishes that we can eat are as follows. We can eat so many seasonal seafood and localread moreOctober itinerary idea in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

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Shizuoka’s local cuisine recommended in October

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Shizuoka’s local cuisine recommended in October   Table of contents 100 selections of local dishes PRIDE FISH Local dishes loved by the nation   The recommended local dishes of Shizuoka prefecture in October are “Sakuraebi no kaki-age (Deep-fried mini-shrimp)” and “Unagi no kabayaki (Lean eel)”.   100 selections of local dishes “Sakuraebi no kaki-age (Deep-fried mini-shrimp)” and “Unagi no kabayaki (Lean eel)” are selected from Shizuoka prefecture as “100 selections of local dishes”  by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. We can both eat all year round. However, when we choose the best season, the season for “Sakura shrimp” is from March to June for spring fishing and from October to December for autumn fishing. Most of the eels caught in Shizuoka prefecture are cultivated, so there is no particular season. However, the season for natural eel is winter. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-2.pdf PRIDE FISH Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Suruga Bay Sakura Shrimp” as the “PRIDE FISH” in the spring of Shizuoka Prefecture. However, as mentioned above, although spring fishing is the main activity, autumn fishing is also carried out. At other times, fishing will be closed to protect the sakura shrimp. Almost 100% of the domestic landing of Sakura shrimpread moreShizuoka’s local cuisine recommended in October