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How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2

By ninjakotan

How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2   Table of contents 1.The method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty” 2.Narrowing down of travel destinations by “season of fish and shellfish” 3.How to narrow down by “seafood season”   1.The method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty” This time, we will introduce the method of “narrowing down the options” to eliminate “uncertainty”. Of course, how to narrow down your travel destination options depends on your interests. People who want to go to a specific place such as a theme park are not eligible here because they have narrowed down their travel destinations from the beginning. Here are some ways to help more people. It is a methodology for those who vaguely want to go on a trip. How do you decide where to travel? I think that you choose your travel destination from various perspectives, such as the tourist destination you want to go to, the hot springs you want to go to, the hotel / ryokan you want to go to, and the food you want to eat. However, we pointed out last time that there are many travelers in Japan and aroundread moreHow to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.2

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How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1

By ninjakotan

How to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1   Table of contents Introduction 1.Pre-planning for travel is one of the greatest stresses in life 2.Troublesome to plan in advance to collect information to travel abroad 3.Troublesome to prepare luggage for an overseas trip 4.Travel planning requires too many options and decisions 5.Paradox of Choice   Every day, we provide travel information on BLOG and SNS, and we will explain why and how to create a travel route. Our mission is to “create a world where everyone can travel easily.” We believe that we can make “a world where everyone can travel easily” by solving the physically problem of reducing the burden of large and heavy luggage and the mentally problem of enhancing travel information. Providing travel information will lead to improved travel convenience, as explained below. As a result, we believe that it will be the “easiest travel for everyone” both physically and mentally. I love traveling so much that I have traveled to more than 40 countries abroad and all 47 prefectures in Japan. In many of these trips so far, we have come to realize how difficult it is to obtain travel information in my ownread moreHow to create a Japanese itinerary that won’t fail No.1

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Shizuoka’s local cuisine recommended in October

By ninjakotan

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

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Hyogo)

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Hyogo)   Table of contents Introduction Fish PRIDE FISH   Introduction Hyogo Prefecture (5 types of seafood) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in October. In Hyogo prefecture, the following five types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish flatfish, whitebait, semifasciatus, sailfin sandfish, daggertooth pike conger Hyogo Prefecture has the highest catch in Japan for whitebait, semifasciatus and sailfin sandfish. Hyogo Prefecture has two seas with completely different properties from the Sea of Japan in the north and the Seto Inland Sea in the south, so a variety of fish and shellfish are landed.   PRIDE FISH Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Kasumi crab (red snow crab)” (season: September-December), “Spanish mackerel in Awaji Island” (season: September-November) and “Momiji-dai (sea bream) in Akashiura” (season: September-November) as “PRIDE FISH” in autumn in Hyogo prefecture. In addition, although it is a summer “PRIDE FISH”, you can also eat “Nama Shirasu (whitebait) in Awaji Island” (season: May-November) if you go to Hyogo prefecture in October. “Kasumi Crab (red snow crab) ” is a Benizuwai crab that is landedread moreSeafood in season in Oct (4th place Hyogo)

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Shizuoka)

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Shizuoka)   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood PRIDE FISH   Introduction Shizuoka Prefecture (5 types of seafood) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in October. In Shizuoka Prefecture, the following five types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish sardine, mackerel, whitebait, tuna Other seafood Japanese spiny lobster   Shizuoka prefecture has the highest catch of tuna in Japan. Shimizu Port is particularly famous, and the landing of frozen tuna accounts for about 50% of the landing amount in Japan, making it the largest in Japan. By the way, Miyazaki Prefecture is the second largest tuna catch, and Kagoshima Prefecture is the third. The Japanese are famous for their love of tuna and consume about one-fifth of the world’s tuna.   PRIDE FISH The autumn “PRIDE FISH” in Shizuoka prefecture selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives is “Suruga Bay Hon-ebi (Haliporoides sibogae)” (season: September-May) and “Nishina Yariika (spear squid) ” (season: October-March). Also, when introducing the summer “PRIDE FISH”, “Nishina no Maika (Japanese flying squid)” (season: June-October) is selected. When you go to Shizuokaread moreSeafood in season in Oct (4th place Shizuoka)

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Ishikawa)

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Seafood in season in Oct (4th place Ishikawa)   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood PRIDE FISH   Introduction Ishikawa Prefecture (5 types of seafood) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in October. In Ishikawa Prefecture, the following five types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish Spanish mackerel, semifasciatus, sailfin sandfish, atka mackerel Other seafood Japanese flying squid   Ishikawa Prefecture has the highest catch of “Nigisu (semifasciatus)” in Japan. When “semifasciatus” is written in Chinese characters, it becomes “similar sillago”, and it seems that it was named “semifasciatus” because it resembles “sillago”. However, it is a different strain of fish from “sillago”. “semifasciatus” is often sold as dried fish, but sashimi is also very delicious. When we go to Ishikawa prefecture, we may be able to eat sashimi “semifasciatus”.   PRIDE FISH Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Spanish mackerel” (season: May-October), “Nodoguro (Blackthroat Seaperch) “ (season: September-December), “Amaebi (northern shrimp) “ (season: September-December) as “PRIDE FISH” in autumn in Ishikawa Prefecture. Spanish mackerel is said to be a spring fish, as the name contains the letters spring. However, theread moreSeafood in season in Oct (4th place Ishikawa)

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Seafood in season in Oct (3rd place Shimane)

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Seafood in season in Oct (3rd place Shimane)   Table of contents Introduction Fish PRIDE FISH   Introduction Shimane Prefecture (6 types of seafood) ranked third among the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in October. In Shimane Prefecture, the following six types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish tilefish, conger eel, yellowtail, eel, flatfish, Spanish mackerel   PRIDE FISH “Blackthroat Seaperch” (season: September-December) has been selected for the autumn “PRIDE FISH” in Shimane Prefecture, which is selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. “Blackthroat seaperch” is prized as a high-class fish. Kei Nishikori, a professional tennis player from Shimane Prefecture, said in 2014 that he would like to eat blackthroat seaperch when he returned to Japan, and the blackthroat seaperch became famous and the price soared. I also love this fish, and I always eat it when I go to Shimane prefecture.     In addition, although it is the summer “PRIDE FISH” in Shimane Prefecture, the season is from July to October, so we will also introduce “Covil (Aka-amadai : Red tilefish)“. The tilefish is a high-class fish called Guji in Kyoto and Osaka. 

