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10 BEST Art Museum in Hokkaido & Tohoku

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Chubu

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

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Summary of July itinerary in Japan (Hokkaido)

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

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The BEST 5 Shaved ice in Kanto

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

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July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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

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July itinerary in Japan Day 3 (Hokkaido)

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

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The BEST Shaved ice (Hokkaido & Tohoku)

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

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido Meal edition)

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

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July itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Hokkaido)

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

Toro Nagashi

Peace Memorial Ceremonies during the Summer

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