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Excellent access! Tokyo's hidden gem "Ōmori Kaizuka Ruins Garden"

2026-01-03T00:00:00+09:00

Have you ever imagined what Tokyo was like thousands of years ago?
At that time the coastline lay farther inland than it does today, and people lived while enjoying the blessings of the sea.
The shell mound, a trace of those people's lives, remains in the city near a station as the "Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden "(大森貝塚遺跡庭園).

Especially recommended as a hidden‑gem spot for anyone interested in history or archaeology.

Access to the Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden

The nearest station is JR Ōmori Station. It lies between Tokyo and Yokohama and can be reached from Haneda Airport in just a little over 20 minutes by train transfers.

After exiting the west exit of Ōmori Station, you will see the Tenso Shrine (天祖神社) surrounded by trees on a small hill right in front of you. The area was a scenic spot depicted in ukiyo‑e during the Edo period and still retains a folksy atmosphere today.

First, proceed along the main street keeping it on your right.

After about 500 m you’ll reach a spot you’ll definitely want to stop at before heading to your destination.

The Two “Ōmori Shell Mound Monuments”

The Ōmori Shell Mound was discovered in 1877 by Dr. Edward S. Morse, an American, from inside a train.

Because the Ōmori Shell Mound was Japan’s first scholarly excavation, it is called the birthplace of Japanese archaeology. Shells, animal bones and pottery were recovered, showing that it is a Jōmon‑period shell mound dating roughly 3,000–4,000 years ago.

*The Jōmon period is a Japanese historical era said to have lasted more than 10 000 years, beginning around 14 000 BC.

The records at the time of discovery did not indicate the exact location.

Consequently, about half a century before the Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden was established, a monument was erected at the wrong spot due to the inaccurate records; it remains today as the first monument.

First, let’s go see the first monument.

The landmark is this “shell relief”.

Immediately to the left, the passage has tiles modeled after Jōmon pottery recovered from the shell mound.

Proceed between the buildings beyond these tiles.

Then, when you go down the stairs, you’ll see the railway tracks ahead.

In a narrow space beside the tracks is the first monument.

Although it was erected due to an error in the records, it still stands proudly today.

Finally, the Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden

Returning to the main avenue and walking another 300 m, you’ll arrive at the Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden, marked by a large pottery piece. This is the spot where the Jōmon‑period shell mound was discovered.

The garden’s design is unified with a Jōmon‑period theme.

At the garden’s centre stands the “Strata Corridor”, inspired by Jōmon pottery and geological layers.

Occasionally, mist erupts, creating a fantastical atmosphere!

Views from the Monument and the Corridor

Next to the corridor are Dr. Edward S. Morse, who discovered the shell mound, and the second monument.

You can ascend to the upper part of the “Strata Corridor” from behind Dr. Morse.

The upper part of the corridor is a grassy plaza.

From the top of the corridor you can overlook the entire garden.

On the opposite side, the tracks are close by. From the train windows passing nearby, it’s easy to understand how this shell mound was discovered.

Seeing the Shell Mound

The shell mound contained not only shells but also animal bones and discarded pottery; in other words, it was a “dump site” that now serves as valuable evidence of daily life at the time.

You can view this inside the garden’s “Shell Mound Capsule”.

The explanatory board tells you about the various types of shells that were found.

The shell mound preserved underground displays shells and animal bones.

Learning About the Jōmon Period

Scattered throughout the garden are explanatory boards about this shell mound, featuring reconstructions of the site, the recovered pottery, and information on Dr. Morse.

This shows how Jōmon pottery was made.

The restrooms are also designed with a Jōmon theme.

The Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden is a small theme park of the Jōmon period.

Take a leisurely stroll through the spacious garden and reflect on the lives of ancient peoples.

Ōtsuka Shell Mound Madeleines

The pastries called Madeleines, inspired by the Ōmori Shell Mound, are sold at “Patisserie Petit Eden”.

From the Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden, return to Ōmori Station and the shop is about 500 m away.

Search the address and follow a map to get there.

The shell‑inspired Madeleines come in five flavours—pumpkin, black sesame, matcha, brown sugar and honey—priced at ¥281 each (tax included).

Each comes with a description of the “Ōtsuka Shell Mound”, making them a nice small souvenir.

The Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden is a spot where you can easily experience Japan’s prehistoric era.

It’s easily accessible and free, so consider visiting it between other sightseeing activities.

Details

Ōmori Shell Mound Site Garden

Address: 6‑21‑6 Ōi, Shinagawa‑ku, Tokyo

Closed days: None

Website: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/jigyo/06/historyhp/pdf/kaizukaworksheet.pdf

Patisserie Petit Eden

Address: 2‑3‑15 Ōmori‑kita, Ota‑ku, Tokyo 15‑shita‑kawa Building 1F
Phone: 03‑5471‑6030

Closed days: Every Wednesday (may change for events or holidays)

Website: https://patisserie-petit-eden.jimdosite.com/

Stay Cool! Heatstroke Prevention Items Available at Convenience Stores

2025-08-03T00:00:00+09:00

As you know, summers in Japan are extremely hot. Not only is the temperature high but the humidity is high as well. In recent years, the sun is so strong in Japan that sunscreen is a necessity and many men carry parasols and portable fans which are gaining popularity.

In this issue, we will introduce heat stroke countermeasures available at convenience stores. We hope all foreign visitors to Japan will enjoy their trip, taking extra care to avoid heatstroke!

1. saltwater drink

Aquarius and Pocari Sweat are popular in summer but salty drinks are popular in Japan. Salt drinks are popular among adults and children alike, with an increasing number of varieties available to prevent heat stroke. They taste great and are easy to drink, so be sure to give them a try!

In addition to sports drinks, plum and lychee flavors are popular.

2. energy drink

Monster and Red Bull are the most popular energy drinks, but “Lipovitan D” is a long-selling product that has been loved for a long time. It comes in a mixed fruit flavor. Many people drink it when they feel tired or when they want to work hard. Blue is the standard product, and recently there have been more variations such as pink for women and gold.

"Kireto Lemon MUKUMI" is also popular among women. It tastes lemon and is effective in reducing fatigue and swelling.

3. energy jelly

Jellies are popular because they can be used anytime, anywhere, in a short time, to fill small bellies with good taste, provide energy and nutritional intake. They come in a wide variety of varieties and taste delicious! They can be eaten even when you don't have much of an appetite, making them a perfect solution to heat stroke.

4. salt candy

Salt drinks have recently become popular in Japan, and many people carry salt candies during the hot summer months. There are many variations to enjoy.Candy with dried plum seeds is so good!

5. umebosi (dried plum)

Japanese people love pickled plums! The perfect snack to combat heat stroke. There are many kinds of pickled plums: sour, sweet, moist, crunchy, and many more. It is also nice to know that many of them are made without the seeds of pickled plums (seedless plums) these days. They are just delicious, so please give them a try!

6. ramune candy (tablet candy)

When you need a quick refreshment while studying, working, or on the move, this rumune is easy to eat and fills you up. The lemon or soda taste is addictive and delicious. This Ramune candy is popular not only with children but also with adults.

7. deodorant sheet

Deodorant is most commonly thought of as a spray, but deodorant sheets are popular in Japan. They come in a wide variety of types and fragrances, and are sold for the face, body, and other parts of the body. In Japan, deodorant sheets are very popular. Many of the products sold at convenience stores come in small, portable sizes, making them convenient for carrying around.

deodorant sprays

deodorant sheets

8. drinking ice cream

Drinkable ice cream is popular in the summer. It's also popular because you can eat it while walking. It's a delicious ice cream that will cool you down. Be sure to give it a try!

Standard vanilla flavor

The limited-time melon flavor is excellent!

9. sun umbrella

We recommend folding umbrellas from convenience stores because they are inexpensive and highly functional.

Lightweight folding umbrellas and sunshade umbrellas are particularly popular among men because they are convenient to carry.

Take care to avoid heatstroke and enjoy your trip to Japan!

Tap to ride with your smartphone or credit cards!

2025-06-10T00:00:00+09:00

Now available Tokyu line and Minatomirai Line

Until now, tickets for the Minato Mirai Line could only be purchased with cash, but now credit card DE boarding is available!

This is a service that allows customers to board the Minato Mirai Line using their touch-sensitive cards (credit*, debit, or prepaid cards) or smartphones with which these cards are compatible,

This is a service that allows customers to board the Minato Mirai Line using their credit*, debit, or prepaid card, or a smartphone with the card installed.

The service is available for devices other than smartphones with credit cards (Apple Pay, Google Pay™, Garmin Pay (including Apple Pay, Google Pay™, Garmin Pay, Fitbit Pay).

Just touch it with your credit card. Limited to the ticket gates of the Toyoko Line Minatomirai Line. You can get on and off the train by touch payment! No need to pre-register your phone or credit card. No need to pre-charge or purchase.

fare

Same as regular passenger fare (10 yen unit fare)

service earea

All lines of Minatomirai Line

*This service is not available on other companies' lines (except Tokyu Line (Setagaya Line)). Please use a ticket or IC card when using other companies' lines (except Tokyu Line (Setagaya Line)).

Please use a ticket or IC card when using the service from other companies' lines (excluding Tokyu Lines (Setagaya Lines)).

Touch-sensitive payment is not covered by the transfer service.

*Transfers between the Tokyu Lines (except Setagaya Lines) and other companies that have introduced touch-sensitive payment are not available.

The touch-transfer service is not applicable to transfer service.

Accepted Brands

Touch payment by credit card / Touch Payment by Smartphone

-Visa

-American Express

-Discover

-JCB

Smartphone touch payments

-Visa

-American Express

-Discover

-JCB

*Depending on the type of smartphone, some cards may not be accepted.

*Please contact your card issuer for details

How to board

Please touch the Q SKIP compatible ticket gate.

*This may differ slightly depending on the model of the ticket gate machine.

detail

minatomirai line

https://www.mm21railway.co.jp/global/english/howto/

How to use Seven Bank atm

2024-12-09T00:00:00+09:00

Seven-Eleven atm is convenient for withdrawing Japanese yen. Seven Bank is easy to operate and you will be able to find it easily because it is located not only at Seven-Eleven but also at train stations and airports.
In addition, the bank offers 12-language support, so not only the atm screen, but also the statement of account will be in the same language.

Notes.

1. The staff at the store does not know how to operate the ATM. If you have any trouble, call the number on the bottom left, as they can assist you over the phone in 12 languages. After inserting the card, you can choose your language (English and Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, French, German, Portuguese).

ATM Support Phone

2. The limit for a single withdrawal with an overseas-issued card is 100,000 yen. However, the limit for transactions using the magnetic stripe is 30,000 yen.

3. Even cards with the same mark may not be used.

4. Fees vary depending on the brand of the card issued overseas.

5. Unfortunately, there is no currency exchange function; it is possible to charge Suica and other transportation cards.

6. Dynamic Currency Conversion Service (DCC)

This service allows customers to select the settlement currency when making transactions at ATMs, whether they are denominated in their home currency or Japanese yen.

Other note

Please see below for the details

Seven Bank atm:

https://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/service2.html

11 things that you can feel convenience in convenient store

2024-10-19T00:00:00+09:00

Convenience store sually open for 24x7, located everywhere, can buy daily necessites and foods, so it makes our life more convenience. Currently, "Seven-Eleven" and "Family Mart" and other company provided many convenience services. Today, I will introduce 11 convenience service that can do in Japanese convenience store.

1. Can withdrawal/deposit money from the ATM

At the Seven Bank ATM mainly place in Seven-Eleven, Lawson ATM in Lawson Store, and other many convenience stores, e-net ATM can withdrawal(sometime deposit) money from it. If you have PLUS/Cirrus/Unionpay compatible cards that issued in outside of Japan, most of these ATM accept withdrawal cash in JPY.

2. Can use Wi-Fi

You can use free Wi-Fi service at the Seven-Eleven, can use Seven SPOT, at the lawson, LAWSON Free Wi-Fi, and at the Family Mart, "Family Mart Free Wi-Fi". But their prodivder have restriction such as time, connections so please be aware.

3. Can buy many tickets

Each convenience store, can buy movie/concert/sport/ski lift/Disney®️ land/Expressway bus tickets. Fujiko-Fujio museum, and Mitaka-no-mori museum of fine-arts can only buy in Loppi in Lawson.

4. Can send parcel

If you can not send it in business hours, you can send it in convenience store, instead. But be careful, packaging items such as cardboard(box), bags are not prepared in there so you have to packing before you bring it into there.

5. Receive Amazon products

One of largest online shopping site, Amazon is accepting send box to Lawson, Family Mart, and Mini Stop. It is very convenience if you bought items that you don't want to see by your family or wants get it in other place. But they cannot accept deliver heavy items(≥10kg) and box total dimensions must be within 80cm. Also, they cannot accept more valuable items(≥300,000JPY) and not send from Amazon.

6.Can buy clothes and daily necessites

If you need socks or underwear, or forget tie in the wedding or funeral, you can buy them in convenience store. Other things such as detergent, softener, [hair|skin|body] care item, and umbrella can buy in there.

7.Can eat fresh food

All of convenience store are effort to hot snack. Fried Chicken, American hotdog, steamed meat bun can buy and eat in there. I recommend "Kara-age-kun"(Fried chicken in lawason),"FamiChicki"(Fried chicken in Family Mart), "Cranky chicken" in Mini Stop. All of them are similar, but tastes are different, so you should try it. In the winter, they sell oden, and it is so delicious. Ministop has not store so much but they sell parfait/soft cream. Also, they are selling doughnut. It is delicious as same as doughnuts store.

8.Can drink fresh ground drip coffee

カップを購入してレジの隣に置いてあるコーヒーマシンで挽きたてのドリップコーヒーを飲むことができます。機械にカップをセットしてメニューボタンを押すだけで完了です。アイスコーヒーの場合はセブンイレブンとサークルKサンクスでは冷凍庫にある氷入りのカップをレジに持っていく必要があります。ローソンでは「ロイヤルミルクティー」「ダージリンティー」「アイスアールグレイティー」など紅茶も楽しめます。

You can buy cup and pour coffee from coffee machine which is placed on next to the register. Put cup to the machine and push the button, and wait several seconds... That's all for you have to drink! In Lawson, you can buy "Royal Milk Tea", "Darjeeling Tea", and "Ice Earl Gray Tea", too.

9.Can use copy machine and net print, also fax.

If you have not printer in your house, multi copy machine in convenience store is very useful. Not only copy function, but also it has Wi-Fi print function so you can print directly from your smart phone(in this printer, has beautify skin filter!). Also it can print from USB, upload files from the internet service. If you need send FAX from outside of your work place or home, you can send it from convenience store.

10. Can buy deli food

忙しくて料理が作れない時や一人暮らしで料理をしない人に便利なのがコンビニのお惣菜です。「豚ロース生姜焼き」や「さばの味噌煮」、「厚焼き玉子」に「ひじき煮」など洋食から日本食まで様々な種類があるのが特徴で、個包装で販売されています。セブンイレブンの「サラダチキン」は低カロリーで高タンパク、味も美味しいのでダイエットにいいと話題となり一時は入手困難な時期もあった程の人気商品です。

If you busy and have no time to make foods, or if you live home alone, deli is very useful. "Roast pork with ginger", "Boiled Mackrel with miso", "Thick omelet", "Boiled hijiki"...etc... from Japanese foods or not, many kinds foods are ready and packed each one food. Seven-Eleven's salad chicken has low carolie but high protain, and delicious so it become famous and difficult to get it.

11.Can use bathroom

Some store such as small or in front of station is not have bathroom(toilet), but usually convenience store have bathroom so it is very useful in some urgent situation. You must tell that you will use bathroom to staff before you use.

このように日本のコンビニはとても便利で生活に欠かすことのできないものになっています。他にもお酒やタバコ、雑誌にプリペイドカードも販売しています。ぜひ実際に訪れて日本のコンビニの便利さを体感してみてください。

As illustrate, Japanese convenience store is very useful so it is become essential. Tabacco, Alcohol, Magazine and Prepaid card also sell in there so you should visit and feel convenient in Japan!

Let's Try Making Japanese Sweets!! "Fun Sushi Shop"

2024-09-29T00:00:00+09:00

Let's Make Japanese Sweets Series

Japan is a unique nation known for its sweets around the world.
Among the many confections, an unusual presence that captures the hearts of Japanese children is "educational sweets."

As I traveled through various countries, I had never encountered the concept of "educational sweets," making it a distinctly Japanese idea and a proud aspect of Japanese culture.

According to the website of Kracie, the company that started selling "educational sweets," many products have been released since "fun sweets made from flour and water" debuted in 1978. I would like to introduce these various products. The first noteworthy item is "fun sushi shop," an educational sweet inspired by sushi, which surely represents Japan.

This product does not use any preservatives or synthetic coloring agents, yet the packaging is very colorful.

I'm curious how the actual product will appear in terms of colors.

There is an explanation on the back, accompanied by illustrations, making it easy for young children to understand.

Now, let's open the box and see what's inside.

As shown above, all the ingredients are individually packaged in bags. The hygiene aspect is well taken care of.

To make "fun sushi shop," you only need drinking water. This is a unique Japanese idea.

This is because tap water does not serve as drinking water in many countries around the world.

In this regard, Japan has already established a reliable system for drinking tap water, making it a very favorable environment for the development of "educational sweets."

As shown in the above photo, use the attached dropper to effectively utilize the water.

Sushi Rice

First, I will make the sushi rice, an indispensable part of sushi. Fill the grooves of the tray with water using the dropper.

The dropper may look simple at first glance, but it surprisingly offers excellent usability, making it very comfortable to adjust how much water you drop.

One can easily speculate that the advanced resin molding technology developed by Kracie over many years has been applied here.

After filling the edges with water, add the "rice base."

Although the "rice base" looks just like ordinary white powder, I couldn’t shake off the doubt of whether it would really turn into something resembling rice.

After mixing for a while, lumps started to form gradually.I began to hope that this would finally turn into something rice-like.

However, I soon noticed it gained elasticity and transformed into a softness similar to mochi.

Honestly, this exceeded my expectations in a good way.

While it may not look much different from grated daikon radish, the elasticity is firm. I am curious to see how it will look when combined with the toppings.

Egg and Tuna

Next, using the same process, I will create the tuna sashimi and the thick omelet, represented in the central two rows.

Unlike the sushi rice, these toppings have a certain transparency and begin to firm up like gelatin after a while.

They have a glossy, fresh appearance.

Ikura Gunkan Maki (Salmon Roe Ships)

Next, let’s create ikura gunkan maki.

First, I will make the nori (seaweed) component of the gunkan maki.

The following photo shows the black soft candy which will become the nori component.

First, cut the size guide for the nori printed inside the bag using scissors.

Then, on the plate, use the nori size guide to stretch the black soft candy with your fingers.

It has a soft texture with moderate strength, similar to viscosity. This will help form the outer layer of the ikura gunkan maki.

Next, let's start mass-producing the ikura for the gunkan maki.

The ikura base is divided into parts A and B, which will be dissolved by water in their respective trays.

Since they are divided into blue and red, it’s easy to compare.

Next, using the previously used dropper, inhale the liquid B and drop it into liquid A. While they may be a bit smaller in size, the resulting solids bear a close resemblance to ikura. This task surprisingly becomes addictive.

Until the liquid B is used up, I produced ikura in liquid A, as seen in the following photo.

Now it’s time to finally assemble the sushi.

The sushi rice has a decent elasticity, making it somewhat challenging to shape after separating it.

Using the previous black soft candy, I wrap it around the sushi rice to prepare the base for the gunkan maki.

The yellow part represents the egg.

The tuna and the egg are cut in half and then placed on top of the sushi rice.

Because the sushi rice is elastic, it requires a little focus to place the toppings on.

Next, I will scoop some ikura using a spoon.

Getting close to the ikura now.

Ikura landed.

Completion.

As I made it, I found that the egg had some transparency and its texture is not quite close to the real thing. However, it is clear at a glance that it is egg sushi.

The tuna's red color wonderfully expresses the quality and shine, resembling a miniature version.

Additionally, the white plastic tray bottom has grooves, successfully recreating the tuna and egg toppings in a more realistic way.

Lastly, the ikura gunkan maki, which took the most effort to create, has reached a form that anyone who has ever seen real ikura gunkan maki would instantly recognize as such. The ikura, like red rubies, is a sea treasure beautifully represented by Kracie in such an accessible manner.

Tasting it. Despite looking and tasting like sushi, it is sweet, creating a curious sensation of confusion for the brain.

However, my brain quickly sends signals recognizing that this is not sushi, slowly introducing a texture that I have never experienced before.

The sushi rice retains the elasticity formed during preparation, is chewy, and very pleasant. The sweetness is on the less pronounced side, and the rice is so delicious that I could eat it on its own until full.

Next, the tuna and egg toppings have a somewhat jelly-like texture with a freshness similar to gelatin, creating a very good combination with the chewy rice.

All finished. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Japan. Thank you, Kracie.

I was able to carry out the process reminiscing a bit about my childhood, having lots of fun.

And most importantly, I enjoyed the delicious taste.

Next time, I’d like to buy a large quantity and mass-produce a lot of sushi with this!!

Product Information

Fun Sushi Shop http://www.kracie.co.jp/products/popin/
Nutritional Information
Per serving (28.5g) [ Calories 110kcal / Protein 0.1g / Fat 0.4g / Carbohydrates 27g / Sodium equivalent 0.08g / Calcium 191mg ]
Allergenic Ingredients
Allergic ingredients (mandatory disclosure and recommended items) Milk, squid, gelatin *This product is manufactured in equipment that also uses wheat and eggs.

Let's Try Making Japanese Sweets!! "Zelly Neruneru"

2024-09-29T00:00:00+09:00

The second installment of the "Let's Make Candy" series is "Neru Neru Neru Neru" Jelly.

Let's Make Japanese Candy!! Series Volume 2

Japan is a unique candy powerhouse in the world.
Among the many candies, one particularly captivating type for Japanese children is "educational candy!"
...So today, in our second installment of "Let's Make Japanese Candy!!," we will be making Kracie's "Neru Neru Neru Neru" Jelly.

In childhood, every Japanese person once dreamt of the representative work of "educational candy," the evolved version of the iconic "Neru Neru Neru Neru."
The packaging somehow gives off a more glitzy vibe.
I can't help but feel excited!

As with the last time, it’s commendable that they do not use preservatives or synthetic colorings.
By the way, I believe this labeling change came about in response to concerns from parents regarding the colorful hues.
Of course, I have no doubts about you, Kracie!

Compared to the traditional "Neru Neru Neru Neru," it’s obvious that the number of pouches has increased. The development team must find experimenting with new flavors to be a very enjoyable task. I can’t help but wonder what kind of changes this variety will bring.

Apple Jelly

Now, just like last time, all you need for "Neru Neru Neru Neru" is just water. First, let's use the triangular water measuring cup at the edge of the plastic tray (a familiar design that hasn’t changed for years among Neru Neru enthusiasts) to make the apple jelly.
Pour water into the narrowest part of the tray using the triangle measuring cup.

Then quickly add the "Apple Jelly Powder" in!
The packaging boldly proclaims its apple flavor!!

After pouring in the "Apple Jelly Powder," whisk it quickly with the included spoon. Neglecting this mixing step will lead to terrible consequences, a lesson we learned from the era of "Neru Neru Neru Neru," so everyone, let’s mix with utmost care and love.

After mixing thoroughly, it says to wait for three minutes, so let's move on to the next step while we wait.

Pine Flavor "Neru Neru Neru Neru"

As before, let's measure out the water using the triangular cup and place "No. 1 Pine Powder" in the largest round section of the tray.
By the way, the fact that none of the pouches use kanji really shows that they are indeed made for children.

After adding the powder and water, let's "Neru Neru"!
This brings back memories from childhood!
Then, let's add "No. 2 Pine Powder!"

It’s starting to look like a weird color!

Once it puffs up, it’s complete.

Two Types of Sauce

Next, let's make two types of sauce.
Add "Orange Sauce Powder" into the well marked with a ★, and "Peach Sauce Powder" into the well marked with a ♪.
Use the familiar triangular cup to pour in the same amount of water.
Now that I think about it, it's surprisingly convenient that everything can be made using the same measuring cup.

Mix the water in, and it’s done!
Finally, all the components are ready! The "Neru Neru" I made seems to have puffed up too much, perhaps for overachieving?
It ended up looking a bit off...