Shishamo
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Seafood in season in Oct (2nd place Hokkaido)

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Seafood in season in Oct (2nd place Hokkaido)   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood PRIDE FISH   Introduction Hokkaido (7 types of seafood) was second in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in October. Hokkaido was in the top 3 for 4 consecutive months. In Hokkaido, the following seven types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish yellowtail, flatfish, salmon, pacific saury, herring, atka mackerel Other seafood Japanese flying squid   PRIDE FISH Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Spirinchus ( Shishamo smelt) on the Pacific coast of Hokkaido“ (season: October-November) and “Otaru / Ishikari mantis shrimp” (season: October-December)  as “PRIDE FISH” in autumn in Hokkaido. I have previously introduced “Pacific Coastal Matsukawa-garei (flatfish)” (season: September-January), which has been selected as the “PRIDE FISH” in autumn. Capelin is commonly eaten as “shishamo” throughout Japan. “Shishamo”, which is endemic species to Japan, is a valuable species that accounts for less than 10% of the total distribution volume in Japan. Moreover, the fishing season is limited to the two months of October and November. “Kushiro Shishamo” and “Mukawa Shishamo” have acquired regional collective trademark registration. Legend hasread moreSeafood in season in Oct (2nd place Hokkaido)

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Seafood in season in Oct (1st place Nagasaki)

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Seafood in season in Oct (1st place Nagasaki)   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood   Introduction Nagasaki Prefecture (8 types of seafood) ranked first in the prefectures with the highest types and catches of seafood, which are in season in October. Nagasaki Prefecture is number one for four consecutive months. There are two main reasons why Nagasaki Prefecture is blessed with abundant fish and shellfish. The length of the coastline is the second largest in Japan’s prefectures, and it faces the two seas of the “Sea of ​​Japan” and the “East China Sea.” The Tsushima Current, which branches off from the Kuroshio Current, which is one of the largest currents in the world, flows through the Sea of ​​Japan. The East China Sea has one of the world’s leading continental shelves and is rich in plankton, which feeds fish. In Nagasaki Prefecture, the following seven types of fish and shellfish will be in season in October.   Fish tilefish, conger eel, yellowtail, butterfish, sardine, mackerel, hairtail Other seafood Japanese flying squid   Among the fish and shellfish that will be in season in October, the fish with the highest catch in Nagasaki Prefecture are conger eels and butterfish.read moreSeafood in season in Oct (1st place Nagasaki)

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Seafood in season in Oct

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in Oct   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood   Introduction Introducing the fish and shellfish that will be in season in October, divided into the whole of Japan and the prefectures ranked in the top five. 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. Of the 87 species surveyed, the number of fish and shellfish that will be in season in October is 24, the second lowest in a year. However, the scarcity is mainly due to the scarcity of non-fish. In particular, the number of seasonal shellfish will be zero. The following is a list of 24 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order.   Fish tilefish, conger eel, yellowtail, butterfish, eel, sardine, flatfish, salmon, mackerel, spanish mackerel, pacific saury, whitebait, hairtail, semifasciatus, herring, sailfin sandfish, daggertooth pike conger,  atka mackerel, mullet, tuna Other seafood Japanese flying squid, salmon roe, Japanese spiny lobster, hair crab Of all the fish and shellfish that will be in season in October, is “mackerel” the most famous fish in general? It is a typicalread moreSeafood in season in Oct

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September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary)

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September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary)   Table of contents Introduction   Sightseeing spots that can be visited with the proposed itinerary   Food menu and seafood that can be eaten in the proposed itinerary Day 1 (Accommodation in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 2 (Accommodation in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 3 (Accommodation in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture) Day 4 (Accommodation in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) Day 5 (Accommodation in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture) Day 6 (Accommodation in Hakodate City, Hokkaido) Day 7 (Accommodation in Sapporo City, Hokkaido) Day 8 (last day)   Introduction This is a summary of Japanese itinerary ideas for September, 7 nights and 8 days. This itinerary idea summarizes what tourist destinations we can visit and what meals we can eat.   Sightseeing spots that can be visited with the proposed itinerary 2 World Heritage Sites (Hiraizumi  Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land , the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan) 3 National treasures (Osaki Hachimangu, Zuiganji Temple, Chusonji Konjikido) 17 Important cultural properties of the country (Sendai Toshogu Shrine, Mutsu- Kokubunji Yakushido, Shiogama Shrine, Yotokuin Tamaya, Entsuin, Godaido, Kanrantei, Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building, Former 90th Bank Main Storeread moreSeptember Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Summary)

Biei
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition)   Table of contents Introduction 1. Transfer from Sapporo to Asahikawa 2. Transfer from Asahikawa to Biei 3. Lunch   As the 8th day of the itinerary idea in September (3rd day in Hokkaido), we introduced sightseeing in Sapporo city. Autumn is also a wonderful season for Biei, so I would like to introduce Biei as an extra edition. If you’ve been to Sapporo many times, it might be a good idea to go to Biei. A day trip from Sapporo is possible, but the return trip to Haneda Airport is overwhelmingly more convenient from Asahikawa Airport than from New Chitose Airport. If you move to Asahikawa after enjoying the night view of Sapporo on the 7th day, the morning on the 8th day will be easier, so sightseeing in Biei will be easier. However, the tour of the “Biei View Bus” that we would like to recommend has been canceled from August 27th to September 30th to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. You can rent a bicycle to visit the tourist spots. For rental bicycles, we recommend renting an electrically power assisted bicycle because there are many hillsread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 Extra Edition)