Originally, I was supposed to mix the jelly I just made with "Neru Neru" to eat it, but I’d like to first experience the nostalgia and flash back to my childhood by trying "Neru Neru" on its own.
I'll sprinkle on about half of the "Shuwa Shuwa Topping."

As you can see, by sprinkling the "Shuwa Shuwa Topping" onto the "Neru Neru," it has become adorably cute!

Now, I want to try the "Neru Neru Neru Neru" with the "sauce" that I don't remember ever existing in the original release.
Let’s start with the orange!

Ah, it’s delicious. Unlike the previous "Neru Neru," the sauce is very fruity, thick, and simply the best. The sauce has a fruity flavor and surprisingly, it has a very positive effect on the "Neru Neru." I also tried the peach, and it too was not overly sweet, with a thick texture, providing a luxurious taste. Although the same sauce, each fruit flavor is robustly recreated, making it non-boring.

Finally, let's mix the jelly with "Neru Neru"!
By the way, the jelly feels very similar in texture to the tuna portion of the "Fun Sushi Restaurant" I made last time!
Jelly, here we go!

Well... it looks like it’s heading slightly in an odd direction again...
But I am indeed following the instructions and completing the mission.

This time, even with the “Shuwa Shuwa Topping,” the appearance didn’t really improve. I believe it’s because I cut the jelly into small pieces while trying to remove it. The package certainly gave an impression of larger cuts. What a careless mistake!
However, the flavor should undoubtedly deliver! Let's try it out.

Impression

The jelly part felt quite similar in taste to the sushi restaurant from last time. Mixing in this jelly provides a vastly richer texture and flavor variety compared to the usual "Neru Neru Neru Neru," making it satisfying even for those who find the traditional versions overwhelming.
The refreshing sweetness of the apple was very noticeable. The pairing with the pine-flavored "Neru Neru" was quite harmonious, exhibiting a combined effect like a seasoned couple helping each other out.
On its own, the neru neru is a pine flavor that is subtle yet tasty. Adding the aforementioned sauce creates a piece that is enjoyable right to the end and doesn’t become monotonous.
As a side note, I feel that chilling the jelly alone might elevate the quality further for a more enjoyable taste! I finished it all, but the resulting tray looked too messy for a photo this time! This version offers more flavors and processes than the traditional "Neru Neru Neru Neru," and is truly enjoyable in volume.
If you come across it in stores, make sure to give it a try! I love you, Kracie!
Thank you for the delicious treat!

Recommended Convenience Store Ice Cream 〜 Seven-Eleven〜

2024-09-29T00:00:00+09:00

Convenience store ice cream is convenient and delicious! Many types of ice cream are available in Japanese convenience stores, but do you have your own? For example, the standard Haagen-Dazs, Monaka, soft-serve ice cream, and new ice cream. Seasonal or regional products are also interesting.

Japanese Ice Cream are Very Popular in Japan and Abroad!

It is a unique experience for foreigners to enjoy ice cream at Japanese convenience stores. Japanese convenience store ice cream is extremely popular both in Japan and abroad, and there is a wide variety of ice cream available. There are many inexpensive and delicious ice creams available! Here are a few examples of ice cream that foreigners especially enjoy.

Japanese Sweets

Haagen-Dazs

This brand is very popular in Japan and may be familiar to foreigners. Seasonal flavors and regional ice cream are particularly interesting.

Matcha flavored ice cream is also popular! Uniquely Japanese matcha-flavored ice cream. You can enjoy the rich, rich matcha flavor.

Golden adzuki-bean monaka

Azuki Monaka is a traditional Japanese sweet. The thin glutinous rice dough (monaka) is filled with sweetened azuki bean paste. The combination of the crispy outside and moist inside makes a perfect snack for tea ceremony. You can enjoy the combination of cold ice cream and sweet red bean paste.

Kakigori (shaved ice)

Garigari-kun

Shaved ice-like ice cream with a refreshing taste. "GARIGARIKUN" Flavor, in particular, is a representative of Japanese soda ice cream. "Adult Garigari-kun" is a seasonal product with a richer flavor. GARIGARIKUN is an icy candy but can be enjoyed all year round. Japan's most famous ice cream loved by adults and children alike!

Shirokuma

A type of shaved ice especially popular in the Kyushu region, with a very distinctive appearance and flavor. It is characterized by its cold, refreshing texture and its shaved ice topped with a generous amount of fruit.

Vanilla

Supercup Vanilla

This is a popular ice cream sold by Lotte. It is simple, yet loved by many for its quality and taste. It has a rich and creamy vanilla flavor. It is the best-selling ice cream in Japan!

Soft serve

A style of ice cream popular in many countries, especially Japan. It is characterized by its creamy and light texture. It is available in a variety of flavors and toppings at tourist destinations.

Chocolate

Jumbo Choco Monaka

Ice cream is wrapped in a thin glutinous rice skin called monaka. It has a unique texture and is a uniquely Japanese ice cream. Monaka ice cream is a favorite of Japanese people. The crispy, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream are a perfect match!

Almond Chocolate Bar

Ice cream for almond lovers. Great combination of almonds and chocolate! Plenty and satisfying. Once you try it, you will want to eat it again and again!

food hopping

Coolish

This kind of ice cream may only be available in Japan?

This revolutionary ice cream can be eaten while walking around as if it were a drink. The refreshing vanilla ice cream has an addictive taste.

Fruit ice cream "Ice-no-mi"

Fruit sorbet in bite-size pieces.
The bag contains many round, rich fruit sorbets, so we recommend sharing them. You can enjoy various flavors according to the season.

Extra

When in doubt, 7-Eleven's Pravate brand ice cream are recommended! There are a wide variety of flavors to choose from and you can enjoy different flavors each seasons. Many of them are high quality and delicious!

These ice creams may be especially fresh and interesting to foreigners, as they offer flavors and textures unique to Japan. When you stop by a convenience store in Japan, be sure to try a variety of them!

Convenient information about Minatomirai Station!

2024-09-29T00:00:00+09:00

Minatomirai is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Yokohama!
In this issue, we will provide useful information on Minato Mirai Station for foreign visitors. Wishing you enjoy Minatomirai!

1. Credit cards are not accepted for Minatomirai Line train tickets

Cash is required to purchase Minatomirai Line train tickets. You cannot purchase train tickets with a credit card; Suica can be purchased at ticket vending machines at stations, but Suica (Pasmo) can be used, however, please note that as of May 26, 2024, Suica (Pasmo) cannot be purchased at Minatomirai Station. Minatomirai Station has a 7-Eleven near the train gates, so if you do not have cash, you can get cash at the ATM.

2. There are two ticket gates on the Minato Mirai Line

Central gate, Exit 6
Landmark Tower, Pacifico Yokohama, popular Cup Noodle Museum, Cosmo Clock, Red Brick Warehouse, Yohama Intercontinental Hotel, Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu,Yokohama Royal Park Hotel etc..

The landmark is this long escalator. As you go up this escalator and go outside, you will see the Ferris wheel. If you want to go out to the main street of Minato mirai, aim for Exit 6 here.

Central gate, Exit 3

Yokohama Museum, Mark is Minatomirai etc..

North gate, Exit 2
Harborfront park, Kahara Hotel, Anpanman Museum etc..

3. There are no money exchange counters near the ticket gate at Minatomirai Station

If you want to exchange foreign currencies at Minato Mirai Station, you should go toward Queen's Square and Landmark Tower. Banks and money changers are located in that direction. Money changers are located in shopping malls and in large hotels in Minato Mirai. If you want to exchange money, I suggest you leave the central ticket gate and go toward Exit 6.

There are 7-Eleven stores everywhere in Minato Mirai, but you cannot exchange foreign currency into yen at 7-Eleven.

4. Enjoy your meal or coffee, go toward Queen's Square and Landmark Tower!

There are few restaurants and stores near the north ticket gate because there are many offices and apartments. If you want to enjoy a meal or coffee, head toward Queen's Square and Landmark Tower from the Central Gate.（Exit 6）

※You want to go to Hard Rock Cafe Yokohama, go to Central gate, Exit 6. Hard Rock Cafe is located in Queen's Tower, a very cool shop & restaurant that was just renovated in March 2024. Don't miss it!

Here is the restaurant. Next to the restaurant is a store where you can buy T-shirts and other goods.

５. You want to take YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN, you should get off at Sakuragicho Station.

The YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN boarding platform overlooking Minatomirai is located just outside Sakuragi-cho Station. It is a 10-minute walk from Minato Mirai Station, so it is convenient to go from Sakuragi-cho Station.

more infoemation

stationguide

https://www.mm21railway.co.jp/global/english/station/minatomirai/stationmap.html

How to buy tickets ~ Minato Mirai Station~

2024-08-01T00:00:00+09:00

Minatomirai is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Yokohama for foreigners. The Minatomirai Line is fine if you have a transportation card such as Suica, but it is a bit complicated for foreigners to buy tickets from a ticket machine. In this time, we will support tourists on how to purchase a one-day ticket for Minatomirai, as well as tickets from Minatomirai Station to Shibuya Station.

Minatomirai Line one-day pass

The price is 460 yen for adults and 230 yen for children.
The Minatomirai Line is a railroad line connecting Yokohama Station to Motomachi-Chukagai Station. If you plan to use the Minatomirai Line more than three times in a day, the one-day pass is definitely the best value.

The Minatomirai Line One-Day Pass, which allows you to ride the Minato Mirai Line as many times as you like in one day, can be purchased at ticket vending machines on the Minatomirai Line or at the station office of any station except Yokohama Station.

How to buy the one-day pass

1. Select "Multiple-trip ticket" from the ticket machine

2. Select "Magnetic Ticket"

3. Select "MintoMirai-Line One Day Open ticket

Done!

※One-day passes can also be purchased at the station office, so if you do not know how to buy tickets, please ask the station staff.

How to buy tickets from Minatomirai Station to Shibuya

1. Slect "Tokyu Line Transfer Ticket”　from the ticket machine.

2. Select "510 yen".
It costs 510 yen from Minatomirai Station to Shibuya Station.

3. Pay 510 yen.

Payment for tickets is cash only.
*You can also pay with Suica (Pasmo) card. Paying with a watermelon is a little cheaper than buying a ticket with cash, so it's a good deal.

Done!

more information

If you are going from Minatomirai to Shibuya, the express or limited express is recommended. It takes about 35 minutes to Shibuya without changing trains.
Also, "kakutei (local)" trains take longer since they stop at all stations. Depending on your destination, if you are in a hurry, "express" or "limited express" is recommended. Some stations do not stop for express or limited express trains, so be sure to check carefully!

Detels

Minatomirailine ticket imformation

https://www.mm21railway.co.jp/global/english/info/ticket.html

New bills issued for the first time in 20 years, July 3, 2024!

2024-07-30T00:00:00+09:00

New 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, and 1,000 yen bills were issued this year on July 3, 2024. This will be the first time in 20 years that new bills have been issued.

These are the three types of new bills

new bills

The new bills are as follows.
New and old bills can be used together.
Since it has just started, some vending machines or ticket machines may not yet support the new bills, so please be careful before using them.

old bills

These are old bill you are all familiar with. You can still use the old bills after the introduction of the new bills.

Do you know the greats who were chosen for the new bills this time?

<10,000-yen＞

Eiichi Shibusawa: Eiichi Shibusawa was a Japanese businessman who was involved in the creation of about 500 companies during his lifetime. His achievements contributed greatly to the development of the Japanese economy.

<5,000-yen>

Umeko Tsuda: Umeko Tsuda is known as a pioneer in women's education in Japan. She was the founder of the Women's Eigaku Juku (now Tsuda College), which provided educational opportunities for many women.

<1,000-yen>

Shibasaburo Kitasato: Shibasaburo Kitasato was a great scientist who is known as the father of bacteriology in Japan. His research contributed greatly to the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

Additional Information

Have you ever had a problem when paying your bill because there are many types of Japanese coins and many of them look alike? Have you ever noticed that your wallet is full of coins?

This should help you use coins smartly!
Six types of coins; 500yen, 100yen, 50yen, 10yen, 5yen, 1yen
Let's take a look at it right away!

left and right are equal. It is useful to remember this!

1. 100 yen x 5 = 500 yen

2. 50 yen x 2 = 100 yen

3. 5 yen x 2 = 10 yen

4. 1 yen x 5 = 5 yen

May your journey be more comfortable!

Recommended Useful Information for Travelers to Japan

2024-05-11T00:00:00+09:00

We will provide you with useful petit information for visitors to Japan. May your trip to Japan be more comfortable!

Where is Suica(Pasmo) sold?

Answer: Train stations, not convenience stores.

Ex) Minatomirai Line Ticket Vending Machine

In addition, Suica can top up at station ticket vending machines and convenience stores. Both are cash only and credit cards are not accepted. Top up Suica at convenience stores is possible at ATMs as well as at cash registers.

What is the difference between the Welcome Suica and Suica cards?

There are two types of Suica!

“Welcome Suica cards” have a usage period of 28 days and aren’t charged a deposit fee when purchased. You can take the card home with you as a souvenir after you use it. Welcome Suica cards for travelers are available at a limited number of locations. If you want one, get a Welcome Suica card first when you arrive in Japan.
“Suica cards” do not have a limited usage period, but a 500-yen deposit is required to purchase a card.

More information,

Welcome Suica cards: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/welcomesuica/welcomesuica.html

Can you buy train tickets with your credit card?

Answer_Cannot buy. Almost exclusively cash.

Ex) Mintomirai line ticket

Credit cards are accepted on special trains such as the Shinkansen and trains bound for airports, but are often not accepted on conventional (regular) trains. JR lines allow you to buy tickets with a credit card. However, not all stations allow you to purchase tickets, and many still do not. Most non-JR line trains are not available, so you need cash to buy tickets.

What do you do if your smartphone battery is about to run out when you are out?

Answer_Rent a charger from ChargeSPOT.

Chargers and cords are available at convenience stores, but we recommend renting a charger from ChargeSPOT. You can rent a portable mobile battery from the nearest ChargeSPOT, charge it while traveling, and return it to another ChargeSPOT. For example, you can rent a battery in Tokyo and return it in Osaka. Many locations are available at convenience stores, train stations, hotels, etc. Registration is easy! Just download the app, scan the QR code, and enter the required information. It's very useful and you should try it!

More information,

https://chargespot.jp/global/

Take Airport limousine bus from Yokohama to Narita

2024-01-06T00:00:00+09:00

Airport Limousine buses are recommended for travel between the airport and Yokohama. Almost traveler use the monorail, Narita Express (NEX), or Skyliner to get to the airport. Airport limousine buses are especially recommended for travel from Yokohama to Narita Airport
We will introduce a convenient limousine bus from Yokohama to Narita Airport that allows you to travel without transfers this time.
Bus arrival times may vary slightly so this is not recommended for those in a hurry. Please allow plenty of time for your trip!　

Limousine Bus from Yokohama Station to Airports

The bus stop for the airport at Yokohama Station is located at YCAT (Yokohama City Air Terminal).
Limousine Bus from Yokohama Station to the AirportIt is located on the 1st floor of the Sky Building, next to Yokohama Sogo.

Ticket Counter

For Narita

Tickets to Narita Airport are purchased at the ticket counter. No reservation required. Cash, credit card, etc.

iD, WAON, Rakuten Edy, QUICPay, Alipay, Wechatpay, etc.

※ IC cards (Suica, Pasmo etc.) are not accepted at YCAT.

For Haneda

Tickets to Haneda Airport can be purchased from the vending machine next to the ticket counter.

No round-trip tickets are available to Haneda. Only one-way tickets are sold.

Fare

One way ticket

Adult: 3,700 yen, Child: 1,850 yen

Round-trip tickets

Adult: 6,200 yen, Child: 3,100 yen

Valid for 14 days including outbound departure date. Over-the-counter sales only. If your schedule is Fix, we recommend you to purchase a round-trip ticket for a great price!

※Tickets can also be purchased at Narita Airport.

Tickets are available at the Limousine Bus Ticket Counter
(1st floor of Passenger Terminals 1 and 2, 1st floor of Passenger Terminal 3)

Travel time

To Narita Terminal 1, the last stop, takes about 90 minutes.
YCAT → Narita Terminal 3 → Terminal 2 → Terminal 1

Charging is available on the bus!

YCAT FREE Wi-Fi is available in each lobby and at the bus stops.

Bus Stops

Bus stops departing from YCAT are as follows.

Y1 ・・for Narita Airport

Y3 ・・for Haneda Airport

Advance Purchase

Reservations and purchases can be made on the Tokyo Airport Transportation website.

※Payment must be made by credit card only.

https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web　（外部サイト：東京空港交通）

Other

The YCAT lobby has an International Money Transfer Plaza (Travelex), Starbucks, convenience stores, and some Cafe Bar, so we recommend coming a little early. Also, the YCAT store near the boarding area sells a variety of Yokohama souvenirs! Be sure to check it out at the end of your visit.

Reference

YCAT Yokohama City Air Terminal

https://translation2.j-server.com/LUCYCAT/ns/tl.cgi/https://www.ycat.co.jp/?SLANG=ja&TLANG=en&XMODE=0&XJSID=0

Sky Building 1F, 2-19-12 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, 220-0011

YCAT Bus Ticket Counter

Hours: 9:00-16:00

" TABIFUN BOX" are now on sale!

2023-09-24T00:00:00+09:00

About "TABIFUN BOX"...

Japanese beauty are popular with all over the world but there are still many good things that are not well known. Introduce popular items in Japan to you who want to be your beautiful. Our special box are for both those who are planning to visit Japan soon and those who are interested in Japanese beauty but don't have a chance to visit Japan. Please check it out, if you are interested in beauty and health. You may find your favorites that you can't find in the duty free stores and department stores that travelers often visit. Hope you find your favorite!

＜Standard BOX＞

Recommended for who want to try various kinds of products. We offer standard products that are popular among Japanese. We have prepared packaged products of everyone's favorite "Pokemon", "Demon Slayer (鬼滅の刃)", and "Hello Kitty". Limited quantities available! Don't miss out on these cute items!

1. Speedy Cleansing Oil / Softymo by KOSE

Oil-type makeup remover. The popular cleansing oil is now available in a cute Pikachu design! Not only is the oil cute but it is also convenient to use even with wet hands. Even heavy eye makeup can be removed with just one bottle! Long-selling product.The cute kinmokurinai design is also available only now! The gentle fragrance of Kinmokurinosai will surely soothe you.

2. Cleansing Wash / Softymo by KOSE

This is another popular Softymo product! A cream-type facial cleanser. For those who do not like oil, this cream type is recommended. Containing hyaluronic acid, it removes makeup and dirt in one step. These cute Pokemon design are also available only now.

3. Clear Turn White Mask / Clear turn by KOSE
Clear Turn White Mask

Limited edition design of everyone's favorite Hello Kitty! Moisturizing penetrating care for 10 minutes. In addition to collagen, several other face masks are available. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin C are also recommended. The sheets are full of beauty essence, so your skin will be moist and well conditioned the next day!

4. 1DAY TATTOO / K-Pallette

Real Lasting Eyeliner (Super Black / Soft Black)
Super waterproof. It is also recommended for leisure activities at the beach or in the mountains because it does not fall off easily. This is a must-try for liquid liner lovers because of its great color and easy drawing. Excellent eyeliner that many people can't put down once they use it.

5. Make-up lasting mist / KISSME

Mist to prevent make-up from falling off. (Finishing lotion).
A convenient mist that moisturizes and prevents dryness and makeup from falling off with just one spray at the finish of makeup application. This is a mist that prevents makeup from falling off, which is indispensable in humid Japan. If you are worried about your makeup falling off and want to prolong the life of your beautiful makeup, this is the product for you to try!

6. Nail Foundation 3 sets / Parado

7. Sakura Veil Lip (lip serum) / Parado

Nails＞Color: BO01, PO02, and RO01. The quick-drying, beautiful finish is very popular! These three colors that make fingertips look beautiful!
Lip>Color: PK05 (limited edition color) Happy plump cherry blossom color. Full of beauty essence ingredients and gentle to the touch. It is fragrance-free.

※ Parado is a sister brand of the popular "Kesalanpatharan" brand sold in department stores. Parado is popular among people of all ages because of its high quality and easy availability at convenience stores.

8. KISS NEW YORK / KISS JAPAN

Honey SUGAR Scrub (Lip Balm)
This is a no-rinse, no-melt scrub that gently cares for exfoliated lips. Keep your lips refresh and soft.

9. Shampoo & Conditioner Sets

Sborino / styling life holdings co.

A shampoo that reduces the daily care burden of busy modern people. Even wavy hair becomes moist and silky.

hydro tank / BOTTLE WORKS

An ampoule formulation for hair that balances moisture and oil and stores water. Prevents dryness caused by dryness and leaves your hair beautiful and shiny.

"Sborino" & "hydro tank" each delivered 2 each. We hope you will find your favorite one!

TABIFUN BOX

Standard box on sale!

https://tabifun.official.ec/

Lawson selling medicines

2023-09-24T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know of any convenience stores that sell medicines?
There are many convenience stores in Japan, but only a few of them sell medicines. I think most convenience stores that sell medicine are Lawson.

I have never seen them at 7-Eleven or Family Mart. There may be some stores that sell medicines, but I have not seen any medicines, although I have seen supplements. This time, I would like to introduce a few medicines found at Lawson near Yokohama Station.

Lawson selling medicines

"くすり（medicines）” is displayed at the entrance of the store and on the signboard. Stores that do not have these signs do not sell medicines.

Some of the medicines found at Lawson

The medicines handled vary from store to store, Some stores sell a variety of medicines just like a pharmacy.

Here are a few medicines that are well known to the Japanese!

※There are my recommendation but I am not a pharmacist, just for reference.

Fever medicine

BUFFERUN and EVE

Recommended for headaches and menstrual cramps.
Especially, these are popular for Japanese woman.

Cold medicine

ルルアタック and ベンザブロック

Popular cold medicine.
Effective for fever, throat, runny nose, and other cold symptoms.

アレジオン

Recommended for rhinitis and hay fever.

Medicines that sell well in spring because many Japanese people suffer from hay fever.

龍角散ダイレクト

For sore throats.
The fact that you can drink it without water is also popular.

"Ryukakusan candy" sold at convenience stores are also popular among Japanese.

Eye drops

Depending on the store, in addition to regular eye drops, there were also those that could be used over contact lenses and eye-specific cleaning solutions.

太田胃酸 and パンシロン

Standard stomach medicines popular among Japanese. Recommended when your stomach does not feel well due to overeating or drinking.

Laxative

コーラック and コーラックⅡ

Laxatives are especially popular among women. If you take it at night before going to bed, you will feel refreshed the next morning.

Other

Antipruritic. Poultices and muscle relievers. Disinfectant solutions were also available.

Among them, I recommend...
ムヒ
Good for insect bites. Liquid and cream types are available.

Note the sales hours!

Even if it is handled by a convenience store that is open 24h, there are still only a few stores where you can buy it 24 hours a day. I found near Yokohama station was open from 7:00 to 22:00. Be especially careful when buying late at night or early in the morning.

It's very useful please make use of it when you are in trouble!

Detail

LAWSON where you can buy medicine near Yokohama station.

・LAWSON Tsuruya-cho Store (ローソン鶴屋町店)

　About 10 minutes walk from Yokohama Station

・LAWSON Yokohama Sky Building (ローソン横浜スカイビル店)

　The building in Yokohama Station that houses YCAT, the airport limousine 　 bus stop.

For safe travels in Japan

2023-05-08T00:00:00+09:00

Some sites we recommend for foreign travelers although multilingual support is being promoted in Japan, it is still insufficient.
In particular, foreign travelers often feel inconvenienced by the fact that English is often not spoken.We hope that you will make good use of these sites and enjoy your trip to Japan with peace of mind!

1. Japan the Official Guide

You can check information to help you travel safely in Japan.

When you get sick while traveling this website is useful for receiving medical care in Japan when the time comes.
It provides useful information such as searching for medical institutions, overseas insurance, and consultation services. Multilingual support is available.

JNTO: https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html

2. Japan Travel by NAVITIME

Application for foreign tourists visiting Japan. It provides functions such as searching for sightseeing spots in Japan, route map transfers and free Wi-Fi spots in English.

NAVITIME: https://www.navitime.co.jp/pcstorage/html/japan_travel/english/3.

3. Japan Official Travel App

It is multilingual and has a wealth of information for foreigners. There is lots of information on events, tourist attractions, wi-fi spots, duty free stores and restaurants.