Mt. Moiwa
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM)   Table of contents 1. Hoheikan 2. Hassoan 3. Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine 4. the summit of Mt. Moiwa 5. Dinner 6. Transfer to New Chitose Airport   In the afternoon, we will visit the national important cultural property in Sapporo and head to the summit of Mt. Moiwa. 1. Hoheikan (13 minutes walk from CURRY YA! CONG, 6 minutes walk from Nakajima Koen Station) Hoheikan was completed in 1881 as an accommodation facility. It is a national important cultural property.   2. Hassoan (2 minutes walk from Hoheikan) It is said that it was designed by Kobori Enshu, a tea master who was a daimyo in the early Edo period (the lord of Bitchu Matsuyama Castle and later the lord of the Komuro feudal clan in Omi Province). The tea room in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture was relocated to Sapporo in 1919. It is a national important cultural property.   3. Sapporo Fushimi Inari Shrine (13 minutes walk from Ropeway Iriguchi Station) Departure Nakajima Koen Station 13:10 Route Sapporo streetcar (outside) Arrival Ropeway Iriguchi Station 13:27 Fare Yen 200 6 minutes walk from Hassoan to Nakajima Koen Stationread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 AM)   Table of contents 1. Hokkaido University Faculty of Agriculture Second Farm 2. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building 3. Botanic Garden, Hokkaido University 4. Sapporo Archives Museum (former Sapporo Court of Appeals) 5. Former Sapporo Agricultural School Performance Hall (Clock Tower) 6. Lunch   On this day, we will visit Mt. Moiwa and important cultural properties in Sapporo. Assuming that the accommodation is around Sapporo Station, we will head to Hokkaido University Faculty of Agriculture Second Farm.   1. Hokkaido University Faculty of Agriculture Second Farm (10 minutes walk from Kitajuhachijo Station) Departure Sapporo Station 8:37 Route Subway Namboku Line “Asabu Line” Arrival Kitajuhachijo Station 8:41 Fare Yen 210 There are many subway Namboku lines.  Currently suspended from publication to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection. Sapporo Agricultural School No. 2 Farm was established in 1877 as a model farm. Nine facilities such as offices are national important cultural property.   2. Former Hokkaido Government Office Building (8 minutes walk from Sapporo Station) Departure Kitajuhachijo Station 9:30 Route Subway Namboku Line “Jieitai-Mae” Arrival Sapporo Station 9:34 Fare Yen 210 There are many subway Namboku lines. It is a neo-baroque building builtread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 8 (Hokkaido Day 3 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2    PM)   Table of contents 1. Upopoy (National Ainu Museum) 2. Head to Sapporo 3. Dinner 4. JR Tower Observatory T38   We will return a little from Tomakomai to Hakodate, but first we will learn Ainu culture at Shiraoi’s “Upopoi”. After that, head to Sapporo. 1. Upopoy (National Ainu Museum) (11 minutes walk from Shiraoi Station) Departure JR Tomakomai Station 12:34 Route JR Muroran Main Line Arrival JR Shiraoi Station 12:57 Fare Yen 540 Closed from Tuesday, August 31st, reopening date undecided Business hours: Weekdays 9: 00-18: 00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9: 00-20: 00 Closed days: Mondays (weekdays after the next day if it is a national holiday or a holiday) https://ainu-upopoy.jp/en/about/ “Upopoy” means “singing together in a large group” in the Ainu language. It is a facility for learning about the culture of the Ainu people, who are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. You can also enjoy Ainu songs, dances, and musical instrument performances. We plan to use NINJA KOTAN as our service name. Kotan means village by the Ainu language. We plan to use the Ainu language because we sympathize with the Ainu people as a symbolread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2 PM)

Sakhalin surf clam
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2    AM)   Table of contents 1.Breakfast (early morning) 2. Move to Tomakomai 3. Lunch   On this day, we will move from Hakodate to Tomakomai, Shiraoi, and Sapporo. 1.Breakfast (early morning) Eat “Uni-ikura-don : sea urchin and salmon roe bowl” at Hakodate-Asa-Ichi : Morning Market (business hours from May to December from 5:00 to 14:00, but it depends on the store). It is Hokkaido’s “local dishes loved by nation” announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf If you don’t like Uni-ikura-don for two consecutive days, there are plenty of things you can eat at the morning market, such as sea urchin bowl. If the menu includes yellowtail, flatfish, salmon, pacific saury, atka mackerel, Japanese flying squid, and kelp, which are in season in Hokkaido in September, let’s eat them.   2. Move to Tomakomai Departure JR Hakodate Station 7:37 Route Limited Express Hokuto No. 3 Arrival JR Tomakomai Station 10:36 Fare Ticket 5,280 yen + limited express ticket 2,420 yen   3. Lunch Umi-no-eki (Sea Station)  Plat Minato Ichiba (Market) (30 minutes walk from Tomakomai Station) Departure Tomakomai station square 10:40 Route Donan Bus “Miyanomori housing complex line” Arrivalread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 7 (Hokkaido Day 2 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)   Table of contents Introduction 1. Head to Hakodate 2. Lunch 3. Ofune Ruins 4. Kakinoshima Ruins 5. Dinner 6. Mt. Hakodate Observatory   Introduction On the 6th day, we will take the Shinkansen from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture to Hakodate City, Hokkaido. There are no national treasures (buildongs) in Hokkaido. However, Hokkaido has two World Heritage Site. Shiretoko and the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan, which was just selected on July 27, 2021. Since Shiretoko is quite far away, I did not include it in this itinerary idea, but since it is possible to visit the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan, I included it in the route. However, visiting the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan takes time to travel and the number of public transportation (buses) is very small, so you will not have time to visit other tourist spots. Therefore, this plan is not suitable for those who visit Hakodate for the first time. Alternatively, you should consider extending the length of your stay in Hakodate to visit other tourist attractions.   1. Head to Hakodate Departure JR Morioka Station 8:50 Route Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1 Transferread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 6 (Hokkaido Day 1)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 5 (Iwate Prefecture Day 3    PM)   Table of contents 1. Koiwai Farm 2. Return to Morioka Station 3. Dinner   In the afternoon, head to Koiwai Farm. 1. Koiwai Farm (3 minutes walk from Koiwai Farm Makibaen) Departure Morioka Station (Platform 10) 13:45 Route Koiwai Farm Line Bus (for Koiwai Farm) Arrival Koiwai Farm Makibaen 14:15 arrival Fare Yen710 Admission: Yen 800 for adults, Yen300 for children Business hours: Weekdays 9: 00-16: 00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9: 00-17: 00 Koiwai Farm was established in 1891 (Meiji 24). The buildings built on the premises of the Uemaru cowshed are designated as national important cultural properties. Koiwai’s name is taken from the surnames of its partner Yoshimasa Ono (advisor of Mitsubishi, vice president of Japan Railway Company), Yanosuke Iwasaki(second president of Mitsubishi, younger brother of Mitsubishi founder Yataro Iwasaki), and Masaru Inoue(the Secretary of the Railway Agency, Hirobumi Ito who smuggled to England during the turbulent period at the end of the Edo period, Kaoru Inoue and other five Choshu clan members, so-called Choshu Five members). Koiwai Farm is a facility that families can enjoy, such as horseback riding and feeding ponies. If you areread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 5 (Iwate Prefecture Day 3    AM)   Table of contents Introduction 1. Morioka Castle Ruins Park 2. Sakurayama Shrine 3. Bank of Iwate Red Brick Building 4. Morioka Takuboku / Kenji Seishunkan (former 90th Bank Main Store Main Building) 5. Konyacho Banya and Iwate Prefecture Public Hall 6. Morioka Hachimangu 7. Kami no hashi (Kami no bridge) 8. Ishiwarizakura 9. Takuboku Newlyweds House 10. Morioka Station 11. Lunch   Introduction This day will be Morioka City and Koiwai Farm. We will visit three important cultural properties. In the morning, take the Morioka city center circulation bus “Dendenmushi” to go around sightseeing spots or rent a bicycle. “Dendenmushi” is a circulation type that takes 35 minutes to go around, and there are clockwise (red) and counterclockwise (green). It runs every 10-15 minutes. The clockwise operating time from Morioka Station is 9: 00-16: 45. The counterclockwise operation will be 5 minutes after the clockwise operation (9: 05-16: 50). The one-day free ticket is Yen350 for adults and Yen180 for children. This time we will introduce a counterclockwise route. I like walking in the morning, so I just want to go to Morioka Castle Site Park early inread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 5 (Iwate Day 3 AM)

squid
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 4 (Iwate Prefecture Day 2)   Table of contents 1. Takata Matsubara Memorial Park 2. Lunch 3. Head to Morioka 4. Dinner   On this day, we will mainly travel by train or bus. Iwate prefecture is very large, so it takes time to move. We would like to go to the Kesennuma fish market in the morning, but we are restricting the entry of the general public due to the infection control of the Covit-19. I would like to go once the restrictions are lifted.   1. Takata Matsubara Memorial Park (2 minutes walk from Kiseki No Ipponmatsu Station) From Kesennuma to Rikuszentakata Departure JR Kesennuma Station 7:29 Route JR Ofunato Line BRT (Bus Rapid Transit System) Arrival Kiseki no Ipponmatsu Station 8:02 Fare Yen420 The Takata Matsubara Memorial Park in Rikuzentakata City is also closed from 18:00 on August 13 (Friday) until Iwate Prefecture’s own state of emergency is lifted. If the park continues to close in September, you can go to Geibikei on the second day of Iwate prefecture, and on the first day of Iwate prefecture, you can go around Hiraizumi more slowly. Departure Kiseki no Ipponmatsu Station 12:42 Route JR Ofunatoread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 4 (Iwate Day 2)

Geibikei
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 3 (Iwate Prefecture Day 1    PM)   Table of contents 1. Geibikei boat ride 2. Head to Kesennuma 3. Dinner     After lunch at Ichinoseki, head to Geibikei. Geibikei is one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. 1. Geibikei boat ride (5-minute walk from JR Geibikei Station) From Ichinoseki to Geibikei Departure JR Ichinoseki Station 14:17 Route JR Ofunato Line Arrival JR Geibikei Station 14:46 Fare Yen 510   Boat ride 15: 00-16: 30 (90 minutes boarding) One ship goes into service every hour, the last shipping service from September 1st to November 15th departs at 16:00 Adults (junior high school students and above) Yen 1,800, elementary school students Yen 900, infants Yen 200 Geibikei is one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan. It is a national historical site scenic spot natural monument. We can hear “Geibi Oiwake” sung by the boatman on the boat. There are also barrier-free boats that can be used by wheelchair users. However, a reservation is required. 2. Head to Kesennuma Departure JR Geibikei Station 16:48 Route JR Ofunato Line Arrival JR Kesennuma Station 17:38 Fare Yen 770   3. Dinner We will stay and have dinner in Kesennuma.read moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 PM)

Hiraizumi
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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 3 (Iwate Prefecture Day 1    AM)   Table of contents Introduction 1. Ruins of Muryokoin 2. Chusonji Temple (Konjikido (Golden Hall) , Main Hall) 3. Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage Center 4. Kinkeisan 5. Kanjizaiō-in ruins 6. Motsuji Temple 7. Takkoku no Iwaya 8. Genbikei 9. Hiraizumi Station 10. Head to Ichinoseki   Introduction We will visit the Chusonji Temple and Konjikido of Hiraizumi, which are both World Heritage Sites and National Treasures. I think it is more efficient to rent a bicycle around Hiraizumi Station. If we go to Takkoku no Iwaya (about 6km from Hiraizumi Station) or Genbikei (about 9km from Hiraizumi Station), there is a distance, so I think we should rent an electrically power assisted bicycle. The time required below is an approximate time for a rental cycle. After arriving at JR Hiraizumi Station, it will start around 9:00 AM. If we don’t go to Takkoku no Iwaya or Genbikei Gorge, we can go around sightseeing spots without a rental cycle by taking the patrol bus “Runrun” from Hiraizumi Station. The one-day ticket is Yen 450. However, from April 17th to November 7th, 2021, it operates only on weekends and holidays. https://hiraizumi.or.jp/en/index.html   1.read moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 3 (Iwate Day 1 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 2 (Miyagi Prefecture Day 2    PM)   Table of contents 1. Matsushima Island Tour Boat 2. Stroll around Fukuurajima 3. Kanrantei 4. View of Matsushima Bay from a hill 5. Return to Sendai Station 6. Dinner   1. Matsushima Island Tour Boat (3 minutes walk from Godaido) Large regular pleasure boat “Nioh Maru Course” One service per hour for 50 minutes, such as 14: 00-14: 50 Adults (junior high school students and above) Yen 1,500, elementary school students Yen 750, free for children under elementary school age “New ship Niomaru service commemorative privilege” Adults Yen 1,500 will be discounted to Yen 1,000. If you make a reservation from the official website, it will be Yen 100 cheaper. The end date of the award is undecided. https://www.matsushima.or.jp/en/timesheet/ Matsushima Bay is a member of the “Club of the Most Beautiful Bay in the World”. In Japan, Toyama Bay, Suruga Bay, Kyoto Miyazu Bay / Ine Bay, and Kujukushima (Sasebo) are also members.   2. Stroll around Fukuurajima (15 minutes walk from Matsushimajima tour boat stop)   3. Kanrantei (17 minutes walk from Fukuura Island) Tokonoma and fusuma paintings are important cultural properties of the country.  https://www.town.miyagi-matsushima.lg.jp/index.cfm/8,3105,30,html  read moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2 PM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 2 (Miyagi Prefecture Day 2    AM)   Table of contents 1.Shiogama Shrine 2.Yotokuin tamaya 3.Zuiganji Temple 4.Entsuin 5.Godaido 6.Lunch   The second day is a route that goes around the national treasure Zuiganji Temple (main hall, priest’s quarter and corridor). There are many tourist attractions around Matsushima, so it’s easy to take a walk.   1. Shiogama Shrine (7 minutes walk from JR Hon-Shiogama Station) From Sendai to Shiogama Departure JR Sendai Station 9:14 Route JR Senboku Line Arrival JR Hon-Shiogama Station 9:43 Fare Yen 330 Shiogama Shrine has been revered as the Tohoku guardian, Mutsunokuni Ichinomiya. It is a national important cultural property. http://www.shiogamajinja.jp/index.html   2. Yotokuin tamaya (10 minutes walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station) From Shiogama to Matsushima Kaigan Departure JR Hon-Shiogama Station 10:55 Route JR Senzan Line Arrival JR Matsushima Kaigan Station 11:06 Fare Yen 200 It is a mausoleum of Date Masamune’s wife, Megohime (Yotokuin). It is a national important cultural property. https://bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/185497   3. Zuiganji Temple (3 minutes walk from Yotokuin Mausoleum) Zuiganji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple belonging to the Rinzai sect Myoshinji school. It is a national treasure because it is a valuable building of Momoyamaread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 2 (Miyagi Day 2 AM)