JNTO: https://www.japan.travel/en/app/

4.Halal Gourmet Japan

Site for Muslims. Although there are restaurants from many different countries in Japan, it is difficult to find a Halal restaurant. With this site, Muslims can rest assured that they can find a restaurant that serves Halal food!

Halal Gourmet Japan: https://www.halalgourmet.jp/

Additional Information

Although the coronavirus has settled down in Japan and the requirement to wear masks has been removed, many Japanese still wear masks when going out. In particular, wearing a mask is recommended when using trains and hospitals. Masks are still sold at convenience stores and drugstores.

How to top up ”Suica (Pasmo)” at 7-Eleven

2023-03-27T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know ”Suica” and ”Pasmo”?

Japanese Transportation IC Card

nomal design card

※ Suica are variety of designs. This card was sold for a limited time and is no longer available.

Suica(PASMO) are convenient prepaid cards that can be used not only for transportation such as trains and buses but also for shopping. Suica (PASMO) can be purchased at ticket vending machines at train stations.

Suica(PASMO) are especially useful for shopping. In Japan, they may be accepted at more stores than credit cards. They are also popular among Japanese. For example, you can use restaurants, department stores, pharmacies, convenience stores, vending machines, etc..
If you have the card, you can top up it whenever you like. Top up your card at convenience stores as well as vending machines at train stations.
In both cases, cash only. My recommendation is 7-Eleven! It's very easy so we will show you how to top up at 7-Eleven.

Put some money on the prepaid card called Suica(Pasmo)!.

How to top up at 7-Eleven

1. Tell the clerk "Suica Charge Please"

※ adding money to a prepaid card, almost Japanese use "charge" instead of "top up”

2. Select Suica(Pasmo)

3. Select or enter the amount

Top up an amount not shown on the screen, select the white button.
You can enter any amount you like.

4. Pay at the cashier

5. Touch Suica(Pasmo)

6. Done!

Suica(Pasmo) can be used immediately after top up.

Top up at station ticket machines

Be careful when recharging Suica(Pasmo) at a station ticket vending machine.

You can only top up at machines with this symbol. Machines without this symbol cannot top up.

Please purchase the Suica(pasmo) and enjoy Japan wisely when you come to Japan,

Finally, additional information

Recently, Luggage lockers can also use Suica(Pasmo). It's very convenient you can use it even if you don't have any coins.

details

Suica

https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/

Pasmo

https://www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/

for your reference

How to buy Suica Card

https://tabifun.com/en/articles/how_to_buy_suica

Do you know any pharmacies that sell medical drugs?

2022-10-30T00:00:00+09:00

Hello. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, how are you all doing?

Well, in Japan, the insurance system is well-established, and those who are enrolled in insurance can receive hospital consultations and medication at a 30% co-pay. (Generally, those working and citizens of Japan are enrolled in insurance.) In many cases, after receiving a consultation at the hospital, you will receive a prescription and then receive your medication at a pharmacy. While it is a 30% co-pay, the total cost can often be more than 4000 yen, even if you just want to get medicine for a cold or stomachache.

Recently, there have been an increasing number of pharmacies that sell prescription drugs (medicinal drugs) without a prescription. These are called "Reibai" pharmacies, or "Reibai" for short

What are prescription drugs(medicinal drugs)?

Medical drugs refer to medications managed and provided by medical professionals such as doctors and pharmacists, and are a term created to distinguish from over-the-counter drugs, such as PABRON, Lulu A Gold, and Ohta's Isan, which are typically available for purchase at drugstores.

Representative medical drugs include cold medicines such as "PL combination granules" and "Medicon tablets", skin ointments such as "Hirudoid ointment" and "RinderonVG ointment", ophthalmic drugs such as "Hyalein eye drops" and "Alesion eye drops", antihypertensive drugs such as "Amlodipine tablets", and hyperlipidemia drugs such as "Rosuvastatin tablets.

This medical-use medication is further divided into two types: "prescription drugs" and "non-prescription drugs", and prescription drugs generally require prescription-based dispensing. This includes high-risk new drugs, anti-hypertension drugs, anti-hyperlipidemia drugs, anti-cancer drugs, and injectable drugs."

Medical drugs other than prescription drugs include cold remedies, cough suppressants, antipyretics and analgesics, ointments, vitamin supplements, stomach and intestinal drugs, eye drops, and traditional Chinese medicines, which can be purchased in person at a pharmacy if the buyer is the patient.

This medical drug is only available under the control of a doctor or pharmacist. Its sale is regulated and it cannot be sold in general drug stores. Even in pharmacies that sell it, there are many that do not sell it due to various factors such as strict regulations and relationships with nearby clinics. However, it may also be because hospitals and pharmacies that can make sufficient profits from prescriptions alone.

Pharmacies where medical drugs can be purchased without a prescription

As mentioned earlier, it is difficult to purchase medical pharmaceuticals without a prescription. However, there are some recently established pharmacies that actively sell medical pharmaceuticals without a prescription, so I would like to introduce them.

Pharmacy AtMark

A long-established pharmacy in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Opened in 2001 as Japan's first pharmacy where you can buy medicines from a hospital to meet the needs of patients.

〒950-0916 5-11-22 Yoneyama, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Honmo Building Hours: 10:30-19:00 Closed: Thursdays

Kusuri-ya cajon

A pharmacy opened in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 2012.

〒065-0022 Kita 22, Higashi 15-chome, 4-20, Grandmer Higashiya, 1F, Kita 22, Higashi-ku, Sapporo Business hours: Weekdays: 11:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00 Saturdays: 11:00-13:00 Closed Sun: Sundays and public holidays *Irregular holidays

and much more

Various pharmacies, such as chain-operating "Self-care pharmacies"(セルフケア薬局), "Ohgi Pharmacies"(オオギ薬局) that operate through franchises, and "Kirari Pharmacies"(きらり薬局), are entering the "Reibai" market of selling medical drugs. You can search for "Reibai pharmacies"(零売薬局) to find a nearby pharmacy where you can buy medical drugs.

Kaechau Company Totsuka Pharmacy

I visited Totsuka Pharmacy of Kaechau Company that opened in July 2022 in Totsuka-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.（買えちゃうカンパニーの薬局とつか）

The store also sells over-the-counter drugs (OTC drugs) and supplements. It was also characteristic to sell vegetables.

Corona is still popular, so we also sold antigen test kits.

how to buy

When purchasing medical drugs, consult a pharmacist. If you are currently taking medication or have medication you are using, be sure to bring your medicine record.

If you have a desired medicine, tell the pharmacist your symptoms and express your intention to purchase the drug. If you don't have a specific medicine in mind, you can discuss your symptoms with the pharmacist and have them suggest a medication.

You can have a good conversation about your worries and anxieties, and ask any questions you have about medication.

It is said that there are approximately 7000 types of medical products available for purchase, including prescription and non-prescription drugs. Note that not all of them are kept in stock, so some products may need to be ordered.

Hirudoid, steroid ointment, pain relief patches (same ingredients as Loxonin tape on the market, etc.), cold remedies (PL combination granules, Medicon tablets, carbocisteine tablets, etc.), antipyretic analgesics (Caronal, Loxonin, etc.), vitamins There were also agents (cinal, biotin, alinamin, taurine, juvera, etc.), tranexamic acid.

There are various types of herbal medicines, and you can ask for suggestions that match your constitution and symptoms. Cold, swelling, skin troubles, menopause, insomnia, frequent urination, etc.

The price was relatively reasonable and I was able to talk firmly and was satisfied with the result. If you are in trouble, why don't you consult the pharmacy?

Totsuka Pharmacy

〒244-0003
Ishii Building 1F, 3000-4 Totsuka-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Monday-Saturday: 9:00-19:00
Closed: Sundays, Tuesdays, and holidays

Public transportation: Take a bus bound for Dreamland/Dream Heights(ドリームランド・ドリームハイツ) from the West Exit of Totsuka Station on the JR Tokaido Line and get off at Osaka-shita（大坂下） bus stop, then walk for 1 minute.

Car: There is no parking lot, so please use a nearby coin parking. (Times parking lot is ahead of Lawson)

It is across from Lawson Osakashita.

It is one station from Yokohama Station and Ofuna Station, and can be reached by one bus from Fujisawa Station to Totsuka Station. It's a little far from the station, but please try it once.

Discovered in Yokohama! First in East Japan! Pikachu Mailbox [Machine translation]

2022-06-05T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know the Pikachu Post in Yokohama City?

This is the first Pokemon mailbox(post box) in eastern Japan, and is installed by Japan Post Co., Ltd. and Pokemon Co., Ltd. in the Yokohama Bay area.

This cute mailbox was set up for a limited time until June 30, 2022, but it seems that it has been extended until June 30, 2026 due to its popularity!

It is also close to Minatomirai and Sakuragicho Station, which are popular with tourists.
Please drop in if you come near.

Pikachu and Eevee are in front of Yokohama City Hall!

The mailbox is installed on the main street in front of Yokohama City Hall.
Take Exit 1a of "Bashamichi" Station on the Minatomirai Line, and you will see the back of Pikachu and Eevee.

This is a picture taken from the front. It's so cute(kawaii)!

Pikachu Mailbox

Eevee Mailbox

Yokohama City Hall is in front of the mailbox.

Pokemon postage stamps and small stamps are also popular!

Pokemon postage stamp

Not only are Pokemon mailboxes installed, but Pokemon postage stamps are also on sale.

There are two types of postage stamps, 63 yen and 84 yen. It is a seal type sheet.

Pokemon design stamp (small stamp)

This is a service limited to the "Yokohama Port Post Office".

The nearest station to the YokohamaPort Post Office is Nihonodori Station.

There is a Pokemon special post box in the Yokohama Port Post Office, and only the mail posted to this Pokemon post box will be stamped with a small Pokemon stamp.

* Installation of this post will be completed on June 30, 2022 (no extension).

You can take the escalator to the second floor where the Pokemon mailbox is located.

There is a mailbox on the left side of the escalator. You can also post mail on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you post it to this Pokemon mailbox, a small Pokemon stamp will be stamped on it.

This is a small stamp limited to Pokemon special posts at the Yokohama Port Post Office.

The small Pokemon stamp is a service limited to the "Yokohama Port Post Office". Please note that even if you post it to the cute post in front of the Yokohama City Hall introduced earlier, the small Pokemon stamp will not be stamped!

* Unfortunately, small Pokemon design stamps are not stamped on mail addressed to foreign countries.

Notes

Again, the Pokemon stamp service is available until June 30, 2022.

It's a pity that mail addressed to foreign countries is not covered, but if you like Pokemon or are interested, hurry up!

Recommendation a rainy day trip in Kyoto ～ Ginkaku-ji

2020-08-31T00:00:00+09:00

I think Kyoto looks wonderful in the rain.

Some sites, such as temples, gardens are rather attractive in the rain.

I even wonder if it’s better than sunny days.

The beauty of rain in Ginkaku-ji

Especially this temple embodying the traditional Japanese aesthetics "Wabi-sabi" looks stunning in rain.

It feels the beauty of forms and shapes are perfect wherever you look around.

You can't help express admiring out of your voice.

The wooden structures take up water are increasing its look matte.

And make a contrast with the green shining in the rain.

The pond designed spreading the sites look lively with new raining water.

The color of white on the pile of sand maintained carefully in design shines

under a rainy grey sky.

It feels so right here the sense of loneliness increasing in the rain.

It's like you will find something from nothing while your heart washed out by walking in the sites and listening to the rain.

I think this is the temple gets gorgeous in sober rain.

It does not seem fancy like a shiny Kinkaku-ji temple literally following its name the golden pavilion, or spectacular Kiyomizu temple showing a stunning high-rise wooden structure.

But Ginkaku-ji is brilliant brings you a high level of satisfaction by walking through all sites and it touches your heart. It seems no useless design there.

World travellers, please do not get disappointed when it's rain in Kyoto.

Kyoto has many spots even better look in the rain!

Other good spots in Kyoto if you do not want to be wet in the rain

Sanjusangendo　

Must see Kannon statues are in the main hall. It may be good spending time to see all the thousand standing statues of Kannon. It's said you will find a statue who looks like someone you want to see.

Nijo-jo Castle　

Must see Ninomaru-goten Palace where the historical event Taiseihokan was announced is an indoor facility. Can be wet in the large garden area, but even if you skip seeing the gardens it's worth spending more time checking Ninomaru-goten Palace as the wall painting by the Kano School is stunning.

Kyoto State Guest House　

Mostly indoor facilities. It is the facility for welcoming distinguished guests from all over the world. The masterpiece of artwork and furniture are can be seen which integrated into the best essence of Japanese traditional skills.

Those are arcade shopping streets loved by both locals and tourists.

Nishiki Market

Shinkyogoku Shopping Arcade

Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Street　(Compasso Teramachi)

These streets in the downtown area have roofs and various shops include department stores along the streets. It may be good to make a rainy day to buy souvenirs. You can also walk under roofs to the Yasaka shrine except for crosswalks and near Shijo-ohashi Bridge.

Shijo-dori Street

Kawaramachi-dori Street

Imformation

Higashiyama Jisho-ji（Ginkaku-ji）

Address：2 Ginakuji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8402 Japan

Phone： 075-771-5725

Holiday： None（Open everyday）

Worship time：Summer (3/1-11/30）8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.　Winter (12/1-2/28）9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

In Japan, from July 2020, they start charging cost to people who purchase plastic bag

2020-07-25T00:00:00+09:00

The Japanese government decided to put an additional charge cost to the people who choose to get a plastic bag at the store, effective from July 1st, 2020.

Except for plastic bags which are containing more than 25% of biomass materials, this rule will apply to each shopping. So you are no longer able to get a plastic bag for free in Japan.

Minister of the Environment in Japan announced at G20 Ministrial Energy & Environment Leaders Meeting that the government mandates to charge fee to get a plastic bags which is using at the store. It's the first time that announce effective date. This is the effort to reduce parley waste in the oceans which is main topic at that conference. By this action, the government encourages to consumer's concious about the disposable plastics.

Quoted from: Nikkei (Japanese article) / Translated by Takuro Fukuda

Some stores were enforcing this rule before the effective date. But from July 1st, 2020, all stores, including a convenience store and the drug store starting to follow this rule. Typically, you can get a plastic bag for 2 JPY ~ 10 JPY per plastic bag.

Each time, you have to ask it at the checkout when you need it.

The cashier will ask whether you need to get a plastic bag or not by saying "Rejibukuro ha hitsuyoudesuka" or "Fukuro ha irimasuka"? Then, you can answer by saying the following words.

If you need one

"Regibukuro kudasai."

"Fukuro kudasai."

If you DON'T need one

"Regibukuro irimasen."

"Fukuro irimasen."

Conclusion

When you are ready to visit/come back to Japan, you should make sure that you will bring your bag to the store to avoid extra charges at each store. It will save tons of money if you are likely to do much shopping. Also, it's a good idea that you remember the above words.

Always beautiful! "Kiyomizu-dera Temple" -Quiet Kyoto amid Coronavirus outbreak.

2020-07-22T00:00:00+09:00

One of the must-see places in Kyoto, it's Kiyomizu-dera Temple!

We, Kyoto residents were staying quiet while we lost tourists here in the spring of 2020.

I had been going out once a week for buying necessities while we "stay home".

One day, I took a little bit of a walk before going to shops.

I show you a very rare Kyoto without people.

So beautiful! Vermilion colors welcoming you

It's vermilion‐lacquered looks bright in the fresh greens of Higashiyama mountain.

This is the scenery to soak in the hearts of Japanese people!

Pass under Nio-mon you will find the structures with vermilion‐lacquered continues.

The view from Sai-mon (West gate) is really magnificent!

Hondo (Main hall) - Kiyomizu Stage

It might be once in a lifetime event that I was the only one staying there.

I stayed for about an hour and relax in a nice breeze.

A monk was reading the sutras, I was feeling so refreshed with the whole scenery this  Kiyomizu had.

You will overlook the city of Kyoto from here.

Kyoto Tower stands at Kyoto station can be seen!

The Thing is, the temple had been in the project of reroofing the Hondo main-hall began from February in 2017. Suyane, the scaffolding, and a temporary roof was covered the hall while the project.

It finished on 27th February 2020 and is showing its beautiful look again, but tourists are not here like before.

Reroofing was a compilation of the great renovation project of the Heisei era, please see it! It's a perfect look, isn't it!

Don't miss it! Must-see spot where many tourists do not find.

Whole site of Kiyomizu-dera temple is quite large and it stood on the hillside that there's up and down in the temple.

This is the opposite side of Hondo main-hal (Main-hall) l where you can see a wide view of it and three-storied pagoda.

The name of the temple "Kiyomizu - meaning the pureness of the waters" has origins with this Otowa-no-taki (Otowa waterfall), there three streams fall down beautifully.

World Heritage site definitely means something worth to see!

Look up the Hondo main-hall built using the traditional Japanese method of construction without using nails but only joinery techniques of woods.

This is a masterpiece that stood about four-stories high without nails.

I saw around 10 visitors this day in the temple, looked like they were all neighbors.

I prayed for the containment of COVID-19 in the world.

I hope to see you from the world in Kyoto soon!

Information

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Address：1-294, Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

Phone：075-551-1234

Closed：None (Open everyday)

Website：https://kiyomizudera.or.jp/

Don't miss "826 (Basil) Day"! ~ BASIL Group ~

2020-07-13T00:00:00+09:00

Popular store BASIL in Yokohama has started LINE.

With the introduction of LINE, it has become even more convenient and the opportunities to use BASIL have increased.

BASIL proactively distributes deals and coupons to LINE friends on a regular basis.

If you use LINE, you can enjoy BASIL more effectively than ever.

This is one of the best BASIL events! Introducing "826 (Basil) Day".

Do you know 826 (BASIL) day?

The 8th and 26th of every month is "826 (Basil) Day".

BASIL day☆

Only LINE friends can enjoy popular menu at a special price!

The menu varies from store to store, but "826 Day" is amazing!

I also have BASIL on the 8th and 26th of every month.

Check LINE for information on 826(basil) day!

Limited quantity menu, so we recommend that you go out early.

Let's take a look!

Don't miss "826（BASIL) Day！"

As the 8th and 26th of each month approaches, users with registered friends will be notified.

You can check the menu of each store from the timeline.

Look!

I'm happy to enjoy BASIL's popular menu at this price.

The following is an example, but we would like to introduce the 826 day menu at each store.

*826 day menu is changed regularly

1. Charcoal grill basil

Go to charcoal BASIL if you like steak!

At Charcoal, we enjoyed the "Sirloin steak" for 550 yen!

I got half the usual price!

The volume is perfect and the appearance and taste are very satisfying.

Also, when you can enjoy "100% beef hamburger steak" for 550 yen!

It's too cheap, if you like meat, don't hesitate to go to charcoal.

I would like you to try delicious meat.

2. Wine stand

Stylish wine bar in Minato mirai.

The popular menu at the wine stand, "Angus beef steak," 550 yen!

Half the usual price.

My favorite menu I always order when I go to the wine stand.

Not to mention the volume, I am glad that you can enjoy it at this price in Minatomirai.

It is also recommended for girls' meetings and dates.

3. Trattoria Bashamichi

Trattoria Bashamichi where you can enjoy authentic Italian food at a reasonable price.

20% off course menu for 826 days.

However, it is limited to reservations from LINE.

The drinking party on the 826th day is decided to be a trattoria!

Besides, for 826 days only, your favorite "pizza" will be 550 yen!

Margherita

Quattro Formadge

Pizza of the same size as usual.

And you can order as many as you want!

It's all 550yen. Be careful not to overeat (laughs)

4. Trattoria Noge

Trattoria where you can enjoy authentic Italian food at a reasonable price.

On 826th day, Trattoria's popular pasta "Homemade Bolognese" is ¥550!

The normal price is 1,280 yen, but less than half the price on this day.

This is also a reservation only from LINE, but for Noge Trattoria, the course reservation for 826 days will be 20% off.

The drinking party on the 8th and 26th is decided to be basil!

5. Italian basil

The first store of basil. A shop with abundant food that goes well with wine.

Here, the popular menu "Parmigiano finish risotto" is 550 yen!

It was half the usual price. It's delicious~

On the 826th day, you can enjoy a Lambrusco bottle for half the normal price of 1,400 yen!

For 826 days, check LINE and go out!

6. Ombra basil

The store is small but Ombra is always crowded with customers.

Here you can enjoy a bottle of wine for half the normal price of 1,400 yen!

Bottled wine at this price. It's too cheap...

It's a limited quantity, so it's recommended to go out early.

I'm worried about which store to go to each time, but I'm happy that I can check in advance if I register as a friend.

Two coupons that can be used for one 826 day are included, so we recommend basil ladder.

Great value and delicious! it's the best.

Double points on 826 day!

If you register as a friend on LINE, you can also use point cards that can be used at all BASIL stores.

Stamp cards usually have 1 point for each visit, regardless of the amount of money, but on the 826th day, the points are doubled!

You will be given a QR code for your point card at the time of checkout, so be sure to read it.

The method is the same at every store, so be sure to read the QR code at the time of payment.

*8 points will be given a QR code for 2 points

If you collect 10 points, you can get a 500 yen coupon.

How was it?

Let's all join the LINE friends and go out for 826 days!

Detailed information

BASIL GROUP

http://basil-group.jp

・ITALIAN BER BASIL (Noge)

Business hours: 12:00~22:00

・CHARCOLE GRILL BASIL

Business hours: 12:00~22:00

・WINE STAND BASIL

Business hours: 11:30~21:00

・TRATTORIA BASIL (Noge) *Planned to resume business from June 16, 2020

Business hours: 16:00~22:00

・TRATTORIA BASIL Bashamichi (Bashamichi)

Business hours: 11:30~22:00

・OMBRA BASIL

Business hours: 16:00~22:00

Delicious Italian restaurant in Yokohama (Bashamichi / Kannai)

2020-07-13T00:00:00+09:00

"Trattoria BASIL Bashamichi"

This is a sister store of "Trattoria BASIL" in Yokohama Noge that I introduced before.

https://tabifun.com/en/articles/basil_noge

Similar to Noge's shop, you can enjoy authentic Italian food and delicious wine at a reasonable price.

From January 2020, LINE reservations have started, and the BASIL group has become even more convenient and affordable. Let's take a look!

1 minute walk from Kannai Station

The location is a 1-minute walk from Exit 8 of Kannai Station.

The shop is on the 1st floor of Hotel MyStays Yokohama Kannai, so if you exit Exit 8, walk towards the hotel.

Shop entrance

The interior is bright and natural.

You can enter and leave from the hotel side.

First, let's register LINE (Otomodachi)！

If you register as a friend on LINE, you can get a 500 yen coupon that can be used on the same day (the day you register).

Registration is easy!

Just read the QR code, register your name and phone number, and you're done.

Registration will take less than a minute.

Get a 500 yen coupon immediately after registration!

Don't forget to present the coupon at the time of payment.

By registering as a friend, you will be able to get deals and coupons as well as make reservations on LINE.

No complicated input required!

All you have to do is select the date and time, the shop, and the course (only seats can be reserved)!

It's easy to use LINE to make sudden reservations.

The recommended dish at Bashamichi!

The Bashamichi store is attractive because there are many items and there are many menus for women.

When you come here, the first thing you'll want us to eat is the popular menu of "exciting meat."

A platter of meat where you can enjoy four types of meat: beef, pork, lamb, and chicken.

With this volume, 1980 yen is a great deal.

This is a green salad popular with women

Anyway, great volume.

It's a simple salad, but you can enjoy plenty of fresh Yokohama vegetables!

Check wine menu when you come to BASIL!

If you want to use it in a group, we recommend bottled wine.

BASIL is full of reasonable wine and sparkling bottles.

I'm glad that you can enjoy bottled wine for around 3,000 yen.

Good cost performance! All-you-can-drink course!

We also recommend an all-you-can-drink course that offers a popular menu.

Bashamichi store has a wide variety of courses.

You can enjoy various popular menus with the all-you-can-drink course.

This time I received a course of 4,500 yen.

1. Charcuterie and appetizers

There are many kinds and you can enjoy it slowly.

2. Blatter cheese

Plenty of seafood!

The taste that makes you addicted once.

It goes well with wine!

3. Angus beef steak

The best combination of sea urchin and beef.

Basil's popular menu.

4. Quatro Formage

Recommended for cheese lovers.

Rich cheese is topped with plenty.

5. Shrimp cream risotto

The thick cream is irresistible...

I was able to eat even if I was full (laughs)

In addition to this, there are a total of 7 items including green salad and dessert (sorbet).