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September Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1)

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September Itinerary Idea Day 1 (Miyagi Prefecture Day 1) Table of contents Introduction 1.Zuihoden 2.Sendai Castle Ruins 3.Osaki Hachimangu 4.Walk around Jozenjidori 5.Sendai Toshogu 6.Mutsu-Kokubunji Yakushido   Introduction There are three national treasures in Miyagi prefecture (Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main hall of Zuiganji Temple, the back of the warehouse, and the corridor). However, Miyagi Prefecture has no World Heritage Sites. The first day is a sightseeing route centered around Osaki Hachimangu, a national treasure. Start at noon Lunch First is lunch. We will eat local cuisine “Harako-meshi” (we can also Gyutan-yaki (grill beef tongue) of “local dishes loved by the nation”) and dessert “Zunda mochi”. Afternoon sightseeing From Sendai Station West Exit Bus Terminal No. 16, take the city circulation bus “Loople Sendai” for sightseeing. If we take “Loople Sendai”, we can efficiently visit most of the sightseeing spots in Sendai city, and the one-day pass is Yen 630, which is a bargain. The service is every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends and holidays. It takes about 70 minutes to go around in one direction. The sightseeing spots that we can visit in “Loople Sendai” are listed in order from Sendai Station. Please startread moreSeptember Itinerary Idea in Japan Day 1 (Miyagi Day 1)

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September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

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September Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)   Table of contents 1.Eat delicious food at a delicious time 2.The greatest stresses in life is travel planning 3.Three itinerary rules   1.Eat delicious food at a delicious time Over the next two weeks, we will propose a September itinerary idea to “eat delicious food at a delicious time.” The reason I propose an itinerary idea is that when I traveled, I had many troubled experiences because I didn’t know how to travel between the tourist spots I wanted to visit, the travel time, and the fare. Even if tourist spots are listed in travel guidebooks and the website of the Tourism Bureau, it is rare that details such as how to move between spots are written. In particular, it is extremely rare to post information on how to move across prefectures. For this reason, I wanted to eat up all the seasonal fish and shellfish and suggest how to travel. Until now, we have proposed “when”, “where”, “what”, and what to eat, using the “season of fish and shellfish” as a starting point, but in the future, we will add “how” to the itinerary (Travel route)read moreSeptember Itinerary Ideas in Japan (Eat all seasonal seafood and local dishes)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (after traveling)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (after traveling)   Table of contents 1.Laundry and tidying up are waiting for you 2.Troublesome thing when returning from an overseas trip 3.The easiest trip for everyone   1.Laundry and tidying up are waiting for you When you come home from your trip, laundry and tidying up are waiting for you. The longer you travel, the more laundry you have. Even if you enjoyed your trip, you will get very tired as soon as you get home. Some may say, “I don’t want to go on a trip again.” 2.Troublesome thing when returning from an overseas trip In fact, according to a JTB survey, the number one “troublesome thing when returning from an overseas trip” was “cleaning up and storing clothes” at 41%, the second was “going to work” at 19%, and the third was “distributing souvenirs” 14%. As mentioned above, I commented in three parts. Did you understand how carrying “large luggage (suitcases)” before, during, and after your trip can be a reason for physical and mental fatigue. If you rent what you need at your travel destination, you will be freed from the “large luggage (suitcase)” that causes travel fatigue.read moreDon’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (after traveling)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (while traveling)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (while traveling)   Table of contents 1.Get tired of carrying “large luggage (suitcase)” 2.The risk of a lost baggage 3.If you don’t have a suitcase you can go through a long line to buy a ticket 4.Lockers may be full   1.Get tired of carrying “large luggage (suitcase)” Finally, you are going on a trip. First of all, you get tired of carrying “large luggage (suitcase)” when traveling from your home to the station or airport. You don’t want to get tired of carrying “large luggage (suitcase)” and you can choose to take a taxi to the train station or airport. However, using a taxi can be quite expensive. If your trip overlaps with your commute time and you get on a crowded train, the presence of “large luggage (suitcase)” can be a nuisance to other commuter passengers, both stressing and mentally tiring. 2.The risk of a lost baggage If you leave your luggage at the airport, it will be lighter and you can finally feel relieved. However, when you pick up your luggage at the airport after your flight, it may take some time for your luggage to come out, orread moreDon’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (while traveling)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (before traveling)

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Don’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (before traveling)   Table of contents 1.Large luggage tires your trip physically and mentally 2.Packing gets tired 3.Preparing travel luggage is the most tiring by the survey   1.Large luggage tires your trip physically and mentally I love traveling, but I hate getting tired of traveling. I think traveling is for fun, not for getting tired from traveling. However, when you come back from your trip, many people may say, “Travel is fun, but I don’t like it because I get tired.” Do you feel tired and tired at work the next day after returning from your trip? I believe that the existence of “large luggage (suitcase) ” is the cause of tiredness of travel both physically and mentally. This is because I don’t think that people who take a walk every day in a “light fashion” who has nothing will often get “tired”. Also, when I send my luggage to the destination and travel empty-handed, its feels “very easy”. It’s not exaggerated, it’s overwhelmingly easy. So why does the presence of “large luggage (suitcase)” cause travel fatigue? Below, let’s recall the scenes before, during, and after the trip. 2.Packing gets tiredread moreDon’t want to get tired of traveling anymore (before traveling)

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Miyagi’s local cuisine recommended in September

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Miyagi’s local cuisine recommended in September   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.”Harako-meshi” 3.”Hittsumi” 4.”Morioka Reimen” and “Morioka Jaja-men” 5.PRIDE FISH   1.Introduction There are two types of local cuisine in Miyagi prefecture selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “Harako-meshi” and “Zunda mochi”. September, when the “Harako-meshi” season begins, is the time to eat both when traveling to Miyagi prefecture. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf   2.”Harako-meshi” “Harako-meshi” is in season from September to December. This is an autumn specialty dish using locally produced salmon. Miyagi Prefecture is the fourth largest salmon catch in Japan (2019). For “Harako-meshi”, salmon fillet and salmon roe are placed on top of the cooked rice. The picture below is not “Harako-meshi” but salmon and salmon roe bowl. The salmon and salmon roe bowl in the photo is just salmon and salmon roe lined up on white rice, but in the case of “Harako-meshi”, it is different in that it is cooked rice.   3.”Zunda mochi” “Zunda mochi” was introduced in “Miyagi’s local cuisine recommended in July”, but only the photo is reprinted.   4.”Gyutan-yaki” Miyagi Prefecture’s “Local dishes loved by the nation” is “Gyutan-yaki”, but you can eat it all year round, so of course it’sread moreMiyagi’s local cuisine recommended in September

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Iwate’s local cuisine recommended in September

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Iwate’s local cuisine recommended in September   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.”Wan-ko soba” 3.”Hittsumi” 4.”Morioka Reimen” and “Morioka Jaja-men”   1.Introduction There are two types of local cuisine in Iwate prefecture selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: “Wan-ko soba” and “Hittsumi”. Both are not very seasonal, so those traveling to Iwate Prefecture in September should be able to eat them. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf   2.”Wan-ko soba” “Wan-ko soba” is known as one of the three major soba noodles in Japan, along with “Togakushi soba” and “Izumo soba”. Eating “Wanko soba” itself becomes an event, and it’s a lot of fun. I like soba, so of course I also love Wan-ko soba. However, even if you go to Iwate in September, the new soba that was just harvested in the fall may not be in time. This is because new soba is usually served from October to November. You can eat Wan-ko soba all year round, but if you are particular about new soba, you may want to go there in October-November. 3.”Hittsumi” “Hittsumi” is a dish in which a lump of wheat flour that has been kneaded with water and spread thinly is torn by hand, and chicken, burdock,read moreIwate’s local cuisine recommended in September

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Hokkaido’s local cuisine recommended in September

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The local dishes that can be eaten in Hokkaido in September are “Chanchan-yaki”, “Ishikari-nabe”, and “Jingisukan”. In the season of salmon, “Chanchan-yaki”, which is made by grilling salmon and vegetables and seasoning with miso, and “Ishikari-nabe”, which is made by boiling salmon with seasonal vegetables, are exactly the taste of autumn in Hokkaido. In addition, since “Jingisukan” can be eaten all year round, all three types of Hokkaido’s local cuisine listed in the “100 selections of local cuisine” selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries can be eaten in September. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf In addition, I have previously reported that “Uni-ikura-don (sea urchin salmon roe bowl)” and “Soup curry” are listed as local dishes in Hokkaido in the “Local dishes loved by the nation” announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf The season for raw salmon roe is from September to November. Sea urchins are not caught in Hokkaido from September to November, so it is the best season for those who like salmon roe of “Uni-ikura-don”, but it is a disappointing season for those who like sea urchins. Of course, “Soup curry” can be eaten all year round.  

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Seafood in season in Sep (3rd place Iwate)

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Seafood in season in Sep (3rd place Iwate)   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood 5.PRIDE FISH 1.Introduction In Iwate Prefecture, the following six types of fish and shellfish are in season in September. 2.Fish yellowtail, salmon, pacific saury. 3.Shellfish abalone 4.Other seafood Japanese flying squid, kelp 5.PRIDE FISH “Iwate’s autumn salmon (salmon roe)” has been selected as the “PRIDE FISH” for autumn in Iwate Prefecture announced by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. Iwate Prefecture has the third largest amount of salmon landed in Japan, so when you visit Iwate Prefecture in September, which is the season for salmon, you must not forget to eat salmon. There are four places where the amount of landing is large: Kuji, Miyako, Kamaishi, and Ofunato. The season for “Iwate’s autumn salmon (salmon roe)” is September-January. In addition, “Rikuzentakata’s Clinocardium californicus ( Ezoishikage shellfish )” has been selected as the summer “PRIDE FISH” in Iwate Prefecture. The season is from July to October, so you can eat deliciously in September as well. According to the “Pride Fish” site, it is the “phantom shellfish” that is cultivated in an industrial-level only in Hirota Bay, Rikuzentakata. It seems that it is a member of Fulvia muticaread moreSeafood in season in Sep (3rd place Iwate)

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Seafood in season in Sep (1st place Hokkaido)

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Seafood in season in Sep (1st place Hokkaido)   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Other seafood 4.PRIDE FISH 1.Introduction In Hokkaido, the following seven types of fish and shellfish are in season in September. 2.Fish yellowtail, flatfish, salmon, pacific saury, atka mackerel 3.Other seafood Japanese flying squid, kelp 4.PRIDE FISH Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Pacific Coastal Matsukawa-garei : Matsukawa-flatfish” as the “PRIDE FISH” for autumn in Hokkaido. It is also branded under the name “Oucho (King flatfish)”. It is landed from Erimo Town in Hokkaido to Hakodate City, and the season is from September to November. I definitely want to try it once. By the way, Hokkaido boasts the highest catch of flatfish in Japan (2019). In addition, the following pictures are pictures of “flatfish”, not “Matsukawa-garei”. “Sakhalin surf clam of Tomakomai : Tomakomai no Hokki” (seasonal July-November) introduced in “Seafood that will be in season in July in Hokkaido” is also in season in September.    