They are all delicious!

Basil's course, which has a large number of items and a large volume, is very satisfying no matter when it comes. You can also enjoy it for 2 hours all-you-can-drink.

Here's an all-you-can-drink course menu.

After all wine is recommended!

You can enjoy various kind of drinks such as shochu and cocktails.

Bashamichi store is open for lunch! Popular lunch for women

Bashamichi store is also open for lunch.

A weekly lunch is very popular with women!

Here's a special menu, "Gratin lunch".

The lunch menu is self-service and includes salads, soups, desserts and drinks.

You can spend a leisurely time here because you can refill it freely.

Basil is also recommended for pasta!

There are other pizza and rice menus (Hayashi rice, Gapao rice, etc.) so I'm not tired of coming every day (laughs).

I am happy that the menu is abundant.

It is understandable that it is popular with women.

Don't miss the bento!

Lunch is available only at Bashamichi store for lunch only! (Weekdays only)

Prices range from 500 yen to 600 yen (tax included).

Includes salad and miso soup!

In addition to standard lunches such as glue valves, weekly lunches are also available.

We especially recommend weekly lunch boxes that change every week.

This is a part, but there are various kinds such as Khao Mangai and Tandoori chicken.

*You can check the menu on the LINE timeline.

Limited quantity!

If you want to get it surely, we recommend you to make a reservation in advance on LINE.

You can purchase this bento at the Bashamichi store as well as at the Minatomirai wine stand.

LINE Otomodachi only..

If you register as a friend on LINE, you can get a limited quantity special menu that is not on the menu list!

A lot of luxury pasta on this day.

This is 1000 yen! The rich cream and the refreshing flavor of yuzu are irresistible.

This is also self-service and comes with salad, soup, dessert and drink.

I'm glad that you can get a special menu every week when you register for LINE.

The quantity is limited, so check it often!

Detailed information

TRATTORIA BASIL Bashamichi

Address: Hotel Mystays Yokohama Kannai 1st floor, 5-67-1 Onoemachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

phone:

11:30~22:00

http://basil-group.jp/trattoria-bashamichi/

Enjoy with Origami! - Hydrangea and butterflies - [Machine translation]

2020-05-09T00:00:00+09:00

"Origami" can fold various things from flat to three-dimensional depending on the folding method.

You can focus because you use your hands and head!

This time, I will make hydrangea flowers and butterflies. Let's make hydrangea leaves!

How to fold a hydrangea (flower)

Hydrangea flowers are made with a small origami paper.

This time, I used a 5cm x 5cm prepared by cutting a colored origami on one side.

1. The front (color) side faces up. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line).

2. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (broken line).

3. Open it while inflating the arrow. Do the same for the other side.

4. Fold it toward the arrow at the broken line. (The position of the broken line is roughly (1/4 to 1/3 width of the whole), there is no problem)

5. Open it while inflating the arrow. Open the other side of ③ and fold it.

6. The flower part is completed! ! Follow the same procedure to make the flower part. The number to make is up to you. Let's make a good balance so that it looks like a hydrangea!

How to fold a leaf

For the leaves, we used a large 15cm x 15cm double-sided colored origami. Of course, you can also make a one-sided color origami.

1. Make a crease at the half position (broken line) in the direction of the arrow. (For the one-sided color, the back (white) side should face up.)

2. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (broken line) with reference to the fold position.

3. Fold it the same way for the other side too.

4. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (broken line) with reference to the fold position. Fold it the same way for the other side too.

5. If you fold both, it will look like this. Turn it over.

6. Fold it toward the arrow at the broken line. (The position of the broken line is almost no problem)

7. Fold it toward the arrow at the broken line.

8. Turn it over and the leaves are ready.

How to fold a butterfly(Part 1)

I folded two kinds of butterflies.

Both used a 7.5cm x 7.5xm single-sided colored origami.

1. The back (white) side is facing up. Make a crease at the half position (solid line). Fold it along the dotted line toward the crease.

2. Turn it over. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line).

3. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line.

4. Open it while inflating the arrow.

5. Turn it over. Fold it as you did in step 4.

6. Fold in the direction of the arrow at the position of the dashed line on only one side.

7. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line. (The position of the broken line is almost no problem)

8. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line).

9. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line. (The position of the broken line is almost no problem)

10. Open the part that is folded in half as shown in ② so that the part (broken line circle) folded in step 9 stands up. The butterfly is ready!

How to fold a butterfly (Part 2)

I will make a little three-dimensional butterfly.

This time, I will make it with a white origami, but if there is a color, start folding with the back (white) side up.

1. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line).

2. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line).

3. Open it while inflating the arrow. Do the same for the back side.

4. Fold in the direction of the arrow at the position of the dashed line on only one side.

5. Turn it over. Round the triangular apex (yellow circle of ①) toward the red circle of ①. (As shown in ②, make it stick out a little. There is no problem with the width at which it sticks out.) The point here is to fold it instead of fold it.

Since it is rounded, it looks like this when viewed from the side.

6. Fold the protruding part to the opposite side at the broken line.

7. Turn it over. Fold it along the dotted line so that the blue circles are aligned. Please be careful not to lose the roundness at this time too!

Fold it firmly so as not to crush it.

8. done! !

combination

Place the leaves, flowers, and butterflies in that order and combine them.

It may be good to fix the back side with tape or glue so that it will not collapse.

If you make a lot of hydrangea flowers, it will be very luxurious.

Enjoy with Origami! -Handmade mother's day- [Machine translation]

2020-05-09T00:00:00+09:00

In Japan, "Origami" has a long history since it started around the Heian period.

It's really fun to be able to make various things such as flowers, animals, and accessory cases using paper.

The feeling of accomplishment when I can do it is also pleasant!

Here, I will introduce how to make carnations.

The second Sunday in May is Mother's Day!

How about giving a handmade origami carnation as a thank-you gift?

How to fold a flower

This time, I used the same color on both sides (red), but you can also make a one sided color.

Please also refer to it as a supplement for single-sided color origami.

Also, the size of the origami used this time is 15 cm x 15 cm.

1. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the half position (broken line). (For single-sided color, face up (red) side up.)

2. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (broken line).

3. Make sure the folds are tight and unfold all.

4. There is a crease at the position of the solid line. (For the color of one side, face (red) side up.) Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line.

5. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line.

6. Make sure the folds are tight and unfold all.

7. There is a crease. (For single-sided color, face up (red) side up.) Fold it toward the arrow at the position of the broken line with creases.

8. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line with the crease.

9. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line with the crease.

10. Once you have one side, fold the other side as well.

11. If you fold the other side too, it will look like this. (For the one side color, the back (white) side can be seen.) Fold it toward the arrow at the half-dashed line (broken line).

12. Fold it toward the arrow at the half-dashed (broken line) position.

13. Make the part that becomes the petal. Cut with scissors so that it becomes jagged like the solid line. (It doesn't matter if it doesn't look so jagged!)

14. When cut, it looks like this. Expand to the shape of step 11.

15. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line so that the jagged tip is at the half (solid line) position.

16. Make a crease and put it back.

17. Open it while inflating the arrow. (It's a little difficult here!)

18. Fold it the same way for the other side too. The outer petals are complete! Fold it towards the arrow at the half-dashed (broken line) position.

19. Fold it toward the arrow at the broken line.

20. Open it while inflating the arrow. (The same procedure as step 17)

21. Fold it the same way for the other side too. The inner petals are completed! Turn it over.

22. Fold it toward the arrow at the broken line. (The width of the solid line is approximately the same as the width)

23. Fold it the same way for the other side too.

24. Use a cellophane tape to fix the folded part.

25. The flower part is completed! !

How to fold a stem

I used a 15cm x 15cm colored origami with double-sided color like the flowers.

1. Make a crease at the half position (broken line) in the direction of the arrow. (For one side color, the back (white) side should be facing up.)

2. Make a crease toward the arrow at the half position (broken line).

3. Use scissors to cut the position (solid line) of the crease made in step 2.

4. Use the thin one that is cut out. (For the one-sided color, the back (white) side should face up.) Make a crease toward the arrow at the half position (broken line).

5. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (broken line). Do the same for the other side too.

6. Fold it toward the arrow at the half position (solid line) and at the half position (broken line).

7. After making a crease (①), return it. Fold it toward the arrow at the position of the broken line with reference to the position of the crease (solid line). (②)

8. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the crease (broken line) you made in step 7.

9. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line. (The position of the broken line is almost no problem)

10. Open it while inflating the arrow. (Here too, it's a bit difficult!) Do the same for the other side.

11. Fold it in the direction of the arrow at the broken line. Do the same for the other side.

12. The stem is ready!

Connecting flowers and stems

Both of them are placed on the back side and fixed with cellophane tape.

It's a table and it's done! ! !

This time, I also made a flower wrapping paper and ribbon with origami!

A little gorgeous bouquet!

How about telling your mother thank you everyday with handmade carnations?

Recommended deluxe breakfast in Kyoto

2020-03-23T00:00:00+09:00

You may enjoy breakfast at the travel...

However you might get confuse when you sightseeing at Kyoto because there has so many good restaurants at there.

Recently, in Kyoto, breakfast that served in the Japanese restaurants becomes popular among the tourists.

They use good dashi and use it for soup and deli, also they serve white Japanese rice that considered nutrition balance, is taste very good.

Special breakfast at the hotel is still nice, but what about try local breakfast by wake up early?

Famous restaurants breakfast

This time, we will introduce 2 recommended restaurants.

If you visit there at the morning time, you can get great breakfast with great price.

Especially, Japanese breakfast is authentic so you can enjoy Kyoto more.

First, we'll introduce Inaseya, which is been popular in Japanese woman's community.

The restaurants building is looks old house so you can enjoy relaxing mood at .

Surprisingly, you can try this huge and high quality meal by paying 2500 JPY.

They will serve one soup and eight vegetables that is common in Kyoto. Chef said, "We put everything that we hope you to eat at Kyoto."

Of course, white rice that cooked by using earthen pot is excellent and taste so nice.

Not only delicious but also it is colorful so it makes us exciting.

Eat delicious breakfast at this nice place is surely becomes photogenic.

Inside of the restaurant is shown below.

You can have meal at this cozy place.

They will serve us Japanese jelly, which is also delicious.

You can try to make it by yourself.

After that, drizzle black honey and you can start eat.

For second fine dining restaurant, name "Sushi-Dokoro Man," is famous among people who has discerning tongue.

Fried fish is of course good, but other side dishes are also awesome. Since this restaurant's breakfast was so nice, I was visit there at the dinner time.

The owner of that restaurant is so kind and nice so you can enjoy the conversation.

The atmosphere at this restaurant is potter dignified so I recommend you to eat at the counter.

It is good to become early bird because at the dinner time it's cost so much but more you will save $$$$.

You have to book one day prior to visit, also it is a bit pricy, but it is also give you another satisfactory than hotel'a breakfast.

So let's try to eat nice breakfast at cozy Japanese restaurants.

Also don't miss nice hotel's breakfast!

I am introduced some Japanese restaurants but hotel's breakfast is also delicious.

So I'll introduce one good breakfast at the hotel.

French restaurants in the Rhiga Royal, name "Top of Kyoto" serve exclusive breakfast. This restaurant located at the top of that hotel and will rotate automatically so you can see 360° Kyoto sight very well. This luxury and exclusive is only available at there.

Croissant at that restaurants is of course good but they have many other bread and it is delicious. Opportunity of eating bread is rare, but bread at this restaurant is so delicious so I eat couple more.

Especially, black beans and green tea danish is less sweetened and crunchy so was so nice.

If you stay more than one day at there, they will change main dishes. It's nice service.

"Today's menu" shown below. They considered nutrition balance very well.

More details

"Chiso Inaseya"

Address: 93 Aburaya-cho Sanjo-Yanagi Baba Noboru,Chukyo-ku, Kyoto-Shu Kyoto 6048103 Japan

Phone: +81 75-255-7250

Home page:http://chisouinaseya.com

"Sushi-Dokoro Man"

Address: 436 Shirakabe-Cho Chukyo-ku, Kyoto-Shu Kyoto Japan

Phone: +81 75-223-3351

Home page: https://www.kyoto-man.com/

"Top of Kyoto"

Address: 1 Taimatsu-Cho Shimokyo-Ku Kyoto-shi Kyoto 6008237

Phone: +81 75-361-9221

Home page:

https://www.rihga.co.jp/kyoto/restaurant/list/top_of_kyoto/

Gluten-free pancakes at Urasando " Rizlab kitchen ''[Machine translation]

2020-03-22T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know "Urasando Garden"?

It is a place that was renovated and opened in March 2016.

There are some shops in the garden, but I went there as there is a popular pancake shop!

"Urasando Garden" which is really on the "back"

Take the A2 exit of Omotesando subway station to the Apple Store.

Enter "Hara Nihondori" next to it.

Proceed straight to the end. On the left is FLYING TIGER.

Turn left at the end. When you bend it looks like this.

Go a little further and turn right.

Go straight and you will find "Happy Pancake Omotesando" on your left.

Go further and turn left before Tonkatsu "Maisen".

It gradually becomes a back street from the main street.

At the crossroads, turn right this time.

If you turn right, it becomes a very narrow road. I'm worried, "Are you really here?"

After a short walk, you will find a parking area on your left.

After entering this parking lot, go straight to the right hand side is Urasando Garden.

It is convinced that the old house was renovated and made.

Although it is an old building, it was made to feel Japan.

Gluten-free pancakes!

There are several shops in Urasando Garden, and you can eat at the shared seat if you order.

It looks like a food court.

Indoors look like this.

The other shops were not vacant yet, but ...

There were terrace seats outdoors. It seems pleasant to eat outdoors in summer.

The “Riz Labo Kitchen” we visited this time opened at 11:00.

However, the entrance was vacant after 11 o'clock ...

Where it wasn't exactly 11 o'clock, you can feel the slow flow of time at the old private house cafe.

The shop has a counter, so you can eat it at the counter seat.

First, place an order, pay, pick your own seat, sit down and wait.

You will be given a number tag when ordering.

Memorable "No.1"! !

Waiting about 15 minutes. Pancakes have been delivered! !

Plain pancake! It is 1,500 yen with a drink.

Drinks can be selected from coffee, organic tea, and third year tea.

Plain pancakes are white and fluffy! It is jiggle.

The fresh cream enhances the pancakes.

I put the syrup and whats it!

The dough uses rice flour instead of flour, so it's gluten-free!

It was very light and fluffy.

My friend went to eat green tea pancakes!

The fabric is the same, but the bitterness of matcha powder is an accent!

Anko is not too sweet and mellow! I feel Japanese.

The fluffy pull-up was very delicious.

And I'm glad to be gluten-free and healthy.

The pancakes introduced this time are regular menus, so you can eat them anytime.

Limited pancakes are available depending on the season! (However, the quantity is quite small ...)

Urasando Garden behind the fashionable town "Omotesando"! I would recommend it!

Detailed information

Name: Riz Labo Kitchen

Address: 4-15-2 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Urasando Garden 1F

Phone Number: Private

Opening Hours: 11:00-17:00 (Last Order 16:00) 30 minutes)

Regular holiday: Monday

Website: (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/Rizlabo/

（Tabe log）https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130602/13204422/

Kouri Ohashi Bridge Surrounded by Blue Sea [Machine translation]

2020-03-22T00:00:00+09:00

The dazzling sun in the blue sea, Okinawa's paradise is the place to come to mind.

Speaking of Okinawa, not only Japanese but also many tourists from all over the world.

This time, I would like to introduce "Kuriohashi" of such Okinawa prefecture.

Recently, Kouri Island, where heart rock can be seen, is famous, but the spot will be spotted on the "Kouri Ohashi" linking Kouri Island and Yagajijima in Nago City.

If you take a picture here, you will definitely get an Insta Shine!

The moment you look forward! There is paradise!

The blue sea spreading in front of you, and the long-lasting Kouri Ohashi Bridge.

Instantly make you feel like you are in paradise.

This is the view from Yagaji Island.

There is a small observatory at the entrance of Kouri Ohashi Bridge, but the scenery from it is amazing.

It's really nice that such a beautiful blue sea is spreading all over you!

It is recommended that you can overlook the blue sea and Kouri Ohashi from the observatory.

Also, since there are surprisingly few people, it is a secret spot where you can shoot slowly.

Although it was a bit cloudy this day, the blueness of the sea is still wonderful.

The moment I saw this scenery, I was impressed even though I had not yet crossed the bridge (laughs)

I am looking forward to crossing the bridge!

I can't wait! Let's go over Kouri Ohashi!

I will cross the Kouri Ohashi immediately after watching the superb view from the observatory.

Kouri Ohashi is a 1960m long bridge.

Because it is a bridge of about 2 km, those who like walking can walk and cross slowly.

You can also rent a bicycle near the Kouri Ohashi entrance observatory, which was introduced earlier.

For those who are "difficult to walk" and "want to visit Kouri Island", it might be good to rent a bicycle and go around by bicycle.

Here is the view from Kouri Ohashi.

When you come over the bridge, the sea feels closer.

The clear emerald green sea is beautiful!

You can also take such photos.

Many people go to Kouri Island, so surprisingly there are not many tourists on Kouri Ohashi.

You can take photos and videos slowly.

It looks like you will be able to take wonderful photos that will look great on Instagram.

The blue sea extends on both sides of the bridge.

There is a beautiful sea spreading everywhere, whether you look left or right, and its beauty is breathtaking.

The scenery you see while walking slowly is the best, you can feel as if you are walking on the sea!

A must-visit spot when visiting Okinawa.

Finally heal on a small beach!

Walking across the 2km Kouri Ohashi bridge will make you a little tired (laughs)

But it's OK.

When you return to the Yagaji Island side, why not heal a little on the beach near the observatory that was first introduced?

The sea you saw from above was just before you!

If you look closer, the beauty of the sea is transmitted.

This is an angle from under Kouri Ohashi Bridge.

It's pretty good from below.

The sea is not so deep, so you can play with your feet.

The feet that are tired from walking a lot and the clear and beautiful seawater are comfortable and heal both mind and body.

If you take a walk around the area, you will discover such a place!

You can feel like an explorer in a somewhat mysterious atmosphere.

On the beach, you can pick up such beautiful shells.

There were a lot of cute little seashells like Okinawa!

Each shell has a different pattern so it's fun to watch.

I forget my time and just immerse myself in picking up shells.

Until the seashell and hermit crab!

Very cute.

Finally

There are many sightseeing spots in Okinawa Prefecture. This time I introduced Kouri Ohashi to the spots.

Kouri Ohashi is a popular spot that you can enjoy without going to Kouri Island.

If you are not good at places with many people, why not go and visit us.

You can take lots of wonderful photos, so it is also recommended for those who like photos and those who want to take photos that can be instantly taken.

I hope everyone will be healed by the wonderful scenery.

Detailed Information

Name: Kouri Ohashi Bridge

Address: Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa

Phone Number: 0980-56-2256

Regular Holiday: None

Homepage: http://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1321(only Japanese)

World-famous buildings in Umeda? [Machine translation]

2020-03-22T00:00:00+09:00

Top 20 buildings in the world

The Umeda Sky Building was introduced by the Times UK in 2008 as one of the 20 Best Buildings in the World.

In the ranking, such buildings as "Sagrada Familia Church" and "Taj Mahal" are lined up.

I have lived in Osaka for 10 years and have never been there.

It was a degree of recognition that there is a building with an unusual shape.

This time, I went to "Umeda Sky Building's Floating Garden", which is popular with overseas visitors.

Access to Umeda Sky Building

I went from JR Osaka Station's "Bridge Exit" in 10 minutes on foot. You can walk from Hankyu / Umeda subway station in about 10 minutes.

"Bridge Exit" is the exit on the 3rd floor of JR Osaka Station, which is a key point with department stores and station buildings.

The central ticket gate on the 1st floor is heavily congested and the ticket gate is long, so it is not recommended until you get used to it.

Let's aim for Umeda Sky Building immediately.

As you exit the ticket gate, there is an information center on the right.

Guides are available in English, Korean and Chinese.

Aiming at the Umeda Sky Building, you will get off the escalator on the 3rd floor as shown in the photo.

As you go down the escalator, you can see the glittering Umeda Sky Building in front of you. The large building on the right is Grand Front Osaka.

Aiming in the direction of the arrow, you can see the Umeda Sky Building, which stands out.Enter the underpass from the right entrance.

As you walk through the underpass and up the stairs, you will see a silver shining building in front of you!

Arrived at Umeda Sky Building

On the first floor is the Mazda exhibition hall. The explicit version says "F Umeda Sky Building Observation Deck (Floating Garden)".

When you enter the front entrance, it looks like this.

I came to the elevator to aim for. It is a little more to the Floating Garden.

When you arrive on the 35th floor, you will see a floating garden on the left.

was! !

It is written as "Floating Garden", but there is an escalator.

It was a see-through escalator from the 35th floor to the 39th floor!

It's called "Aerial Escalator".

Looking outside, the building looks small.

Aim, Floating Garden!

Upon arrival on the 39th floor, there will be a reception.

Adults pay 1,500yen and board a regular escalator up to the 40th floor with an observation floor.

After seeing the Floating Garden MAP, I decided to go around the observation area.

By the window, what is the couple inside the box?

When I saw it as close as possible, it was a sofa.

When I sat down on the sofa, it was a good view! The night view will be beautiful too!

There was also a guide to sunset time, so you can see the twilight.

On the 40th floor, there were stylish sofas everywhere.

There is a shop called “Cafe Sky 40” where you can enjoy alcohol and snacks, so you can enjoy the night view slowly on the sofa.

Finally go to the rooftop skywalk

Climb the stairs from the 40th floor to the rooftop. If the stairs are tight, there is also an elevator so it is safe.

When you climb the stairs and walk on the skywalk, you will feel a sense of openness in the deep blue sky.

The whole area is covered with glass, and it seems that you can go around all around.

The aerial escalator seen from Skywalk was such a design.

It's a luxurious structure with a slope for the Floating garden.

On the north side, you can see the Yodo River. In summer, you can see "Yodogawa Fireworks Festival" from the building.

It's very popular and you need to apply for lottery. See the official website for details!

To the west, Osaka Bay extends at the mouth of the Yodo River. I want to see the night view.

Free WiFi can be used at Skywalk, so it is convenient to upload photos to SNS.

By the way, on the way back, we will go down on the "air escalator".

On the way back, look up at the building again. . . It was amazing.

Next time, I definitely want to go see the night view.

Detailed Information

Name: Umeda Sky Building

Address: 1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka 531-6039 Umeda Sky Building

Phone: 06-4440-3855

Homepage: https://www.skybldg.co.jp/en/

Price: Adults ￥1000, Junior high and high school students ￥700, Elementary school students ￥500, Infants ￥200, Senior ￥800

Opening hours: 9:30-22:30 (Last admission 22:00) * Others are subject to change according to season

Name: JR Osaka Station map

Homepage: https://www.jr-odekake.net/eki/premises.php?id=0610130(only Japanese)

Endenmura and Rokugosaki Lighthouse [Machine translation]

2020-03-22T00:00:00+09:00

The Hokuriku Shinkansen between Nagano and Kanazawa opened in March 2015, making it very easy to access Tokyo from Kanazawa.

In the past, we often used airplanes to travel to the Hokuriku region, such as Kanazawa and Toyama, but I feel that the Shinkansen can be used more easily.

I visited Noto Peninsula to convey the charm of the Hokuriku region, so I would like to introduce endenmura and Rokuzaki Lighthouse.

This time, I used Kinki Nippon Tourist's package plan, so I traveled to Hokuriku by a bullet train and Noto Peninsula by a sightseeing bus.

Both of these are located at the tip of the Noto Peninsula (Oku Noto), so it may take some time to change buses if public institutions are moving.

We recommend traveling by car such as a rental car.

"Suzu endenmura" also became a drama location

"endenmura" is located in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Noto has been producing salt using the method called “agehamashiki” since the Edo period, and salt production in endenmura is still being carried out.

It is a very time-consuming process of pumping seawater, sprinkling it on salt sand, drying it with the power of the sun and wind, and building it.

I was able to watch a video of the equipment actually used and how to make it, and I was able to hear explanations, so I understood the difficulties of salt making very well.

This place is famous for its location on the rare NHK morning TV series “MARE” in Japan.

Rare salt has plenty of umami

It is said that they spread sand on this wide salt field, pump seawater and dry it.

It is said that craftsmen pump seawater in tubs. You have to pump it over and over, which is a difficult task.

It's outdoor, so it's said that it will start over if it rains ... It is said that the salt produced by the deep-fried beach style is low in production and very rare.

After drying, they will cook in a kettle.

Next to the salt field, there is a kettle-fired kettle house.

When entering, there is a large kettle, and he seems to work here for 17 hours without sleeping.

After the water evaporates, salt is finally formed! It really takes time.
The resulting salt has a solid grain and plenty of umami.

I had salted potatoes, but the taste of the potatoes increased with a slight salty taste.

You can also buy salt at endenmura! It's more expensive than ordinary salt, but once you know the recipe, it's convinced.

From May to September, if you make a reservation in advance, you can experience salt making. You can make your own original salt. It will be a memorial!

"Rokugozaki Lighthouse '' selected as one of Japan's 50 lighthouses

Next is the lighthouse in Suzu City.

Rokuzaki Lighthouse at the tip of Noto.

The lighthouse is located on a hill, so get off the car and walk along the road leading to the private house.

Unfortunately it was raining and I forgot to take a picture, but I will walk on a slope with a slope for about 5 minutes, so be prepared!

When you climb, you will see this monument.

It is engraved "This is the center of the Japanese archipelago." The center of gravity of the Japanese archipelago seems to be located further offshore, but seems to be located as the closest position there.

And the white lighthouse which was built at the tip of the plain.

This lighthouse was built by British people during the Meiji era.

It's a famous place where you can see "Asahi rising from the sea" and "Sunset over the sea" from the same place.

Although it is not a very large lighthouse, the appearance of standing on the sea in the background felt somewhat dignified.

This lighthouse has been selected as one of the 50 lighthouses in Japan, and the only symbol in Japan is the chrysanthemum of the chrysanthemum, a symbol of Japan.

There was a crest in front of the lighthouse.

From the hill with the lighthouse, I could see the Sea of Japan well. I think it ’s very refreshing on a sunny day!

How was it?

Both are located in Oku Noto, a place where you can enjoy while feeling the history.

In addition, there are hot springs in Noto Peninsula, so it is good to go around sightseeing when you visit the hot spring resorts.

Both are marked by roadside stations

Endenmura introduced this time is registered at a roadside station.

In addition, the Rokugosaki Lighthouse is close to the Noroshi Michi-no-Eki, so you can leave a car and walk from there.

Michi-no-Eki is a parking lot and toilets that can be used free of charge 24 hours a day to provide a road traffic environment for safe and comfortable use of the roads. A place where specialty products are sold and events are held.

The installation is in each municipality and has been registered by applying to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

There are many Michi-no-Eki all over the country, so you can feel the characteristics of each area.

For more information, please see the Michi-no-Eki Official Homepage.

Detailed information

Name: Michi-no-Eki Suzu endenmura

Address: 1-58-1 Shimizu-cho, Suzu-shi, Ishikawa

Closed: Open all year round

Admission: Adults 100 yen Elementary and junior high schools 50 yen

Homepage: http://enden.jp/（only Japanese）

Name: Rokugosaki Lighthouse

Address: Irumoricho, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture

Reference website: https://www.hot-ishikawa.jp/english/kanko/20006.html

【Recommended toilet information】Yokohama Mores

2020-02-09T00:00:00+09:00

Yokohama Mores is a shopping center at the west exit of Yokohama Station. In addition to fashion, there are shops such as Tokyu Hands and Starbucks. Especially, the 9th floor restaurant floors are recommended because there are many delicious restaurants such as sushi and yakiniku.

This time, we will introduce a bright and spacious toilet on the restaurant floor.

For Ladies

This is the entrance to the Women toilet.

Bright toilet based on white. The red sofa in the middle is an accent and is very stylish. This long sofa is also useful for sitting and fixing your makeup and organizing your luggage.

There are some space to put luggage under the wash basin.

Powder space

Clean toilet. There is enough space. That toilet has been equipped with a bidet function. Bidets (Electronic toilets) are western style toilets with several functions such as seat warming, washing bottom, bidet, and drying etc..

Please refer to the following for how to use the toilet and notes.

https://tabifun.com/en/articles/toilet_hommerhead/

For gentlemen

Here are some toilets for men on the 9th floor. Different from women, based on dark color. It's a spacious and clean space similar to a women toilet.

There are some private room toilets.

Calm wash basin with brown base. A different atmosphere from a white-based toilet for women.

How wse it?

The bidet-toilet itself has not spread much outside of Japan. You will surely like the clean feature-rich toilets in Japan! Give it a try!

Information

MORE'S YOKOHAMA

Adress: 1-3-1, Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi

TEL: 045-311-1471

Time: 10:00-23:00

http://language.yokohama-mores.jp.e.js.hp.transer.com

Use of women-only cars in Japan [Machine translation]

2020-02-08T00:00:00+09:00

Although some countries have introduced women-only cars for trains, the introduction of women-only cars in Japan is increasing.

Although there are differences in the services of each company, such as hours of use and who can use them, they are introduced on various trains throughout Japan. Men are not banned from riding, but be aware that if a man is riding, it will be seen as a giraffe from around. Also, you may be warned that "This is a women-only car!", So it is better to avoid riding men if possible.

Sometimes you get on a train you aren't used to, and you suddenly see a man who changes vehicles in a hurry. If there is a women-only car, it is good to note that the information is posted.

Vehicle location

If there is a women-only car, the mark is displayed on the platform or train car, so you can check it. (The mark is slightly different for each company)

■ Home display example

■ Display example in the vehicle

Please note that the vehicles for which women-only vehicles are set differ depending on the train.

■ Examples of routes in Tokyo

・ JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Negishi Line: 3rd car starting from Ofuna Station

・ Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line: The last vehicle

・ Odakyu Line: The last vehicle

■ Example of Kansai route

・ Osaka Loop Line: When starting from Osaka Station bound for Nishi-Kujo: Fourth car from the front For Kyobashi car: Five cars from the front

・ Midosuji Line: Car 6 (6th car from Nakamozu side)

・ Hanshin Main Line: Fourth car from Hanshin Umeda side

Depending on the route, available sections may be set instead of all sections.

By the way,

The set vehicles tend to be different between Tokyo and Kansai.

In Tokyo, there are relatively many at the end of the vehicle, the front and the last, but it seems that Kansai is often set in the middle of the vehicle. It is better to check the guidance display without deciding.

Utilization time

Usage time is also set by each company. In Tokyo, most commuting hours are set on weekdays (from the first train to around 9:00).

There are some trains that are set to return home in the evening or are set all day, so let's check the guidance display.

■ Examples of routes in Tokyo

・ JR Saikyo Line / Kawagoe Line: Trains arriving at Shinjuku Station on weekdays from 7:30 to 9:30 Trains departing from Shinjuku Station on weekdays after 23:00

・ Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line: First train on weekdays-9:30

・ Toyoko Line ・ Minato Mirai Line ・ Denentoshi Line: First bus on weekdays ~ 9: 30

■ Example of Kansai route

・ Osaka Loop Line, JR Kyoto Line: All day

・ Hankyu Kyoto Main Line: All day on weekdays

・ Keihan Main Line: Weekday, morning up Depart Yodoyabashi from 6:39 to 8:51 down Depart Demachiyanagi from 6:09 to 8:49

By the way,

There are differences between Tokyo and Kansai.

In Tokyo, it is set only during the commuting rush on weekdays, but in Kansai it seems that many trains are set all day, including weekends.

Available users

Only women can ride a women-only vehicle, but many boys and children with disabilities (elementary school students or younger) and men who have physical disabilities and men who assist them are also available. is.

This is also different for each company, so it is better to check.

Pros and cons

The main purpose of introducing women-only vehicles in Japan is to prevent molesting and false charges, but there are many oppositions and opinions.

There are some sayings such as "male discrimination" and there are many opponents.

Women-only vehicles do not legally prohibit men from riding, so riding a car does not mean you are guilty, but because it is noticed by the eyes and verbal surroundings, it is difficult to ride think.

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Because there are various opinions, it is difficult to judge whether it is good or bad. However, during the rush hour of commuting on weekdays in Tokyo, many people use it and it becomes very crowded. I often use women-only vehicles, but it's easier to use than a crowded train with men.

As women-only vehicles are introduced, please follow the rules for using trains!

Introducing the popular restaurant "Trattoria BASIL" in the Yokohama Noge area! [Machine translation]

2020-02-08T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know Noge's popular shop BASIL?

There are a total of six basil stores, four in the Noge area, a long line of bars that have been around for a long time, one in Bashamichi, and one in Minato Mirai. Different concepts are attractive.

There are many regulars, and many of the customers have won all six stores!

It seems that reservations on LINE will also start from January 2020, so it will be more convenient.

This time, we will introduce "Trattoria BASIL", which offers authentic Italian food at reasonable prices.

Mark is the orange BASIL logo

You can see the place after exiting the JR Sakuragicho Station ticket gate, passing Noge Chikamichi, and walking a little from Exit South No. 2.

Here is the orange BASIL mark.

The shop is on the 3rd floor. Go to 3F by the elevator at the back.

Shop entrance

When you enter the entrance, you will find wine bottles.

Trattoria BASIL

Trattoria basil is unusual in basil, where there are many casual shops with standing drinking styles, and you can sit down and eat slowly.

Of course, the stylish interior can be used not only for everyday use but also for dates and girls' associations!

A spacious shop with 70 seats.

It is also equipped with a projector, so it can be used for private parties and banquets.

Window seats are also recommended.

There is also a private room that can be used by about 7.

There are wonderful pictures in various places in the store, and I feel good sense. The menu ranges from fresh vegetables to pizzas and meat dishes baked in the stone kiln in the restaurant. There are also about 80 kinds of wine!

There are many reasonably priced wines, so it is recommended to order a bottle.I'm happy with the cost performance of Noge.

An all-you-can-drink plan that allows you to enjoy popular dishes!

Trattoria Basil has abundant party plans, so if you are in doubt, we recommend a course with all-you-can-drink.

There is an all-you-can-drink plan from ¥ 3,000 (including tax)!

Among them, I would like to recommend the most popular PARTY Standard Course ¥ 5,000 (including tax).

You can save popular menu! Let's check the food immediately.

Standard course: 7 dishes, all-you-can-drink 2.5 hours

1. Mozzarella cheese salad

A hearty salad with whole mozzarella cheese.

2. Cheese and ham platter

You can enjoy Parma-produced ham, chicken liver paste, country-style pate, smoked duck, and homemade roast ham.

3. Cheese fondue

Hot, sloppy cheese doesn't collect!

4. Beef steak

Plenty of sea urchin and caviar on beef ... So luxurious! !

5. Margherita

Sticky dough doesn't collect!

6. Pasta (Fresh tomato and basil)

Good compatibility between plenty of meat and basil!

7. Seasonal sherbet

That's all 7 dishes.

volume! taste! Appearance! Everything was very satisfying! !

All-you-can-drink with this price is very advantageous!

All-you-can-drink menu

There are many kinds, and you can enjoy various things such as beer and wine! There are also soft drinks.

About other BASIL stores

Each store has a different concept, so it's fun to ladder basil (laughs)

The common thing is that every store is reasonable and delicious! That means.

It is understandable that there are many regular customers.

We will be introducing it to TABI FUN soon!

1. Italian Bar BASIL (Noge)

- The first BASIL store. Standing bar where you can enjoy Italian and wine.

2. Charcoal Grill BASIL (Noge)

- A shop that mainly serves charcoal grilled meat

3. OMBRA BASIL (Noge)

- A small wine bar of all standing

4. Trattoria BASIL Bashamichi store (Bashamichi)

- Italian cafe & restaurant

5.Wine Stand BASIL

- A wine bar where you can enjoy the night view of Minato Mirai

6. Trattoria BASIL (Noge)

LINE reservation started!

LINE reservation started in Basil from January 2020!

It's more and more convenient. "Otomodachi" registration is recommended because you can get a special coupon!

Store information

Trattoria BASIL

http://basil-group.jp/trattoria/

Contact: 045-241-3708

Address: 1-40 Kanaya Building, Hanasakicho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi

Take a shower after / before your flight and enjoy Japan!

2019-12-26T00:00:00+09:00

Before / After your long flight to / from Japan, why not taking a shower?

In Narita International airport, there are 3 shower rooms which includes bath towel, shampoo, body gel and dryer!

This makes your trip in Japan more and more comfortable!

The shower room in Narita International Airport

The “showe room” in Narita is not only for taking a shower. It is a room which include shower room, toilet, sink, and closet therefore you can bring your large luggage and open and pack it. Additionally there are bath towel, shampoo, body gel and dryer for free!

There are 8 rooms to take a shower, not crowded with people.

Here are the shower rooms.

Bath towel, shampoo, body gel are included, so you don’t have to bring anything to take a shower.

Sink and toilet are also included in the room.

Large mirror and dryer are really helpful as well, especially for women!

How to use?

Check in at the reception and pay it by cash (yen) or credit card then you can get your key for your bathroom.

Charge

1000 yen (without tax) / 30 minutes

pay by cash (yen) or credit card

Following goods are included :

・bath towel

・face towel

・shampoo

・body gel

・dryer

Where to take a shower?

・Terminal 1 Central 2F (before departure procedures)

　6:30～21:00（Shower rooms up to 20:30）

・Terminal 1 Central 3F (after departure procedures)

　7：00-21：00（Shower rooms up to 20:30）

・Terminal 2 Satellite 3F (after departure procedures)

　7：00-21：30 （Shower rooms up to 21:00）

Here, you can find easily!

How to enjoy Japan more and more?

Long flight makes you tired and Japanese summer is really humid and hot, but if you can take a shower before / after your flight, your vacation becomes great! You don’t have to go to the hotel first and take a shower!

Information

Name：Showers, Nap Rooms in Narita International Airport
Address：〒282-0004 1-1 Furugome Narita city, Chiba prefecture, Tokyo

Phone:

・0476-33-2190（Terminal 1 Central 2F / before departure procedures）

・0476-32-4734（Terminal 1 Central 3F / after departure procedures）

・0476-34-8537（Terminal 2 Satellite 3F / after departure procedures）

Working hours:

・Terminal 1 Central 2F (before departure procedures)

　6:30～21:00（Shower rooms up to 20:30）

・Terminal 1 Central 3F (after departure procedures)

　7：00-21：00（Shower rooms up to 20:30）

・Terminal 2 Satellite 3F (after departure procedures)

　7：00-21：30 （Shower rooms up to 21:00）

Web page：https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/svc_37

【Recommended toilet information】Yokohama HammerHead -How to use Japanese toilet-

2019-12-17T00:00:00+09:00

Japanese toilet is the most high-tech in the word. It's known for it's dazzling features! The first foreigner who came to Japan is almost surprised. These toilets are useally called in Japanese as “bidet ”（electronic toilet）which are western style toilets with various functions. You will surely be satisfied with the clean and functional Japanese toilets not found in other countries.

How to call the toilet

The toilet is called restroom or bathroom but it is better to use the “toilet” in Japan. This time, I'm going to use the ”toilet”.

Functional and easy to use toilet

We will introduce a stylish toilet of the newly opened “Hammer head”

First floor toilet entrance. There are not so much toilets here but it is comfortable.

Bright space based on white. There are many stylish photos on the wall.

Here's the wash basin. The faucet is Dyson mechine! After washing your hands, you can dry on the spot. Nice!!

Powder space

Keep in mind the following:

1. Use by sitting on the seat and do not get on the seat with your shose on.

2. Do not flush paper items other than toilet papers, down the toilet.

3. Put used toilet papers into the toilet, not the garbage.

4. Flush automatically when you move away.

＊This is an automatic toilet, but sometimes are not automatic. You should press the switch or place your hand on the sensor, if it does not flow automatically.

Clean and functional toilet. There is plenty of space, and there are places for luggage and court.

How to use

Bidets (Electronic toilets) are western style toilets with various functions. Most toilets have many buttons on the right side of the toilet seat. Child seat from the left, toilet paper and function buttons in the center, seat cleaner on the right.

Main functions

1. Automatic lid opening and close

The lid will open automatically when people comes in and flush the toilet when they are done and lid with close.

2. "Otohime (flushing sound♫）" or "PRIVACY"

Makes a sound to mask the sound of bodily functions. Also press "WANG CLEAN" to clean the nozzle and the volume can be adjusted by pressing the "VOLUME" button. They are popular for women!

3. Seat warming (Unfortunately there is no function here.)

Toilts seats are heated if you like.

4. Automatically deodorized.

Automatically deodorized when you use it. You can also push the ”FLUSH" button.

5. Automatic washing settings, "FRONT" and "REAR"

There is a nozzle under the toilet seat. Water comes out from the nozzle to wash the bottom and front part.

Usually allows you to control the strength and temperature of the stream.

6. Dryer (Unfortunately there is no function here.)

You can also use drying yourself after you use washing functions.

Type of toilet

There are two types of toilets in Japan. One is Western type called "YOSHIKI", the other Japanese style toilets. Previously, Japanese style called "WASIKI" were used in Japan. Even now, there are places that still use Japanese style toilets, you need to squat to get it done.

How was it?

Japanese toilets are clean and Functional. Toilet papers are also thin and soft it's so comfortable. No country takes toilets quite so seriously as Japan. There are sevral useful functions please try it when you come to Japan!

Information

HAMMER HEAD

address: 2-14-1 Shinko Naka-ku Yokohama

phone: 045-211-8080

time: 10:00 - 23:00

http://www.hammerhead.co.jp.e.aix.hp.transer.com

Enjoy RAMEN FOOD HALL in Yokohama HAMMERHEAD!

2019-12-12T00:00:00+09:00

Ramen is now symbol of Japanese gourmet!

In Yokohama HAMMERHEAD, the ramen thchnical skill of five unique shops assembled under the name JAPAN RAMEN FOOD HALL. Offer a lively atmosphere to a food hall with a capacity of 250 seats. There is also an OCEAN BER in the food hall where you can enjoy your favorite drinks.

This time, we will introduce you to JAPAN RAMEN FOOD HALL!

RAMEN FOOD HALL

Location; 1st floor Yokohama HAMMERHEAD

You can use Minatomirai Line; 10 minutes walk from "Bashamichi station" or 12minutes walk from "Minatomirai Station."

RAMEN FOOD HALL is on the right after entering the entrance.

Bright and spacious food hall

SYODAI

There are 5 ramen shops in the food hall. Among them, I will introduce my favorite “SHODAI” because I want foreigners to enjoy delicious shoyu (soy sauce) ramen.

How to order

1. Order

”SHODAI” use the meal tickets system. You can buy the tickets at the vending machine located at the in front of shop counter.
No service fees or table charges.

You can check the menu in English or Chinese. Price include tax.

2. Payment

You can pay not only with cash, but also with a credit card or some electronic money. Very convenient!

Bring the tickets to the counter and receive the bell in exchange.

3. Eat

Your bell will be called when your ramen is ready! Return the bell when you receive the ramen. Then you sit and eat where you want!

Here's a "Soy sause Ramen" 880 yen.

Tarako rice (cold roe rice) 330 yen.

Most popular ramen in SYODAI! Strong noodle and very tasty shoyu soup. It’s really thick! Complex and richly flavored soup made from simmered pork bone broth, chicken stock, finely dried sardines, kelp and vegetable. It's also very soft chashu roasted!

Plenty of fresh Tarako on the rice is also really popular !

Here's a "Luxury ramen" 1250 yen.

Tarako rice (cold roe rice) 330 yen.

I recommend it!! The same soy sauce ramen, but with lots of toppings and volume! Especially, Chashu is a very common topping for SHODAI.

Water is available at self-service conner.

4. Retun

Return the dishes to the counter after you are finished.

The others delicious ramen shops here！

Other stores are the same system, you can buy them by the ticket vending machine.

1. AJISAI RAMEN

Known for "Hakodate Ramen" (Sio Ramen) 880 yen.

The seaweed-based soup that combines poke bone broth and chicken stock.

2. Shirakaba Sansou

Known for "Sapporo Miso Ramen" 900 yen.

Richly unbeatable ramen that is thick but not greasy soup.

3. K's Collection Kara-miso Snmamen

Known for "Kara-miso Sanmamen" 900 yen.

The new taste of Yokohama local noodle. Tasty and spicy miso ramen.

4. HAKKATA ISSEI

Known for "Pork based Ramen" (Tonkotsu Ramen) 820 yen.

A richly flavored mild soup with umami brought to pefection by continuously boilng pork bone.

Making sounds are good things!

You know Japanese people make slurping sounds when they are eating ramen, are those sounds bothering you?

It’s not the bad manner to make sounds when you slurp ramen in Japan.
Actually, people will just think you are enjoying your ramen! You should try it sometime!

Imfomation

RAMEN FOOD HALL (Yokohama HAMMERHEAD)

address: 2-14-1 Shinko Naka-ku Yokohama

phone: 045-211-8080

hours: 11:00 - 22:00

http://www.hammerhead.co.jp.e.aix.hp.transer.com

Let's go to Tokyo German Village to enjoy famous illumination!

2019-12-03T00:00:00+09:00

It might have no objection that the illumination shown in the night in winter is beautiful.

Many places use more and more lights and space, but here it is smaller. They only use 2.5 million light bulb, which is fewer light bulbs than other places. But still, it's a famous light show in the Kanto area. So this time I went to Tokyo German Village.

The theme for the 2018~2019 light show is "Miracle of German Village."

This event held from 11/1/2018~4/7/2019, from sunset until 9 PM. It might be a similar length in next year too.

Usually, there was no charge to enter this village but costs for each attraction. However, during this event, they charge the price of the parking and enter. If you go there in your car, it cost 2,500 JPY(included parking fee). If you go there by public transportation or walk, it cost 500 JPY.

After you paid the cost, you can enter the Village.

Sooner you enter, you can see many of the building that decorated with the light bulb.

The sight was excellent that decorated with rainbow color.

They also did a light show that mocked a garden that looks so cute.

I had wait to take a picture at the point since it was so crowded!

All of the pictures that are showing above are in the area called "Marktplatz." If you go there at a specific time, there was a show that has a sound that collaborated to light. Each time they change the music so you will not get bored.

In the illumination area, we could see many colors of light.

The illumination area is utilizing for other purposes in the spring and summer. In the spring, they plant canola flowers. In the summer, they plant sunflowers.

Since they have vast land, the illumination is also excellent.

Colorful illumination is beautiful, right?

There have many picture spots there.

If you go to the viewing spot, you can see the illumination from the higher place.

That was amazing!!! Look at the below picture!!!

The illumination is showing phoenix, and it is better to see from the higher place like here!

Then I went to the tunnel that decorated with rainbow lights. That is pretty romantic.

That is so beautiful despite the fact of using only 2.5 million light bulbs.

After I passed there, there has illumination that imaged the brass band. They are using motion technology, so it seems like they are playing.

They have also applied decoration to the soba restaurant.

That one seems that the garden.

If you look closer, you might recognize the shape that looks like animals.

I will zoom for it.

You might get notice it. It is a character that names "Karl," which used for advertising this village.

For more details of this character, please refer to the official website.

You can enjoy this village all of the year

Tokyo German Village mocked the sight of the rural area of Germany.

This article, I mentioned the illumination there, but they also have other attraction such as Ferris wheel, fishing place, sled in the lawn, bike area, miniature golf. You can also see the garden that changed in each season. You and if you have a child, they might even be able to enjoy it.

It's called Tokyo German Village even though located in Chiba Prefecture because, after open Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, it gets closer to the greater Tokyo area.

I recommend this place because we can enjoy many things.

Details

Name: Tokyo German Village

Address: 419 Nagayoshi, Sodegaura, Chiba 299-0204, Japan

TEL: +81-438-60-5511

Business hours: During the illumination event period, 9:30 AM ~ 9 PM (Entrance will close at 8:30 PM). Normally, 9:30 AM ~ 5 PM (Entrance will close at 4 PM). Open seven days a week.

Website: http://t-doitsumura.co.jp/ (They only providing information in Japanese)

Let's go to Hatsumode! (Awa Shrine / Yokohama Iseyama Jingu / Yokohama Naritasan)

2019-11-30T00:00:00+09:00

In Japan, there is a custom of going to shrine for the new year call "Hatsumode."

This time, I tried to cover this event. There are various opinions and ideas, and some statements are different from this article, but here are some common ones.

What is Hatsumode？

We will visit the shrines and temples for the first time each year and pray for the happiness of the year.