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Seafood in season in Sep

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Seafood in season in Sep   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood   1.Introduction Introducing the fish and shellfish that will be in season in September, divided into the whole of Japan and the top three prefectures. The season of fish and shellfish may vary depending on the region and year due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only. The number of fish and shellfish that will be in season in September is 22 of the 87 species surveyed, which is the smallest in a year. The following is a list of 22 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order. 2.Fish tilefish, yellowtail, butterfish, sardine, bonito, flatfish, great amberjack, salmon, pacific saury, striped jack , whitebait, hairtail, semifasciatus, atka mackerel, Tuna, brownstriped mackerel scad 3.Shellfish abalone 4.Other seafood Japanese flying squid, salmon roe, Japanese tiger prawn, hair crab, kelp   Nagasaki and Hokkaido (7 types of seafood) were ranked first, and Iwate and Miyagi prefectures (6 types) were ranked third in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in September. Nagasaki Prefecture ranked first for three consecutive months. The 4th place is Aomori prefecture,read moreSeafood in season in Sep

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Seafood in season in Aug (3rd place Hokkaido)

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Seafood in season in Aug (3rd place Hokkaido)   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood   1.Introduction In Hokkaido, the following nine types of fish and shellfish are in season in August. 2.Fish yellowtail, flatfish, atka mackerel 3.Shellfish scallops 4.Other seafood neon flying squid, Japanese flying squid, sea urchin, kelp,  common octopus  

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Seafood in season in Aug (1st place Nagasaki)

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Seafood in season in Aug (1st place Nagasaki)   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Other seafood   1.Introduction In Nagasaki Prefecture, the following 10 types of fish and shellfish are in season in August. 2.Fish tilefish, conger eel, chicken grunt, yellowtail, butterfish, sardine, hairtail, brownstriped mackerel scad 3.Other seafood Japanese flying squid, sea urchin    

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Seafood in season in Aug (1st place Miyagi)

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Seafood in season in Aug (1st place Miyagi)   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood   1.Introduction In Miyagi prefecture, the following 10 types of fish and shellfish are in season in August. 2.Fish conger eel, sardine, marlin, bonito, Japanese sea perch, tuna 3.Shellfish abalone and scallops 4.Other seafood sea urchin and common octopus.  

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Seafood in season in Aug

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Seafood in season in Aug   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood   1.Introduction Introducing the fish and shellfish that will be in season in August, divided into the whole of Japan and the top three prefectures. The season of fish and shellfish may vary depending on the region and year due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only. The number of fish and shellfish that will be in season in August is 29 out of the 87 types surveyed. The following is a list of 29 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order. 2.Fish tilefish, conger eel, sweetfish, yellowtail, butterfish, sardine, marlin, bonito, barracuda, flatfish, filefish, great amberjack, sillago, striped jack , Japanese sea perch, hairtail, atka mackerel, tuna, brownstriped mackerel scad 3.Shellfish abalone, turban shell, scallop 4.Other seafood neon flying squid, Japanese flying squid, sea urchin, Japanese tiger prawn, hair crab, kelp, common octopus Miyagi prefecture (10 kinds of fish and shellfish) and Nagasaki prefecture (same as above) are ranked first, and Hokkaido (9 kinds) is ranked third in the prefectures with catches and types of fish and shellfish that are in season in August. Yes, but it’s the sameread moreSeafood in season in Aug

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Travel expenses higher by eco-friendly travel?

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Travel expenses higher by eco-friendly travel?   Table of contents Introduction The majority support sustainable travel even when travel costs go up Luggege-free trip reduce CO2 emissions Luggage-free trip also reduces travel costs Luggage-free trip improves travel convenience   Introduction Expedia, the world’s largest online travel booking site, has announced the Traveler Value Index. This is a study to clarify the values that are important when booking a trip for 8,000 people in eight countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. The survey period will be from April 16th to May 7th, 2021. https://welcome.expediagroup.com/content/dam/marketing/welcome2eg/published-assets/whitepapers/traveler-value-index-report/EN_Traveler_Value_Index_2021.pdf   The majority support sustainable travel even when travel costs go up What was interesting to me in this report was that the value of “eco-friendly travel” was higher than I had imagined. “Nearly three in five travelers (59%) are willing to increase their spend to make the trip more sustainable” they say. Recently, there have been reports of increasing environmental awareness in various fields, but I thought that the majority of people said that they would consider the environment as long as the cost burden did not increase.   For example, in Japan, 80-90% of users purchase refillread moreTravel expenses higher by eco-friendly travel?

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Miyagi’s local cuisine recommended in July

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Miyagi’s local cuisine recommended in July   Table of contents Introduction Zunda mochi Harako-meshi Gyutan-yaki   Introduction “Zunda-mochi” and “Harako-meshi” are selected as the local dishes of Miyagi prefecture.   Zunda mochi Green soybean paste made by mashing edamame is used for “Zunda mochi”, but it is said that the season for edamame is May-November, so you will be able to eat “Zunda mochi” in July. Harako-meshi On the other hand, “Harako-meshi” is most delicious in autumn, which is the harvest season for salmon, so it may be difficult to eat it in July. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf   Gyutan-yaki “Gyutan-yaki” is selected as one of Miyagi Prefecture’s “Local dishes loved by nation” and of course you can eat it all year round. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-6.pdf      

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Nagasaki’s local cuisine recommended in July

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Nagasaki’s local cuisine recommended in July   Table of contents Introduction Shippoku ryori Gu-zoni Champon / Sara Udon and Sasebo Burger   Introduction The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “100 Selections of Local Cuisine” lists “Shippoku ryori” and “Gu-zoni” as local dishes in Nagasaki Prefecture. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-4.pdf   Shippoku ryori “Shippoku ryori” can be eaten all year round. When you travel to Nagasaki, please try the shippoku ryori, which is a Japanese version of Chinese and Western cuisine. Since shippoku ryori is originally a banquet dish, it is a dish that is eaten by a large number of people, but there are also restaurants that serve shippoku ryori for one person, so there is no problem even if you are traveling in small groups. Gu-zoni “Gu-zoni” was eaten on New Year’s and special days in the Shimabara region, but now it can be eaten even during the normal season, and it seems that some restaurants serve it even in July.   Champon / Sara Udon and Sasebo Burger “Champon / Sara Udon” and “Sasebo Burger” are selected as “Local dishes loved by nation” in Nagasaki Prefecture, and of course you can eat them all year round.  

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Hokkaido’s local cuisine recommended in July

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Hokkaido’s local cuisine recommended in July   Table of contents Introduction Jingisukan Uni-ikura-don   Introduction If you go on a trip to Hokkaido, Nagasaki, and Miyagi in search of the season for seafood in July, it may be the real pleasure of your trip to enjoy the local dishes that you can eat at that time. Among the local dishes introduced in the “100 selections of local dishes” selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, we would like to introduce the dishes that can be eaten in July.   Jingisukan First of all, in Hokkaido, the selected local dishes are “Jingisukan”, “Ishikari-nabe”, and “Chanchan-yaki”. In July, you can eat “Jingisukan”(Mutton masterpiece, barbecue of mutton) which can be eaten all year round. It’s great to eat “Jingisukan” with beer. “Chanchan-yaki” is often eaten in autumn, and “Ishikari-nabe” is often eaten in autumn and winter. https://www.maff.go.jp/j/nousin/kouryu/kyodo_ryouri/attach/pdf/190131-1.pdf   Uni-ikura-don In addition to local dishes, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries also announces “Local dishes loved by nation”. In Hokkaido, “Uni-ikura-don”( sea urchin salmon roe bowl) and “soup curry” are listed. The sea urchin season is exactly July, so it is a perfect match for local popular dishes. However, since theread moreHokkaido’s local cuisine recommended in July