In the past, to pray for good harvests and family safety, the father in the family will stay in a shrine dedicated to Ujigami from the night of December 31 to the morning of New Year's Day on January 1. There was a custom called “Toshigomori.”

It is divided into “Joyamoude” to visit on the night of the last day of December and “Ganjitsumoude” to visit on the morning of New Year's Day. It is said to be the origin of Hatsumode.

Until the Edo era, it was going to the shrine located in that year's Eho (good fortune direction). Still, from the middle of the Meiji Era, you should visit famous shrines and temples regardless of the way. It ’s the beginning of today.

When will Hatsumoude end?

There are many things to say, and it doesn't seem to decide clearly.

It often said that Sanga-Nichi (January 1 to January 3) and Matsunouchi.

Matsunouchi is the period when Kadomatsu decorated in front of the home and until January 7th in the Kanto Region and until January 15th in the Kansai Region.

It sometimes said that it should do in January, so it seems that there is no problem even when you can go.
The “mode” of Hatsumode means to go on your own will, so it ’s essential to go on your own.

Things to do Hatsumode

In general, what is new is:

It is not always necessary to do so, just for your reference.

1 Dedicating old bills and amulets

At the shrine, the bills and charms that you have paid will be purified and rolled up. I thank you last year and give it.

2 Giving and worship

I pray for the safe fulfillment and wishes of the new year. There seems to be a lot of telling about the amount of money. Still, if you introduce it for your reference, “1 yen: there is a relationship”, “5 yen: there is a relationship”, “50 yen: there is a lot of relationships” and “100 yen: there is a lot of relationships for more than 100 times”.

10 yen is "toen(=not good)" because the relationship is going to be a break. Also, it is better to avoid 500 yen as "there is a maximum of effect and nothing going to be better."

3 Draw a fortune

Draw a fortune to tell the year luck. Some people tie the drawn fortunes to the shrine to fulfill, and others take it home.

When tying up, it's good manners to tie it at a point where it dedicated.

4 Receive a paper or amulet

You will receive a new bill or charm. There are various types of lucky charm, such as safety, health, schoolwork, money luck, and so on, so choose what you want.

Besides, we may dedicate Ema. Ema is assigned as a thank you when you write a wish or when your wish fulfilled.

Where are you going?

Many people go to famous shrines and temples, but it is very crowded during the first season.

In this article, we will introduce three well-known places in the Kanto area.

Please refer to it.

Awa Shrine, Chiba

A shrine in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.

Although it is in a private house, it is a very spacious site.

Go through the torii gate at the entrance, and if you proceed, you will find another torii.

You can visit the hall and pray.

Also, this shrine has a sizeable sacred oak tree.

Address: 589 Ojingu, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture

Home page：http://www.awajinjya.org/index.htm　(only in Japanese)

Kanagawa Prefecture: Yokohama Naritasan

Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama Naritasan is the Yokohama Annex of Naritasan in Chiba.

There are eight separate annexes in Naritasan, and this is one of which.

This shrine has a wide variety of fortune.

There has also fortune in a foreign language.

Address: 30 Miyazakicho, Nishi-Ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Home Page：http://yokohamanaritasan.com/top/　(site language available only in Japanese)

Kanagawa Prefecture Isesan-No Grand Shrine

It is close to Yokohama Naritasan.

This shrine has a history of 150 years.

During the "Hatsumode" season, you can find many street shops such as takoyaki.

Address: Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Nishi-Ku Miyazakicho 64

Home Page：http://www.iseyama.jp/　(only in the Japanese language)

If you arrive in Japan in the first few weeks of January, what about going to the shrine?

You can try vegan pancake in "AIN SOPH."

2019-11-01T00:00:00+09:00

Vegan, which means they will not take any meat, fish, egg nor butter. In Japan, it slowly gets popular to provide those meals.

This time I will introduce "AIN SOPH," that they are providing those meals and the vegan pancakes.

AIN SOPH. Soar Ikebukuro

At the time of shipping this article in Japanese(which means around 02/2019), they are opening 5 restaurants in Japan: Ginza, Shinjuku, Kabukicho, Ikebukuro, and Kyoto.

Each restaurant has a unique concept, and this time I visited Ikebukuro one that themes glamping.

Inside the restaurants, it is not crowded and has approx. 60 seats there.

I visited there on Saturday after they opened the restaurant.

You can book the seats from the web, so if you want to make some guarantee to enter at a specific time, you should use it.

Below of picture showing a partial menu for weekend/holiday lunch.

If you want to see others or the latest menus, you should check the web page!

（Quoting from official web page）

Those meals seem very healthy, huh?

This time I ordered pancake plus organic coffee.

Heavenly Vegan Pancake is super delicious!

The server said it will take 20 minutes to serve, but it's worthy to wait because it's super delicious. They might also ask when should I get coffee so I confirmed that this store is well-trained.

Now I wait, and after, they serve me that food!!!

The looks seem nice and delicious. Each season, they change their fruits to choose for the pancake. At that time, they put banana, kiwi, apple, orange and dragon fruits, etc...

The condiment is using whip cream (used soy) and ice. In the ice, they might add rum alcohol drink.

And on the pancake, they added blueberry sauce and syrup.

Let's have it!

They don't use egg or butter, so it has an original taste that different from the fluffy pancake.

In the front of the pancake is well-cooked but the inside seems different like a fluffy scone. It's not heavy for our stomach and yummy.

They are using plant-based cheese for the base, and if you eat this with cream/fruits, it gets more delicious!

I like fluffy pancakes, but after I eat this, it gets my favorite too.

They state "Heavenly," but it's feeling like heaven when you eat it because it's delicious.

Organic Coffee is poured into the nice grass.

There also had other interesting menus, so I would like to visit there again.

This place is pretty awesome, and vegan is healthy for our body so I recommend this place!

Details

Name: AIN SOPH. Soar Ikebukuro

Address: 3-5-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Union Bldg 1st floor Toshima-Ku

TEL:+81-3-5944-9699

Web: http://ain-soph.jp/

Let's go outside by using Bay-Bile! Part 2: Going to Yamashita Park via Yokohama Central Public market from Yokohama Sta.

2019-10-31T00:00:00+09:00

It's convenient for sightseeing in Yokohama, call Bay-Bike.

At the time of writing this article in Japanese, the user has over 90,000 people. If you register, you can use those sharing e-bike for 150 JPY per 30 minutes.

At this time, I start to rent a bike from Sky Building near Yokohama Station.

You can refer to the previous article on how to rent it. (However, since we didn't translate that article yet, it's providing only in the Japanese language).

”Baybikeで出かけよう！桜木町駅〜マリン＆ウォーク編” (Let's get outside by using Bay-Bike! Part 1: From Sakuragicho to Marine & Walk)

http://tabifun.com/ja/articles/baybike_minatomirai

Let's go to Yokohama Central Public Market

Once you registered for that service, you can book your e-bike from the page.

You should choose where will you rent from and bike.

The sight among the ocean is pretty nice and photogenic, but it's also good for running spot.

左手に市場が見えてきました。

After riding this bike for 12 minutes, now I can see the market.

The parking spot is in the opposite lane from the market.

If you use public transportation, it might take up to 20 minutes from the nearest station, so the bike is good for going there.

It's exciting to visit this market

In the metropolitan area in Japan, Tsukiji and Toyosu market is famous but Yokohama public market is worth to visit!

Yokohama Public Central Market is open in each 1st and 3rd Saturday, from fall 2008. It gets vital for people in Yokohama. This one is aiming to reach more people to eat fish, so you can enjoy fish soup, can see/experience tuna dressing show, put fish in one bag for 300 JPY. Also, you can enjoy the meal including sushi and ramen in the restaurant street.

To go there, you need to wake up early since the market opens from 9 AM till 11 AM. It's fun to see and buy fish there.

Around 9 AM, the market starts to serve fish soup for free. Many foreigners and students enjoying it.

On that day, they serve this crab soup for 350 people which comes early.

It is delicious and my body gets warmer.

Also, they are showing fishes and have explained it, so it could be helpful to learn about it. So even if you only coming here for seeing them, it's fun.

Most of the people like tuna, huh? The tuna dressing show is pretty nice.

For the public day, it's also famous for put much fish in one bag for a fixed rate.

For one bag, you need to page 300 JPY but it seems cheap, isn't it?

You can't know which kind of fish is available until that day, but this event gets crowded each time.

That day, they mainly sold mackerel and sardine.

So everyone gets serious to put more fish in one bag.

制限時間はありますが、¥300でこんなに取れました！

There was a time limit at that time, but I get many fishes by only paying 300 JPY!

Now let's move to Basha-Michi by using that bike. It takes about 10 minutes.

I highly recommend visiting Retro Cafes

The old and nice spot in Yokohama is the Yamanote area, but also the Bashamichi area is good for seeing those old buildings. There have many classic cafes there. This time, I will introduce 3 cafes.

Cafe OMNIBUS

1st cafe, it has a higher roof, calm and wide space, call "Cafe OMNIBUS."

It is located in an old building near Bashamichi station.

It's also close to YCC Yokohama Center, and this classic-look building realizes that we are in Yokohama. This cafe brunch is famous, but strawberry moose has a fresh taste so it's good.

Cafe de la Presse

Then let's go to second place. It's close to there so I recommend walking from the last place.

It's located 2nd floor in Yokohama Information & Cultural Center, calls "Cafe de la Presse." It's designed in European classical feeling, plus there has good sight from the window, so you can spend time with a relaxed mood.

It is also close to the lawyer building and courts, so it has a unique menu call "Journalists' cafe" and "Lawyers' cafe."

I also recommend eating Sachertorte with drinks. It's delicious.

Bashamichi Juban Kan

Let's walk from the last place.

This place is open around 1970, and in brick-and-mortar building and looks nice, call "Bashamichi Juban Kan."

They are selling "Biscout", which is a unique dessert in Yokohama. The 1st floor has a shopping place and cafe, and the 2nd floor has a restaurant. This place is cozy because it's pretty classic and has light from the stained glass.

You should enjoy one of the popular menu call "Juban-Kan Pudding Royal."

It's a classic plate that has pudding, fruit, and ice cream so it's good for this cafe's atmosphere.

Let's go to Yamashita park after you enjoy those cafes!

It takes about 6 minutes from there by using the e-bike.

One of the most famous parks in Yokohama

Yamashita Park is placed along with Yokohama port also famous for sightseeing and dates.

This park opens from 1930 and made by 1923 Kanto's great earthquake's garbage. It has a nice sight and has some towers and ships. They maintained this park well, so it has many flowers every season.

Once I walked around the park, I went to Minato-Mirai by using Bay-Bike.

It takes about 13 minutes from there.

Many ladies and gentlemen going to that bar.

It makes us in a British bar that enjoying conversation calls "Royal Ascot." It's located on the 2nd floor of the Royal Park Hotel in Yokohama.

There also have a lounge on the 70th-floor called "SIRIUS," but this place is also recommended to visit!

You can enjoy a good time with a nice alcohol drink and cocktails.

There has stocked many kinds of drinks so you can choose a drink from a cocktail and a precious drink. That place also stocked many foods and has piano playing so you can enjoy this place well. I recommend this place for the end of the day.

That cocktail is pretty photogenic, isn't it? This drink gets lit until I finish drinking it.

Also, I found Hibiki 30 years old one, which is very rare. Don't miss out if you like whiskey.

Lastly

This time also used Bay-Bike because it's convenient that able to rent/return at any place. The bike-sharing cost is about 600 JPY without taxes for that day's trip.

You must follow the road law when you use this bike since we have bike lanes.

Bay-Bike is available for a fixed price in certain minutes and good for reducing transportation time, so why don't you use this bike for sightseeing in Yokohama?

Details

Yokohama Central Public Market

Address: 1 Yamauchi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 221-0054 Japan

Phone: +81-45-459-3322

Webpage: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/keizai/shogyo/orosi/ (Only in Japanese Language)

Cafe OMNIBUS

Address:6-50-1 Honcho,1st floor of YCC Yokohama Creation City Center, Naka-Ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa,231-8315

Phone: +81-45-306-9114

Webpage; https://yokohamacc.org/data.cgi?id=cafe_omnibus (Only in the Japanese Language)

Cafe de la Presse

Address: 11 Nihon-Odori, 2nd floor of Information & Cultural Center, Naka-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa 231-0021 Japan.

Phone: +81-45-222-3348

Webpage: http://www.alteliebe.co.jp/cafedelapresse/ (Only in the Japanese Language)

Yamashita Park

Address: 279 Yamashita-Cho, Naka-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa 231-0023 Japan

Contact: +81-45-671-3648

Webpage: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kankyo/park/yokohama/kouen008.html (Available only in Japanese language)

Royal Ascot

Address: Minato-Mirai 2-2-1-3, Nishi-Ku, Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa, 220-8173 Japan

Contact: +81-45-221-1155

Website: https://www.yrph.com/restaurants/ascot/

There has plan includes 1-day spa and has lunch buffet! Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa

2019-10-30T00:00:00+09:00

One of the famous hotel that calls "Hilton Hotels."

We have those hotels in Japan, for example in Shinjuku and Maihama. We also have that hotel in Kanagawa prefecture, too. It's called "Hilton Odawara Resort."

They say it's in Odawara, but the nearest station from that hotel is Nebukawa Station in JR Tokaido Line.

At Hilton Hotel Odawara, there has a spa and you can enjoy it even it's a day trip.

This time, I enjoyed the lunch buffet with this day spa plan!

You can see the sea from Nebukawa Station

Once you leave Odawara Station, you could see a lot of nature there, and stations are surrounded by those things. Nebukawa Station is also one of the stations that include among them.

This place is pretty photogenic because it is a good combination of the old station structure and the sea.

This station is not barrier-free since it's an old station and does not have an elevator or escalator facilities.

Also, this station is operated remotely, but you could use Suica or similar transit IC cards. Be careful, there was no gate but only have a fare deduction machine so you should make sure that you touch your card there or you might not be able to re-use your card again.

Going to Hilton Odawara Spa & Resort

Once you get out of the Station Entrance, you can see a lot of mountains but in those mountains, there has a hotel. However, it has distance from there and pretty steep, so it's hard to get there by walk. So you could you free bus to get there and should utilize it.

Each hour, there have 2-3 bus departures from there. Also, they provide the shuttle from Odawara Station.

That timetable is also available in the Hotel's home page, so if you could see it before arriving there, it might be better for you.

Once we get on the bus, it takes 5 minutes to get there.

The lobby picture is showing below. It looks so nice and clean as the brand by Hilton.

In the lounge, there had a dessert buffet so it decorated well.

This time, I used a day spa and lunch buffet plan. That plan's price is 5600 JPY on the weekend/holiday plan and includes tax and fee.

There also have other plans, so you should check out their home pages (serve in the Japanese language).

Luxurious lunch buffet

You can enjoy that facility from the hot spa, but I planned like to enjoy lunch, and after that, I will enjoy the hot spa.

Lunch buffet place is located on the first floor, behind the lobby, and call "Brasserie Flora."

After you checked in at the counter, they will guide you into the restaurant.

Once you seated, the buffet timer will get started. The time limit is 90 minutes.

There have western food and many other cuisines so it's difficult to choose.

First, I went to the salad bar.

There have many condiments.

The appetizer corner is showing below.

Warmed foods corner.

There have many meat meals there.

Behind that corner, the chef will cook roast beef there based on your demand.

Bread corner. Below pictures showing a few slices of bread, but it has many kinds of bread, usually.

You can also enjoy a complimentary soft drink there.

The food menu varies on the season so it will never make you get bored.

Sample food image is below:

Every food taste is nice so you might eat too much. It's an advantage and also disadvantages of the buffet.

Lastly, I enjoyed the dessert. In that corner, it has many sorts of cake and fruit.

The time passed very fast.

Enjoying the hot spa

After I eat a luxurious lunch, I went to the hot spa!

This entrance is also clean as this place is the hotel.

This hot spa can use both 1-day users and hotel users.

Of course, it's prohibited to take pictures inside the spa, so I will give you a few pics.

After you entered there, it is separated between male and female spa.

They're also a stocked, clean towel so you don't have to bring it.

Unfortunately, I could not provide a bathroom picture, but the sights from there are wide and nice.

The hot spa has famous for the winter season, but recently it gets famous in the summer too, to refresh your sweaty body.

We can enjoy this hot spa in every season!

I highly recommend you to try this plan!

Details

Name: Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa

Address: 583-1 Nebukawa, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa, Japan

Phone: +81 (465) - 29 - 1000

Homepage:https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/japan/hilton-odawara-resort-and-spa-TYOODHI/index.html

【Winter special】Just like a snow! “Shimobashira" melts in your mouth!

2019-09-24T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know the candy called ”Shimobashira”?

Shimobashira is a popular candy sold at kokonoe honnpo Tamazawa.

Precious sweets that can't be bought easily. The store has a lot of regular customers. Special sweet that lets you feel the winter in Japan. Mouth melt that you can't forget once you eat.

You will surely become a fan of Shimobashira!

What is Shimobashira?

Only sold from October to April. This is also very popular, it’s hard to come by. This is available only during winter.　

When you open the lid, white powder called RAKUGAN is contained.

Look! This powder contains a lot of white and delicate candy. It's like snow!

No surprise that people waiting for two months! Shimobasira is absolutely amazing! It has a texture like snow melting in the mouth.

This goes well with Japanese tea as well as tea and coffee. I often use Shimobashira as a souvenir for overseas friends, it is the best souvenir !
Everyone is surprised and pleased. They said “I have never seen such a wonderful candy before!!"

How to buy

It is recommended to make a reservation in advance. There are many stores that handle this, but it is almost out of stock so you can't buy it. That is very special. For near Sendai Station, you can buy them at S-PAL on the first basement floor of Sendai Station.

This year, “Shimobashira” will be on sale from October. Telephone reservations are also possible. (Telephone reservation has started from September.) You may want to make a reservation in advance according to your schedule.

If you find it, you are very lucky. You should buy without hesitation!!

There are many other delicious dishes such as beef tongue and sushi in Sendai. I hope you can get "Shimobashira" when you go to Sendai!

Kokonoe Honnpo Tamazawa（九重本舗玉澤）

Address: 4-2-1 Koriyama Taihaku-ku Sendai Miyagi

Contact: 022-246-3211

Time: 9:00~17:00（Closed on Sunday)

https://tamazawa.jp/products/winter/

【Recommended for Sendai souvenirs】 Famous sweets familiar to the locals!

2019-09-24T00:00:00+09:00

Sendai is the largest city in the Tohoku region, there are many tasty and delicious foods. Visitors to Sendai have much pleasure in choosing nice souvenirs. Introducing long-selling products that have been loved by the locals. Surely you will be pleased with souvenirs!

1. Hagi no Tsuki (萩の月）

“Hagi no Tsuki” is very popular among young females in Tokyo, and always ranks high as a popular Japan souvenirs. One of the most famous souvenirs in Sendai.

The harmony between soft sponge cake and original custard cream wrapped by it is excellent.

KASHO SANZEN（菓匠三全）

https://www.sanzen.co.jp/english/haginotsuki/index.html

Contact: 022-263-3000

Address: 2-14-18 Omachi Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi

2. Shiramatsuga Yokan (白松がヨーカン）

Here is famous for Monaca, but Yokan is also excellent!

To put it simply, It's sweet bean paste jelly.

Net Weight; 700g!!

Yokan is a bar of gelled sweet bean paste. It is made of red bean paste, agar, and sugar. It is usually molded into long rectangles and sliced when eaten.

You will love it if you like red bean paste or Azuki beans.

Shiramatsugamonaka Honpo (白松がモナカ本舗）

http://www.monaka.jp

Contact: 022-222-8940

Address: 2-8-23 Omachi Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi

3. Zunda-mochi（ずんだ餅）

A souvenir representing Sendai. Rice cake is made by popular “Miyakogane” glutinous rice in Miyagi Prefecture. For bean jam, choice, green soybeans with a nice aroma is used.It’s sweet and healthy snack. Since it is quick frozen, when being thawed, you can enjoy a freshly-made taste.

How to eat

To eat deliciously, please note the following

Take out the cold-pack box, and thaw at room temperature

・Since thawing with a microwave oven impairs the flavor, we do not recommend it.

・If re-frozen after thawing, flavor will be impaired.

ZUNDA SARYO（ずんだ茶寮）

https://zundasaryo.com

Contact: 022-715-1081

Address: 3F Sendai Station, 1-1-1 Chuo Aoba-ku Sendai Miyagi (仙台駅ずんだ小径店)

4. Hasekurayaki（支倉焼）

About 400 years ago, it was named after the great achievement of Tsunenaga Hasekura, who has made great achievements in trade negotiations with the Spanish territory.

A Japanese sweet “Wagashi” born in 1958, it has been handmade to date.

A walnut-flavored white bean paste in a dough filled with fresh butter. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese and Western sweets at once!

Simple and elegant taste！！

Fujiya Senshu （ふじや千舟）

http://www.fujiya-senshu.co.jp

Contact: 0120-124-245

Address: 4-7-18 Chuo Aoba-Ku Sendai Miyagi

All the souvenirs introduced this time can be obtained at Sendai Station or Sendai Airport, so there is no worry about forgetting to buy them!

Jojakko-ji Temple's fresh green will stunning you!

2019-09-16T00:00:00+09:00

There are many famous maple leaves in Kyoto. In other words, many green maple leave spots can be seen in the spring.

Compared to autumn, this season will experience less congestion, so you can enjoy the green maple leaves well.

This time, I visited “Jojakko-ji” in Sagano, Kyoto.

After walking through Togetsukyo Bridge from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, a bright green welcomed me.

"Let ’s go to Kyoto."

Introducing Kyoto, JR Tokai “Soda Kyoto, Iko. (Japanese site only)” In the early summer of 2011, “Jojakko-Ji” was introduced in the campaign.

The catchphrase at that time was “Japan's green color was found there”!

So my expectation that how it's beautiful now increase.

So, I arrived at the front gate in the morning before it's open. I can't wait to open the gate!

Now it comes opening time. Most of all sides are "brilliant green", so I'm getting excited.

It is almost like the VIP experience since I didn't see any people there.

The approaches are shown in the below picture! Nioumon is now able to see in the further.

When I look at the sky, I felt that the contrast with the blue sky is wonderful.

First notable place at there!

Now I approach to Nioumon. Although it doesn't look well in the picture, the Kongo Rikishi-Zo statue has a glimpse in both sides.

In front of the Nioumon Gate, we bow once then walk through that gate.

If you look at the right side, you will see the lantern stone that belongs to steps. This is the highlight of the first half, Sueyoshizaka.

On the left side, we could see the well-growed moss and firmly-rooted maple.

I experienced the breathtaking natural beauty so took a deep breath.

Next, I found the azalea flowers in the middle of the stairs to the main hall.

I put my hands together in the main hall.

Around the main hall has a lot of green maple leaves.

A black cat with good hair lay down comfortably.

Green maple leaves color is vivid.

From here, I could see the Arashiyama Area.

Aiming for the Tahoto Tower

Because there are many trees in the temple with up and down so you can walk comfortably.

The Tahoto pagoda is registered as the national treasure now able to see. And that is the highlight of the second half. It seems that it was built in the early Edo period.

I feel the unique atmosphere of wooden architecture.

From there, I went down the mountain and arrived at Sueyoshizaka hill.

It's beautiful no matter even if you look 100 times of this sight. This photo's angle is the same as the one used in the campaign photo of “Let's go to Kyoto.”

You can feel the vitality of the trees.

How do you think about the experience to see brilliant green in Jokoko-Ji Temple? The autumn leaves season is also wonderful, so don't miss out that visit in that season, too.

Please refer to this article to know about autumn leaves.

Detailed information

Name: Jojakko-Ji

Address: 3 Kokuramachi, Ogurayama, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto Japan

Phone: +81 75-861-0435

Official Homepage：http://www.jojakko-ji.or.jp/

Admission fee: Adults ¥500

Admission time: 9:00-17:00 (16:30 reception closed)

Let's visit Kyoto Arashiyama for beautiful autumn red maple leaves!

2019-09-16T00:00:00+09:00

I went to Jojakko-Ji Temple which is famous for autumn maple leaves in the Arashiyama area in Kyoto.

Try to reach to Togetsukyo Bridge from Arashiyama Station

Usually, temple gates open from 9 AM. However, during the red maple leaves season in autumn, it's got busy so I arrive at the Hankyu Arashiyama Station around 8 AM.

You can reach to Togetsukyo bridge from there by walking about 10 minutes.

Going north along the Oigawa River, there are many food stalls, so you can get food for another part of walking.

Blue sky and the red autumn leaves, that is one of the best combinations!

When I take a picture from Togetsukyo bridge, I notice that the maple leaves getting red so getting beautiful.

At this time, there will be no congestion at Togetsukyo.

Around 8 AM, usually, Togetsukyo is not so busy even on that one of the busiest seasons in Arashiyama.

Walking down to bamboo forest through from Tenryu-Ji

After crossing Togetsukyo Bridge, you will see Randen Arashiyama Station on the right side.

This is also a nice and unique station. There is a footbath, souvenir shop, Tully's Coffee, and restroom inside of the station, so it is convenient for the tourist.

Very close to the station, you could find Tenryu-Ji entrance.

The Sogen pond garden in Tenryuji is said to be the oldest migratory garden in Japan, utilize with the beautiful scenery of Arashiyama.

The autumn red leaves are also wonderful, but we will guide you at another opportunity.

After walking for a while, you can see the corridor of the bamboo forest and sign to the landmark names Jojakko-Ji.

There are several maps along the way so you can walk that corridor with confidence. Let's go to the Jojakko-Ji through the corridor of the bamboo forest.

The bamboo forest is one of the most popular spots for foreign tourists.

A woman wearing a kimono was being requested for taking a photo by a foreign tourist!

I showed you that around 8 AM, it's not busy as much as usual. However, after 10 AM, many tourists come to that place so it gets so busy as you can see below!

Because it is a popular tourist destination, it seems to be difficult to see well unless it's morning or at midnight.

You could see a lot of autumn red leaves there

Well, I walked about 40 minutes to go to Jojakko-Ji from Hankyu Arashiyama Station.

Autumn red maple leaves are visible in the back of the Sanmon gate.

Pay 500 JPY for admission fee and get into that temple. Following that, I look around the place and I felt that it's separated from the neighborhood!

In front of Nioumon, it looks great and it's photogenic!

Besides, as you go up the stairs to climb Mt. Ogura, you will see complex layers of autumn red, yellow and green leaves.

The tension has risen due to the burning autumn leaves.

I'm getting excited since these leaves get reds well like fire.

There is such a crowd in front of the main building.

From here, we need to go up the mountain a little bit to the Tahoto pagoda(or could call like a tower).

Around the Tahoto tower, which is a national important cultural property, you may be able to see the Sagano Area.

The wooden structure was built about 400 years ago but still, it looks great.

The contrast of green moss and fallen autumn red leaves is amazing!

Although it was a small temple, the entire mountain was colored with autumn red leaves so I was very satisfied.

After I visit this place, I left Jojakko-Ji to go to Nison-In and Giou-Ji.

* Please refer to this article for the spring scene of Jojakko-Ji.

Place information

Name: Jojakko-Ji

Address: 3 Kokuramachi, Ogurayama, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

Phone: 075-861-0435

Official Homepage：http://www.jojakko-ji.or.jp/

Admission fee: Adults ¥500

Admission time: 9:00-17:00 (16:30 reception closed)

Name: Tenryu-Ji Temple

Address: 68 Tennoji-Ji, Ashinobabacho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

Phone: 075-075-881-1235 (8: 30-17: 30)

Official homepage：http://www.tenryuji.com/en/

Admission fee: High school students and above: ￥500, Elementary and junior high school students: ￥300

Admission time: 8:30-17:30 (North Gate closes at 17:00)

Name: Keifuku Electric Railway Randen Station

Official homepage：https://randen.keifuku.co.jp/en/index.html

A secret gem in Kyoto: ”Kifune Shrine”

2019-09-16T00:00:00+09:00

A secret gem in Kyoto

Kifune Shrine is a good place if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Kyoto city.

Kawadoko for an escape from the excessive heat in summer. Also, there have nice autumn red leaves in autumn.

In recent years, it also gets attention as a power spot.

This time, I wanted to see the Kifune Shrine with snow view so I checked the weather forecast and I went there.

Access to Kifune Shrine

It is a good choice to use Eizan Dentetsu Railway from Keihan Railway Demachiyanagi Station. Then you should get off at Kibuneguchi Station.

From JR Kyoto Station, transfer to Keihan Railway at Tofukuji Station.

At Keihan Railway, there is a sign for access to famous spots at the ticket gate exit of the station.

Once you exit the ticket gate, you will see a sign for transfer to the Eizan Railway.

There has a money changer during the transfer to Eizan Dentetsu Railway so it is convenient if you are short of Japanese Yen.

If you walk for about 5 minutes, you will reach Demachiyanagi Station on the Eizan Railway.

We bought 420 yen for adults to go to Kifuneguchi Station at the ticket machine and boarded on the train towards to Kurama station direction.

Now it's departure!

I like the Eizan Railway like Enoden that runs in Kamakura.

Let's leave.

The snow forecast becomes true after 20 minutes of departure.

In this snow sights, tourists from overseas were cheering!

Finally, I arrived at Kifuneguchi Station. Now I'm getting excited.

In retrospect, the simple and modest building of Kibuneguchi Station is wonderful.

There was a bus stop across the road from the exit.

Since there are only 2 to 5 buses departures per hour, we suggest you to checking the Kyoto Bus website prior you get onto the train.

For sure, if you try to get to the shrine by walk, you can reach there by takes 30 minutes. However, during the winter, since the route contains slopes and these are so steep, I highly recommend you to use the bus.

Because of snow on that day, the bus stop sign (pictured below) covered by snow and could not be seen! (The photo was taken on another day)

The bus slowly climbs a steep snowy road, and it will stop at the bus stop.

Check the returning bus timetable again.

From here, I stepped on the snow road and climbed for 10 minutes.

Vermilion lanterns and stone steps

After I walked for about 10 minutes, my body turned warm and I saw a vermilion shrine gate(a.k.a. torii).

"The Sohonsha Kifune Shrine" (Main shrine for Kifune Shrine) and carved in stone. Once you bow, go through the torii.

I felt happy because I like the time of autumn red leaves, but the contrast between vermilion lanterns and snow is also amazing!

I wanted to see this.

Climb the stone steps covered by snow to the main shrine.

In the ahead of stone steps, you can see the "Chozusha" which means the place to wash your hands.

After I climb the stone steps and looking back, it looks so steep.

Chozusha is coming soon.

I cleaned my hands with the water of a clear Chozusha that looks almost frozen.

When I looked up at the left side, there was a tree with a splendid branch. This is the tree that assumed as the god.

The left side is the Shrine office and the right side is the main hall.

It ’s time to visit the main shrine.

First, let's take a peek at the Shrine office.

There was a “Mizuura Mikuji”, a character that emerged when floated on the water.

Here, Kifune Shrine enshrines the god who controls water.

Since water is a source of all things, it seems that it has been gathering great faith since ancient times.

Looking at the side, water is dripping from the cliff.

Once I float a water fortune in a puddle ...

It shows that "You have some sort of good luck."

“Travel ⇒ Good to not to go”, that also fortune said.

I don't travel much, but I will go to shrines and temples!

Snow is now more blowing. It was a more mysterious atmosphere.

Finally, I visit the main hall.

After giving a bow twice, claps for two times and bow once, I gave some offerings.

There was a "Futaba Aoi crest" in front of the donation box.

It is familiar with the line “Why don't you notice this Inro(Family Sign)?”, “Futaba Aoi crest” by Mito Komon.

In Kyoto, the “Futaba Aoi crest” is famous for the world heritage Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine. There might have something relation between these shrines?

How was the snowfall of Kifune Shrine? Next time, I would like to introduce the fresh green season and Kawadoko.

Detailed information

Name: Kifune Shrine

Address: 180, Kurama-Kifunecho, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto 601-1112, Japan

Phone: +81-75-741-2016

Official Homepage：http://kifunejinja.jp/

Name: Eizan Railway

Phone: +81-75-781-5121

Official Homepage：https://eizandensha.co.jp/en/

Name: Kyoto Bus Co., Ltd.

Phone：+81-75-871-7521

Official Homepage：http://www.kyotobus.jp/route/timetable/kana07/kibuneguchiekimae.html

Pancakes are not only sweet! Popular "BENITSURU" in Asakusa

2019-09-16T00:00:00+09:00

Asakusa is popular among foreign tourists and is famous for Kaminarimon!

There is a very popular pancake in Asakusa!

I went to a popular store that sold out before it opened.

Long queue! You should get the waiting ticket

This time we visited the cafe “BENITSURU” that opened in Asakusa in the summer of 2017.

It seems that it was initially a café named “Flamingo,” but the predecessor retired, and his son took over and opened it under the name “BENITSURU.”

"Flamingo" is "BENITSURU" in Japanese!

It's a perfect naming.

This cafe has a Japanese style, so that matches the streets of Asakusa.

The shop located on the main street, so it is very easy to find out.

... Because the store opened at 10:30, there is a waiting queue in front of the store.

At the cafe, because the chef is the owner and operating only by him, about 60 pancakes can be made per day as a maximum.

Therefore, he is using the numbered ticket system.

Reservation cannot be made by phone nor online, and a numbered ticket will distribute from 10:00 on the day before opening.

Everyone will line up in the morning to get a numbered ticket!!

This time I asked about a holiday. We arrived at the store around 9:20 in the morning, but there were already about 20 people.

After that, people came one after another, so the time to get pancakes seemed to change. It's even by a difference of 5 minutes.

For the reservation, the owner will ask you the number of people and the preferred pickup time one by one.

If I ask, "In the earliest time!" he wrote 13:30 ...

Even if you can get pancakes in the early afternoon, about 2-4 people will be guided into the store every 30 minutes.

Get a numbered ticket, then walk around Asakusa until time.

Finally entering the store

Arrives about 5 minutes before the reservation time and opens the store door.

A woman asked, "Hashimoto-Sama?" Because it is a reservation system, they will recognize you right away.

There were about two groups in the restaurant.

Since pancakes baked after we order, it takes time, so they will not allow a large number of people to enter even if seats are available.

There are only counter seats in the store.

There is a chair behind the counter where you can put your luggage or bag.

So let's order it now.

In addition to honey pancake and butter one, there are five types of pancakes.

It seems that you can also add toppings.

I wonder how good to eat sweet pancakes, but when I came to BENITSURU, I decided to make it a bacon and fried egg pancake since I desired to feed there even before I arrive there.

Pancakes are nice that is not only sweet but also good for the salty one.

Also, drinks will be discounted by 300 yen when ordering pancakes.

The counter set up beautifully one by one.

Overall, the inside of the store also has a “Japanese” atmosphere.

Recommended: Salty pancake

Depending on the position of the seat, you can see the owner baking in front of you. (I couldn't see it because I was sitting at far away from there)

The baked pancakes neatly arranged.

Because it was very fluffy, it seemed very hard not to collapse it down when carrying it.

Waiting about 10-15 minutes from the order, now it arrives!

A fried egg is on the fluffy pancake!

The bacon sandwiched between them looks crispy and delicious!

Stacks make it of three pancakes!

A fried egg sandwiched between the first and second ones.

Two fried eggs are luxurious!

From the top, the original cheese sauce.

There is a hidden taste at the bottom, with marmalade jams.

You can add salt and pepper as you like.

Now let's eat.

The fried egg is half-cooked and delicious.

Pancakes are slightly sweet, but fried eggs and cheese sauce are salty.

Collaboration between the tastes of “sweet” and “not sweet”!

It was delicious, and I could eat it very fast!

This pancake is gluten-free.

Also, it's healthy because it made of rice flour.

Besides, they are using the raw material of sugarcane as a sweetener.

Non-sweet food pancakes. It is very recommended.

Because it is a trendy store, it seems that the reservation for the day also sold out before the opening.

The people next to me told me that they were from Nagoya.

The popularity of pancakes in Japan is likely to continue.

You need to be patient to get it. It's worthy of trying to eat, as part of sightseeing in Asakusa!!

Finally, the photos of Asakusa I visited:

Detailed information

Name: BENITSURU

Address: 2-1-11 Nishi Asakusa, Taito-Ku, Tokyo

Phone: +81-3-3841-3910

Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Tsukuba Express "Asakusa Station," about 5 minutes on foot from Ginza Line "Tawaramachi Station."

Reference homepage：https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13211986/

Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/紅鶴-244515396055977/

Beer Festival Yokohama 2018

2019-09-14T00:00:00+09:00

There are many beer events in Japan, but this time we will introduce “Beerfes”.

It is a beer event held in five locations in Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa, Nagoya, and Yokohama.

Last year, I introduced Yokohama here, and since I went this year, I would like to introduce it! !

Historic Japanese Beer Event!

The official name of the Beer Festival is “Japan Beer Festival”.

Organized by the Craft Beer Association (Japan Brewery Association).

It's a long-standing beer event that started in Tokyo in 1998 and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year in 2018.

Three consecutive holidays are held in Yokohama every year in September. This year was September 15 (Sat)-17 (Mon), 2018.

The venue is “Osanbashi Hall” on the Great Pier in Yokohama.

The large jetty is a tourist spot because it also anchors domestic and foreign cruise ships.

At this time, Asuka II set sail.

All you can drink beer if you pay the entrance fee!

The entrance fee for the Yokohama venue is 4,600 yen for advance tickets. There is a small amount of food at the venue, but there is also a hood sale with a hood of 5,500 yen.

In addition, the first day is positioned as the eve of the festival, and there are few types of beer, but you can enter for 3,600 yen in advance.

There are more than 50 beer brands on display at Beer Festival, and several types of beer are lined up, so you can enjoy more than 200 types of beer.

Even if the number of exhibits at the eve is small, it is quite difficult to drink all kinds of drinks, so you can enjoy it at the eve!

Receive aroma glass at the admission desk. Beer in the venue can be poured and drunk in this aroma glass.

It's included in the admission fee, so it's nice to be able to take it home with you.

The Yokohama glass has the “Yokohama” logo. In addition, the first 500 people (200 people on the eve of the festival) will receive a glass with the year.

I've been participating for many years and I have been in the line before entering the venue.

This year is the 20th anniversary, so there was a logo on the back!

Aroma glass can be poured up to 50ml at a time.

One of the great things about this event is that you can enjoy the various types little by little.

You can drink it as many times as you like.

Here are a few of the beers that were on display.

■ YOHO Brewing (Nagano Prefecture) ■

YOHO Brewing famous for "Yona Yona Ale". It is also famous for having a lot of fun naming beers.

This is popular every year and is always lined up!

I also enjoy having a new beer early and a limited beer at the Via Fes.

This year, there was a lineup of beer that opened in advance and beer limited to autumn!

In autumn only, it was delicious and delicious! !

■ Myoko Kogen Beer (Niigata Prefecture) ■

Exhibition from Niigata. I received a one-hour Haneuma IPA.

This beer was an American-style India Pale Ale (IAP), a type of bitterness.

■ OKINAWA SANGO BEER (Okinawa) ■

It seems to come from Okinawa. Beer festivals are the only way to enjoy beer throughout the country!

Here, I received “Kelsh”. A local beer style from the Cologne region of Germany.

The fruity flavor was delicious!

There are many more beers available! !

Ushiku Chateau Beer is from Ibaraki Prefecture.

Hinotani Beer Factory from Mie Prefecture. The lever that pours beer was inspired by the deer horn motif.

AWAJI beer from Awaji Island. Island Lemon Beer It was a beer with a hint of lemon.

In addition, one of the fun toast calls with all visitors! It will be exciting with beer lovers! !

(Source image: Via Fes Yokohama Facebook)

On the way back, you can see the wonderful night view of Minato Mirai from the large pier!

A lot of glasses of beer festival that participates almost every year! !

It seems that the schedule for the next year's beer festival has been decided, but it has not been officially released yet.

In normal years, Yokohama is expected to have three consecutive holidays in September (September 14-16, 2019).

If you are a beer lover, this is an event that you want to attend! ! !

Then, since it is a drinking event, let's follow the rules and manners so that everyone can have fun! Please see for HP more details!

Detailed information

Name: Beer Festival Yokohama

Venue: Yokohama Port Osanbashi Hall

1-1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture * 7-minute walk from Minato Mirai Line "Nihon-odori Station"

home page: http://beerfes.jp/index_beerfes_yok.html

Beer Festival Yokohama 2017

2019-09-14T00:00:00+09:00

Here are some must-see events for beer lovers.

The famous beer event is the Oktoberfest in Germany.

There are many beer events in Japan such as Oktoberfest in various places and a summer beer garden.

Among them, we will introduce “Beer Fes” this time.

Japan's largest beer Festival “Beer Fes”

The official name is "Japan Beer Festival (English name: Great Japan Beer Festival)" and sponsored by Craft Beer Association (Japan Local Beer Association).

Starting from 1998 in Tokyo, the number of venues has increased steadily from 2003 to Osaka, from 2006 to Yokohama, from 2011 to Nagoya, and from 2014 to Okinawa.

^{(Source image: Via Fes homepage)}

Each venue is held every year, and at Beer Fes Yokohama, which is held at the Yokohama Great Pier, which is the largest venue in Japan, you can sample the beer that won the International Beer Cup in September.

I went to this Beer fes Yokohama almost every year, and I went to this year in 2017 too.

All you can drink domestic and foreign beers!

Beer Fes Yokohama is held at the “Osanbashi Hall” on the Great Pier in Yokohama.

This year, September 16 (Sat)-18 (Mon).

It is held every year on three consecutive holidays in September.

From last year, the first day has been positioned as the eve of the festival, and the admission fee is lower than the other two days.

Admission is 4,600 yen for advance sales and 3,600 yen for the eve.

There are also tickets sold on the day, and there are also hooded tickets sold at the venue, so please check for details.

I went to the eve. Holding time is from 16:30 to 19:00.

The admission fee includes the original aroma glass of Bierfest, and this glass is used for tasting in the venue.

Since it can be taken home as it is, it will be a memorial.

This aroma glass, with a year number, is a limited number on a first-come-first-served basis every day.

In order to get the glass with the year issue, it has been lined up more than 30 minutes before the start.

We managed to get a limited number of glasses with a limited number of years this year! !

The venue is lined with exhibiting beers, and you can go to your favorite place and pour beer.

There are about 50 companies exhibiting on the eve of the festival, but each company offers several types of beer, so you can enjoy a great variety of beers.

What's more, you can drink as much as you like! !

The one that is poured at a time is about 25-50ml, so you can enjoy various types of beer little by little.

The popular beer was in a long line.

“Yaho Brewing” is popular every year. Nagano beer.

It is famous for “Yona Yona Ale”, but this time the new “Yona Yona Yale” was on display.

The fragrance was good and delicious!

Also popular this year was “Ushiku Chateau Beer” from Ibaraki Prefecture. There were 4 types of beer on display, and they were lined up.

I received "Ushiku White".

It was a beer made of wheat, and it was a drinkable beer with a fruity fragrance.

You can also enjoy overseas beer.

French and German beers and Taiwanese beers were also on display.

There are many beers that you can't usually taste.

There are a lot and I really get lost.

This year, the weather was unfortunate as the typhoon was approaching, but the venue was full of enthusiasm and a beer enthusiast!

Let's enjoy the Beer Fes at the venue!

Goods are also sold at the venue on the day.

Also, this year we had an event where you could get a clear file if you answered the questionnaire.

Aroma glass will also be a memorial!

When I noticed, I gathered so much! ! !

Next year's beer festival Yokohama seems to be scheduled for three consecutive holidays from Saturday, September 15 to Monday, 17 September 2018.

This is the event that I want to recommend the most in a beer event in Japan.

Please enjoy many beers at the venue! !

Detailed information

Name: Beer Festival Yokohama

Venue: Yokohama Port Osanbashi Hall

1-1-4 Kaigan-dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture * 7-minute walk from Minato Mirai Line "Nihon-odori Station"

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Enjoy your stay at Intercontinental Yokohama Grand!!

2019-08-26T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know uniquely shaped hotel in Yokohama? A stylish hotel called "Intercontinental Yokohama Grand" located along the sea of Minato Mirai.

This time, we will introduce recommended rooms for those who want to relax and enjoy a special time at their hotel. If you stay here, I recommend you the club floor. It will surely be a wonderful memory for you. It is worth more than the price.

InterContinental Suite

Located on the Club InterContinental floors on the upper levels,
spacious and elegant rooms finished with a hint of European style.The best room on the club floor. It's my favorite hotel and have stayed many times, but this room is special!
Include access to the dedicated Club InterContinental lounge and reception facilities. Spacious for the area, and a minibar is provided, and room service is available 24hours.

Let's take a look at special room

The room was lovely, InterContinental Suite was spacious and extremely comfortable. Especially the bathroom was amazing! A wide variety of toiletries are included.

Living and Dining room

There is also a coffee machine, alcohol, soft drinks and snacks are available.

Bedroom

From the bedroom you can also see the city view. At night, the Ferris wheel lights up and is gorgeous!

Bathroom

Bright and based on white. You can spend your time relaxing while looking at the sea in the bathroom. There is also a shower room next to the bathtub.

Toilet (Restroom)

There is also a kitchen and some spacious closet so it is very comfortable.

The view from this room is amazing! The room commands a fine view of the Sea.

Night time

It’s so nice located and We also enjoyed running each morning local park and by the water.

What is Club InterContinental?

The Club Lounge is available only to guests staying on the Club InterContinental floors and does not require prior booking.

The Club Lounge offers a quiet and relaxing place and relax and unwind while gazing down upon the bustling Yokohama Minato Mirai. It is also recommended for businessmen because they can work slowly in a calm space.

They provides breakfast in the morning and a range of beverages and snacks throughout the day as well as drinks. You can use it all at no charge during your stay.

Sparkling wine and hors d’oeuvres in the evening

Buffet style. Menu changes daily.

The breakfast service includes a dedicated Egg Station is nice! I am sorry that there is no photo but it was excellent. Breakfast is also buffet style.

Accsess / location

It took about 3-minute walk from MinatoMirai Station and just 500m from the Cosmo Clock 21 ferris wheel and Minato-Mirai Hall and Yokohama’s Chinatown is 2km away. Minatomirai is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, scenery and food. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Yokohama!

Entrance

The lobby is spectacular, the staff are friendly and do everything to help you even when there is a language barrier. If you stay at Club floor, you should consult the club lounge concierge. Kind concierge will support you firmly.

There are various shops in the hotel. Especially, this beautiful seasonal chocolate was really nice! Also there were some chocolates using Japanese ingredients such as Yuzu and Hojicha flavor! These are sold at Bakery Shop.

Restaurant

I dined in some of their restaurants and the food was excellent and so was the service and not that expensive.

La vela

La vela (Itarian restaurant) is my favorite!

A calm atmosphere inside the store. Variety of wine and cheese. Every dishes are beautiful and delicious!

We had a dinner course recommended by the chef.

Beautiful dishes using seasonal ingredients are exquisite!

Plenty of luxurious ingredients on a plate！

Boletus and foie gras, white truffle pasta.

Pesce；White fish

Lamb roast

BAYSIDE BEER GARDEN

A beer garden is also recommended in summer! Open for a limited time from mid-June to mid-September. The beer you can enjoy while looking out at the sea on the terrace seats is the best!

The price is 6000 yen(Tax and service charge included) and Free-flowing drinks for 2 hours.

Draft Beer / Wine / Sangria / Whisky / Shouchu(焼酎) / Cacktails / Soft Drinks

This is a tornado server. You can make a delicious beer just by setting a special glass on the machine. Excellent!

Cool!!!!!

We are very satisfied with the food that matches beer. All menu items in the set will be served.

Caesar Salad and Cold Appetizers.

Meat Dissh

Seafood Paella

Separate fee but you can also add a la carte.

It's very popular so don't forget to make a reservation!　

One really disappointing thing ・・

There are many facilities here, such as a pool and a gym but these are not free. I think the swimming pool and gym should be free.

Otherwise it is perfect！The scenery changes depending on whether you choose a room on the sea side or a room on the cityside. I'm sure you will love this hotel.

Information

InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Adress: 1-1-1 Minato Mirai Nishi-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa 220 8522 Japan
Tel: +81 (0)45 223 2222

HP: https://www.interconti.co.jp/yokohama/en/

Little Kyoto in Tokyo - Escape from the hot summer, Jindaiji Temple -

2019-08-24T00:00:00+09:00

Do you want to feel the air of nature and traditional Japan or to visit somewhere cool to relax in hot Japan? I recommend you to visit Jindaiji Temple, you can feel like in Kyoto. It takes 30 minutes from center of Tokyo.