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Seafood in season in Jul (3rd Miyagi)

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Seafood in season in Jul (3rd Miyagi)   Table of contents 1.Fish 2.Shellfish 3.Other seafood 4.”PRIDE FISH”   In Miyagi prefecture, the following 10 types of fish and shellfish are in season in July. 1.Fish conger eels, sardines, marlin, Japanese sea perch, tuna, 2.Shellfish abalone and scallops   3.Other seafood sea urchin, sea squirt, common octopus.   4.”PRIDE FISH” Miyagi Prefecture’s summer “PRIDE FISH“ selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives are “sea squirts” and “Omotehama conger eels”. The delicious season for “sea squirts” is from June to August. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the catch of sea squirts in Miyagi prefecture were the highest in Japan in 2019. I love sea squirts, and I love the unique taste and texture that is completely different from other foods. “Omotehama conger eel” is a conger eel unloaded in the Omotehama area of Ishinomaki city. The delicious season is from June to August. Miyagi Prefecture is the 5th largest catch in Japan. The fluffy conger eel sushi is irresistible.    

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Seafood in season in Jul (1st place Nagasaki)

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Seafood in season in Jul (1st place Nagasaki)   Table of contents 1.Fish 2.Shellfish 3.Other seafood 4.”PRIDE FISH”   In Nagasaki Prefecture, the following 11 types of fish and shellfish are in season in July. 1.Fish horse mackerel, conger eel, chicken grunt, yellowtail, sardine, hairtail, flying fish, brownstriped mackerel scad   2.Shellfish turban shell   3.Other seafood Japanese flying squid, sea urchin 4.”PRIDE FISH” Nagasaki Prefecture’s summer “PRIDE FISH“ selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives is chicken grunt. The delicious season is from June to September, but the spawning season, June to July, is exceptionally delicious, and it seems to be called “rainy season chicken grunt”. Nagasaki Prefecture has the largest catch of chicken grunt in Japan, with a market share of about 30%. I would like to visit Nagasaki Prefecture from June to July and try the special taste of “rainy season chicken grunt”.        

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Seafood in season in Jul (1st place Hokkaido)

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Seafood in season in Jul (1st place Hokkaido)   Table of contents 1.Fish 2.Shellfish 3.Other seafood 4.”PRIDE FISH”     In Hokkaido, the following 11 types of fish and shellfish are in season in July. 1.Fish yellowtail, flatfish, Atka mackerel   2.Shellfish corb shell, scallops   3.Other seafood neon flying squid, Japanese flying squid, sea urchin, kelp, sea squirt, common octopus.   4.”PRIDE FISH” Akkeshi oysters have been selected as the summer “PRIDE FISH” in Hokkaido by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. The delicious season is May-August. I also ate oysters in Akkeshi during the season, but they were juicy and very delicious. In addition, Hokkaido has the highest catch of northern shrimp in Japan, but the sea of Japan’s northern shrimp is also selected as a “pride fish”. The delicious season is May-July. The Sakhalin surf clam was not included in this survey, but Tomakomai’s Sakhalin surf clam was also selected as a “pride fish”. The season is July-November. Tomakomai is the largest amount of Sakhalin surf clams landed in Japan. For me personally, Sakhalin surf clam is my favorite shellfish, which ranks quite high as a sushi ingredient.

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Seafood in season in July

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in July   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood 5.Ranking of each prefectures   1.Introduction Introducing the fish and shellfish that is in season in July, divided into the whole of Japan and the top three prefectures. The season of fish and shellfish may vary depending on the region and year due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only. The number of fish and shellfish that will be in season in July is 35 out of the 87 types surveyed. The following is a list of 35 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order.   2.Fish horse mackerel, conger eel, sweetfish, chicken grunt, yellow tail, sardine, eel, marlin, barracuda, flatfish, filefish, great amberjack, sillago, striped jack , Japanese sea perch, hairtail, loach, flying fish, daggertooth pike conger, atka mackerel, tuna, brownstriped mackerel scad 3.Shellfish abalone, turban shell, corb shell, Japanese egg cockle, scallop   4.Other seafood neon flying squid, Japanese flying squid, sea urchin, Japanese tiger prawn, hair crab, kelp, sea squirt, common octopus   5.Ranking of each prefectures Hokkaido (11 types of fish and shellfish) and Nagasaki prefecture (same as above) were ranked first, and Miyagi prefecture (10read moreSeafood in season in July

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Ranking the season of seafood in July by prefecture

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Ranking the season of seafood in July by prefecture   Table of contents 1.Ranking of prefectures with many seafood that is in season in July 2.Hokkaido is No.1 3.Nagasaki is also No.1   1.Ranking of prefectures with many seafood that is in season in July It is a ranking of prefectures with many fish and shellfish that is in season in July. Hokkaido (11 types of fish and shellfish) and Nagasaki prefecture (same as above) are ranked first, and Miyagi prefecture (10 types of seafood) is ranked third. It is very important to know the season of fish and shellfish when creating an itinerary in Japan. 2.Hokkaido is No.1 Hokkaido is famous for its large catch of seafood. However, it is surprising that Nagasaki Prefecture has made it into the top three not only in July but also in many months. This seems to have a lot to do with the fact that Hokkaido is the number one catch and Nagasaki prefecture is the number three in terms of catches in Japan as a whole. However, in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the second highest catch in Japan, the types of fish and shellfish that are in season are not rankedread moreRanking the season of seafood in July by prefecture

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When should we travel to Japan?

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When should we travel to Japan?   Table of contents 1.Season of fish and shellfish 2.When, where, and what to eat 3.The best months to travel to Japan are July, June, December, November   1.Season of fish and shellfish When traveling in Japan or abroad, what I would like to know more about is the “season of food” in each region. I want to know more when, where, what to eat. Since the seasons of each foods vary from place to place and each season, you may not be able to eat the specialties of the travel destination you visited. In the future, in order to reduce disappointment, I tried to find out the season of foods in each area. I would like to provide you with information on the “season of food”, especially the “season of fish and shellfish”. This is because travelers to Japan are very interested in Japanese food. I want you to eat more delicious food during the delicious season.   2.When, where, and what to eat We searched 87 kinds of “fish and shellfish” seasons from various site information such as fish market. In addition, we researched the catch from the data released by theread moreWhen should we travel to Japan?