The history of Jindaiji Temple

Jindaiji Temple was built about 1300 years ago. It is famous as “Dharuma” which is modeled after Bodhidharma who was a founder of Zen Buddhism and traditionally loved by Japanese as a talisman.

Jindaiji Temple’s Dharuma Festital (held on 3 and 4 March every year) is one of the biggest Dharuma festival in Japan. If you are interested in it, plan your visit during March. Let's walk around Jindaiji temple.

Old town arround Jindaiji Temple

As soon as getting off the bus, you can see the old Japanese town.

Here you can find “Kitaro chaya” - Kitaro is the main character of popular animation “GeGeGe no Kitaro”.

There is a plenty of nature therefore it is not so hot like the center of Tokyo.

There is Jindai Botanical Garde on the hill.

Have a Soba lunch

“Soba” lunch is the best food in Jindaiji temple. ”Soba” is buckwheat noodle. There are a lot of Soba restaurant, but I recommend you to visit "Ikyuan". During the summer they serve Matcha Soba.

As for Soba, just eating is not the all. Drinking "Soba yu" is the tradition. We fill the water boiled Soba into the source we dip Soba and drink it. This is called "Soba yu".

Snack time

After lunch, you may need something sweet, how about having Japanese traditional sweets “Manju”, “Kakigori” and “Mitarashi dango”?

“Manju” is a traditional Japanese bun filled with sweet bean paste, “Kakigori” is shaved ice and “Mitarashi dango” is a rice dumpling in a sweet soy sauce.

They also sell “Dharuma”

Dharuma dolls have different charms per their color. White for good luck, red for charm against bad luck, pink for love, yellow for health, blue for business, purple for long life, green for human environment and black is charm against evil or disease.

After visiting Jindaiji temple and enjoying Japanese old town, how about visiting Jindai Botanical Garden?

Jindai Botanical Garden

This is the famous rose garden. You can feel like in Versailles palace. There is a green house over there.

You can have a seat end enjoy rose garden.

At the greenhouse, you can see some kinds of tropical plants.

There is rare and big flower called “Amorphophallus titanium (titan arum)” with bad odor. It flowers every four years and it flowered this year (2019).

Chilling in Hot spring

Long walking makes you tired, but there is a way to relax. "Yumori no Sato" is a hot spring near Jindaiji temple.

The color of hot spring is brown, because It gushesout from 1500 meter underground and contains humic acid and mineral. It's good for dry skin. Your skin becomes smooth after taking hot spring.

At the 1stfloor of “Yumori no sato”, you can have Japanese dinner. Japanese risotto is tasty and good for your health.

You can spend all day in Jindaiji Temple. Let’s plan your schedule!

Information：

Jindaiji Temple
Adddress: 5-15-1 Motomachi, Jindaiji, Chofu city, 182-0017,Tokyo

Phone:042-486-5511

Website: https://www.jindaiji.or.jp/

How to go: 15 minutes by bus from Chofu station,30 minutes by bus from Kichijoji station, 25 minutes by bus from Mitaka station.

Jindai Botanical Garden
Address: 2-5 Motomachi, Jindaiji Chofu city, Tokyo

Phone: 042-483-2300

Website: https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index045.html

Working hours: 9:30 am – 05:00 pm

Close: Every Monday and 29 December to 1 January.

Entrance fee: 500 yen (adult), 200 yen (junior high school student), free (elementary school student)

“Yumori no Sato” (Hot spring)

Address: 2-12-2 Motomachi, Jindaiji, Chofu city, Tokyo

Phone: 042-499-7777

Website:http://www.yumorinosato.com/

Working hours: 10:00 – 22:00
Entrance fee：1,000yen(adult), 600 yen (children)

“Ikyuan” (Soba restaurant)

Address: 5-11-2 Motomachi, Jindaiji, Chofu city, Tokyo

Phone: 042-482-6773

Website: http://jindaiji19an.com/index.html

Close: Every Monday

Working hours:

11：00－15：00（Weekdays)
11：00－15：30（Holiday)

Let's stay at Royal Park Hotel Kyoto-Shijo!

2019-08-16T00:00:00+09:00

Royal Park Hotel Kyoto-Shijo is open from April 2018. Of course, the Royal Park Hotel has a higher reputation than a usual hotel because there have a high-grade atmosphere and localized hospitality.

It is located in the central Kyoto City area so you can walk to Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple, also Gion, Pontocho and Nishiki-Ichiba market. Plus, you also can access to the department store and many banks.

In this article, we will introduce "The Kyo Bijin Plan"!

Location

It located close to Shijo Station, which takes about 4 minutes by subway from JR Kyoto Station.

It located right side of exit no.6.

Hotel's entrance.

Get into the hotel

The front feels unwind, modern and Japanese(Kyoto)-taste place.

They are using many flower, trees, and stones also putting mini bird statue and lug mat that inspired by the moon.

This place is pretty big, so it feels better.

Elevator hall

チェックインやチェックアウトはフロントを通さず機械でクイック精算もできるので便利。

You can do check-in and check-out by self-machine, so it is very convenient. That machine shows many languages such as English and Chinese.

Let's get into the room

This time I stayed in Standard twin room. From 20,000 JPY per days.

It looks clean and straightforward, so it is easy to use.

High-grade interior and unwind atmosphere makes me relaxed.

Restroom and room walls have art that images "Hannari."

So these walls look beautiful.

This room also has a hook that is for hang Kimono. It is fascinating since this room already has a closet.

Shampoo bland is Mikimoto Cosmetics.

Bathroom color based on white, so it looks bright.

Welcome drink is Japanese green tea, and the brand is Tsujiri, which is a very famous tea shop brand.

Each room has different teacups.

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Recommended plan for the woman traveler

This time I used one of the woman traveler plans that added Yojiya Skincare set.

This plan's reservation is only through online.

That skincare set could get per stay so if you stay there for three days, you could get three skincare set.

That product estimated price is 2,960 JPY+Tax and these items also selling in the store. You can try it for about one week. It looks cute~~~

I feel pleased because we can try these popular products for a long time.

That skincare set packed in a cute purse, so it is also suitable for a souvenir.

I understand why it gets popular.

Bottom note

This hotel is new, so not only rooms but also entire building looks new so feels better than other hotels.

Also, the breakfast variety is enough to select and delicious so you should try it.

It has many plans and many room variety such as Superior twin room, double room, the premium floor so you can choose it by your needs.

At that time, these areas held a festival, so the main street gets crowded, but I could see the sight from the window, so I felt lucky.

One suggestion is there has no porch so when you call a taxi you need to ride as soon as possible when that taxi arrives; However, this hotel located in the downtown of Kyoto City, so it has no pain to find the cab.

Details

The Royal Park Kyoto-Shijo
Address: 668 Nijohanjikicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8412 Japan

TEL: +81-75-351-1111

Website：https://www.the-royalpark.jp/the/kyotoshijo/ (Contents supplied in Japanese)

Enjoy Cafe in Kyoto! [Machine translation]

2019-08-02T00:00:00+09:00

A cafe that heals the tiredness of visiting temples and temples.

Kyoto is a treasure trove of delicious sweets that everyone knows.

In Kyoto, where there is a new discovery every time I go, there are many photogenic cute sweets and cafes that offer old-fashioned sweetness!

This time, we will introduce shops full of originality unique to Kyoto.

ROCCA & FRIENDS TRUCK

The place is marked by a truck of natural color near the tower of Yasaka.

A coffee and Japanese tea stand-style shop with a specialized take-out and refurbished truck bed.

I recommend the dessert menu "Dessert Matcha Latte" and "Desert Hoji Tea Latte".

Matcha latte is Kyoto Tower and Yasaka Tower. "Torii" and "Yasaka-tower" are toppings for Hojicha latte.

This is all made of "Yatsuhashi" and is a good accent.

There are also plenty of fresh cream and chocolate, as it is topped with cookies etc.

Extremely happy~.

Why don't you take a photo with a latte filled with Kyoto?

store information

Address: 370, Yasakauecho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Contact: 090-9690-5431

https://www.instagram.com/rocca.truck/

Yo-jiya cafe Gion

The location is in the middle of Hanamachi / Gion, along Shijo-dori.

Unlike Ginkakuji store where you sit on a tatami mat while looking at the garden, a cafe with a nostalgic atmosphere.

Recommended is "Hojicha cappuccino" and "Matcha cappuccino" with outstanding impact.

The familiar impact outstanding face with oil blotting paper is a latte!

It is a waste to drink (laughs)

Check out the cafe goods that are handled at Yo-ji and cafes, so check them out.

store information

Address: 266, Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City Izawa Building 2F

Contact: 075-746-2263

http://www.yojiyacafe.com/store/gion.html

JOUVENCELLE

Place is sweets cafe of calm atmosphere that there is in a few minutes on foot from south tower gate of Yasaka Shrine.

Recommendation "Gion fondue" which can be limited to Gion store.

When I open the lid of the heavy box, I feel too cute and sigh involuntarily.

Add Japanese confectionery, Kyoyo confectionery and dessert in a heavy box to a rich green tea sauce.

Matcha tea made by pouring warm milk into the remaining green tea sauce is also delicious.

I am convinced that it is popular with female customers.

Store information

Address: 482 Kyoto Ban Bldg.

Contact: 075-551-1521

http://jouvencelle.jp

SaryoTsujiri Kyoto Isetan store

A long-established Uji tea shop that you definitely want to visit when you go to Kyoto.

In front of the shop there is a procession with customers seeking Matcha sweets using Yuri tea.

As it is in Kyoto Station, access is convenient.

One of the things I would like to recommend for green tea lovers is “Tokuno Chiri Goi”.

It is a famous town road where parfaits and anmitsu are famous, but the seasonally-flavored ice that melts is perfect!

It's just the ice cream of the tea ceremony.

On the ice, there are plenty of anko, ice cream, Shiratama-dango, green tea jelly and so on.

For syrup, add half a cup of matcha tea and milk called "OBOROGAKE"

I also recommend fragrant green tea drink.

store information

Address: Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Isetan 6F

Contact: 075-352-6622

http://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/saryo/

Inari Tea Dormitory (Inari sayro)

The place is located in the resting place of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in the ranking of tourist spots selected by foreigners.

There is also a terrace seat.

I recommend "Inari parfait".

A sweet with great impact, such as rice flour and red torii that are symbols of Inari.

Osenbei prints for rice crackers!

Other than that, green tea ice, black beans, shiratama, azuki beans were topped. It's really good!

Uji matcha and fresh sweets are also recommended.

Please come to commemoration of your visit.

Store information

Address: 68 Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City 68

Contact: 075-286-3631

http://www.inarisaryo.kyoto

Cour au midi / Brighton Hotel Kyoto Lounge

Brighton Hotel located west of Kyoto Imperial Palace.

The lounge on the ground floor of the hotel is the place to visit after visiting Kyoto Imperial Palace.

There is a sense of openness in the room of the brow where the bright sunlight shines from the skylight.

Comfortable space with spacious seating.

Recommended cake set (with coffee or tea)

The photo is a popular short cake.

The sweetness is modest and fluffy sponge is delicious.

Afternoon tea, sandwich food etc are also fulfilling.

It is only at a hotel that you can drink alcohol.

Store information

Address: Shinmachi Dori Neutral Sales (Gyoto Nishi), Kyoto, Kyoto

Contact: 075-441-4411

https://www.brightonhotels.co.jp/kyoto/restaurant/couraumidi/

Tsuruya Yoshinobu IRODORI (Tsuruya Iorodori)

The location is at Asty Road in Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi.

Recommendation is "Kyo fuwawa"

Collaboration drink with the well-established Japanese tea specialty store "Gion Tujiri".

The smell of tea and fluffy fine-grained milk can not be collected!

Green tea and anmitsu set are sweet and modest and delicious!

This is also full of colorful sweets that are likely to please souvenirs.

Store information

Address: 8-3 Higashi Shiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City JR Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit 1F Asti Road

Contact: 075-574-7627

https://www.tsuruyayoshinobu.jp/shop/pages/tenpo_irodori_top.aspx

Finally··

If you are a Starbucks fan, introduce a shop that you want to visit.

Starbucks coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Store

The place is Ninenzaka.

A traditional Japanese house over 100 years old that blends in with the scenery of Ninenzaka.

The store is a Japanese space that feels history, and tatami and okuzashiki.

The coffee you sit on the cushion is exceptional!

I'm just going to relax (laughs)

The menu is the same, but Kyoto-limited souvenirs are a must-check.

With the scenery over 100 years old as it is, the store that incorporates the essence of Ninenzaka is here.

If you get lost, please go to Starbucks, which harmonizes with the townhouses.

Store information

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Higashiyama-ku Kodai-ji Temple South Gate Dorikawahara Higashiirisuyacho No. 349

Contact: 075-532-0601

https://www.starbucks.co.jp/store/search/detail.php?id=1476

How was it?

This time, we introduced a shop unique to Kyoto.

Please refer to it when you go to Kyoto.

Superb view! Japan's longest suspension bridge "Mishima Sky Walk"[Machine translation]

2019-08-02T00:00:00+09:00

Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, has the longest suspension bridge in Japan, and I went to see that it had a wonderful view!

What is Mishima Skywalk?

"Mishima Skywalk" is a nickname and it's official name is "Hakone Saikei / Mishima Oshiribashi".

The official name is a bit unfamiliar, so it was nicknamed.

It was nicknamed "Skywalk" because it felt like it was walking in the sky.

It is still new with 2015 that this suspension bridge opened.

The total length is 400m, and it is the longest suspension bridge for pedestrians in Japan.

Cross the longest suspension bridge in Japan!

We went by car this time, but it is 20 minutes by taxi and bus from JR Mishima Station if it is public transport.

It is a large suspension bridge so that part of the suspension bridge can be seen from the parking lot. At this time, you can see Mt. Fuji, so you can see that the top of the photo is just a bit on the photo, right? ?

Purchase an admission ticket at the reception and enter.

Admission fee is 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for middle and high school students, and 200 yen for elementary school students.

At the departure point, there were spots for taking commemorative photos.

You can also see the summit of Mt. Fuji in the distance!

The length of 400m is quite powerful.

I will cross here from now on!

I will enter the suspension bridge in order!

The width of the bridge is not so wide as it is wide enough to pass people who come back from the other side. Let's go slowly in order!

The view from the top of the bridge is amazing!

It became cloudy a little on this day, so I could not see Mt. Fuji while crossing the bridge, but I could also look at Suruga Bay in the distance!

The bridge has a solid structure, but it is quite powerful because you can see the bottom from the bar at the bottom.

Under the bridge is like this. It is quite high!

And when you get to the middle of the bridge, you will feel some shaking.

Even if I felt relieved, I was quite nervous when I moved (laughs)

It may be a bit confusing, but please watch it in the video!

Do you see it shaking?

After crossing the bridge, there were places where there were stalls, observation decks, and athletics.

There was also a spot that could take such a photo for free.

In addition, among the facilities where souvenirs are sold, panels displaying the path to the Mishima Skywalk construction were also displayed.

There were also places where you could experience the weight of the cables used in the suspension bridge.

This was quite heavy and was not easily lifted. . . . You can see that it is a sturdy bridge and it is a sturdy bridge.

The view seen from the side across the suspension bridge was also wonderful!

Sky garden

In addition, in the park of Mishima Skywalk, there is a souvenir shop called Sky Garden, where flowers are hung from the heavens.

Many flowers were displayed and it was very beautiful.

It was quite a sight to see how different types of flowers were hung.

How was Mishima Skywalk?

It is very nice to be able to look at the superb view in a feeling like walking in the sky!

It's still a relatively new place, so why not visit us if you have a chance?

Detailed information

Name: Hakone Sansho, Mishima Large Suspension Bridge (Mishima Sky Walk)

Address: Shinohara Shinden, Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture 313

Phone number: 055-972-0084

Opening Hours: Open all year 9:00 to 17:00

home page:http://mishima-skywalk.jp/

How to get on the Toei Bus ~Tokyo~

2019-08-02T00:00:00+09:00

Do you all know how to get on the Tokyo Metropolitan Bus?

The trains in Tokyo are well developed, and there are taxis has a position of an alternative method, but the bus is convenient that you can enjoy sightseeing while enjoying the view of the city.

Also, because buses can travel relatively long distances with relatively low fares, buses may be more advantageous than trains depending on the destination.

How to get a bus is slightly different between Tokyo and Osaka. This time, I will introduce how to get on the Tokyo Metropolitan Bus.

What should I do if I want to get on the bus?

First of all, find the bus stop if you want to get on the bus.

Many Bus stops are vary depending on the destination, so be careful if there are many bus stops.

The bus stops are marked like pillars showed in below picture.

At the bus stop, you can find the time schedule.

The white on the left is weekdays, the blue on the center is Saturday, and the red on the right is Sundays and national holidays.

The numbers on the left indicate times such as 13 o'clock (1 PM) and 14 o'clock (2 PM), and the numbers in each column mean minutes.

In other words, when you look at this table, it means that the bus will come at 9:29 am on a weekday.

There is also has a bus route, so it is a good idea to check here if your destination is listed.

Let's pay first when the bus arrives

When the bus arrives, ride from the front door. If there are people in front, please wait in line. Interruption is not good. It's moral.

So once the bus door opens, pay first the entrance. Within the 23 wards of Tokyo, flat fares for adults are ¥ 210 and children are ¥ 110. (At 2019)

In addition to cash, you can use an IC card such as PASMO or Suica.

When using banknotes, please be aware that only 1,000-yen bills are possible, and 5,000-yen and 10,000-yen bills can not be accepted.

When you are paying the fare with coins, there is a place to pay on the left side of the image (not shown in the image), so please put money there.

In the case of an IC card, touch the blue area. Payment is complete when you hear a short beep for two times. If you hear the long beep, ask drivers for next action.

In addition, when the balance of the IC card is low, it can also be charged on the bus, which is convenient.

When you pay by bill, there is a place to put the bill on the right side, so please do not forget to receive changes after insert bill into the machine.

After that, you can proceed to the middle of the bus. It is safer to sit if you have a seat.

Priority seats have a different color seat, so please hand over to the elderly and the person needs special assistance.

The inside of the car is like this.

Depends on the bus, there is also available that free Wi-Fi on the bus.

A sticker with "Toei Bus Free Wifi" is attached to the bus where Wi-Fi service is available.

Please refer to the official website for details.

What if you want to get off the bus at your destination bus stop?

"I want to get off at the destination bus stop!" If you think so, press this button before you get to the bus stop.

There are many buttons in the car.

It will glow red when pressed, so please press firmly until it glows red.

The exit is in the center of the bus. Once open the door, you can leave seats and get off. You don't have to hurry, so take your time at that time.

Once you get to your destination, your bus trip is over, but if you use a bus on the way back, we recommend that you check the timetable for your return.

"I've been waiting quite a while to get on the bus so I need to kill the time at somewhere!" When you notice those things, it might become an awful trip.

Because the bus is cheap and can travel a long distance, you can use the time more effectively if you care about the details.

What is the rule in the car?

As it is a public place, do not make loud noises or take a wide place with your luggage. Since many people use buses, it is important to be careful not to be offensive to each other.

Also, as mentioned above, there has priority seats and wheelchair seats. If you think that you should yield that seat, you can stand up that seat and yield it to these people. The atmosphere in the car will also become very good.

In addition, the bus often swings while driving, so please hold on to the handrails or straps if you are standing.

And, if you stop near the entrance or exit, it will be a nuisance to the people who come in and out, so if you have no place except there, please try not to trouble each other.

Detailed information

Name: Toei Bus

Phone number: +81 3-3816-5700

Home page: https://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/bus/

"Sunscreen" you should buy in Japan!

2019-08-02T00:00:00+09:00

In Japan it is very hot in summer. August is the hottest month of the year and most region of Japan are very humid in the summer. Protect yourself from the sun. Don’t forget to put on sunscreen before going out. To take effective ultraviolet ray measures in advance when going out and so on.

SPF(Sun Protection Factor)

When choosing a sunscreen, first of all, isn't this SPF number checked? The same is true in Japan.

PA(Protection Grade of UVA)

In Japan, the cut rate of UVA is described as "PA +++”.　

The higher the number of "+", the higher the UV cut rate.

Products that can block UVA overseas are written as "Broad spectrum", so this PA + notation may not be familiar. When you buy sunscreen, let's check PA firmly along with SPF.

Also want to check the following

It is written that gentle on your skin products, "hypoallergenic", “fragrance-free”, "Anti-acne prescription”, “mineral based”, "purescreen" If you always like gentle on your skin when you buy sunscreen, naturally you would like to choose gentle on your skin ones ones better. It will be almost safe if you remember the following;

・hypoallergenic＝”低刺激性”

・fragrance-free=“無香料”

・Anti-acne prescription＝"ノンコメドジェニック処方”

・mineral-based＝”ノンケミカル”

・purescreen＝”紫外線吸収剤不使用”

What is the recomended sunscreen?

I recommend you to use SPF 50 sunscreen for maximum benefit. Popular sunscreens in Japan below.

Absolutely don't want to get a suntan

1. ANESSA / SHISEIDO (アネッサ/資生堂）

Best for sport！It’s my favorite sunscreen. ULtimate beautiful sunscreen reapplication! From milk type to gel type.

SPF50+/PA++++

・Outsatanding sun Protection

・Non stickiness

・Light texture

・No whitishness
・No squeakiness

There is also a spray type. Convenient to carry.

ANESSA Mini

Small but strongest UV protection.

SPF50+/PA++++

・Pouch size

・You can also buy at convenience store.

ANESSA Mild

From those who never want to get a suntan to those with sensitive skin. Also good for child! *Excludes newborns

SPF50+/PA++++

SPF35/PA+++

Details: http://anessa.shiseido.co.jp

2. ALLIE / Kanebo（アリー / カネボウ）

Sunscreen as popular as ANESSA!!

Top class sunscreen that withstands harsh environments.

From milk type to gel type.

SPF50+/PA++++

・Fragrance-free

・Water proof

・Can be dropped with soap.

・May also be used as primer

Here's Gel type; No whitishness and easy to use.

Details: https://www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/allie/about-allie/

3. Biore UV Athlizm / KAO (ビオレUV アスリズム / 花王)

Top class sunscreen that Resistance to high temperature and high humidity among Bioré UV series products. Moist Touch essence that makes skin feel smooth after applying.

SPF50+/PA++++

◆ Ultra waterproof (water resistance tested in water for 80 minutes)

◆ Comes off with soap

◆ May also be used as primer

◆ White Floral scent (contains natural fragrances)

◆ Anti-acne prescription(non-comedogenic)

Details: https://www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/allie/about-allie/

An Affordable price and easy to use

Good sunscreen that you can buy for less than 1000 yen！

1. Biore UV / KAO（ビオレUV / 花王）

World's first Micro Defense formula. Unbelievably light even after reapplying or double-layering! A watery essence with translucence that blends onto skin.

A translucent finish that adheres and doesn't appear white.

SPF50+/PA++++

・ Ultra waterproof (water resistance tested in water for 80 minutes)

・ Comes off with soap

・ May also be used as primer

・ Gentle white muguet scent

・ Free of colorants

・ Anti-acne prescription (non-comedogenic）

Details: https://www.kao.co.jp/bioreuv/microuv/

2. Suncut / KOSE（サンカット / コーセー）

SUNCUT sprays has been number one for seven years in a row! Light and translucent Suncut spray offers full-body UV protection, from the roots of your hair to the tips of your fingertips, whatever you are doing!

SPF50+/PA++++

・It's so easy to reapply

・Unbelievably Light and fresh

・Can be used upside down

Details: http://www.suncut-uv.com/#page1

3. NIVEA Sun / KAO (ニベアサン/花王）

Sun protection with high skin care effect. Not only from UV rays but also from dry to firmly protect the bare skin. Sweat and water resistant care UV milky gel.

SPF50+/PA++++

・ Non stickiness

・ Light texture

・ for all skin types

・ super waterproof

・ fragrance-free and Free of colorants

・ Comes off with soap

Details: https://www.nivea.co.jp/products/kommichaku-49013013475100052.html

4. MENTURM the Sun PUV essence / OMI Brotherhood（メンタームザサンPUVエッセンス/ 近江兄弟社）

Block UV rays for a long time with the strongest UV cut. Gel type sunscreen with plenty of water.

SPF50+/PA++++

・ water proof

・ fragrance-free and Free of colorants

・ Comes off with soap

・ May also be used as primer

・ Contains 7 plant extracts

Details: http://www.omibh.co.jp/items/uv_zasan02.html#zasan_puve

Recommended for sensitive skin

1. Curel UV Protection Milk / KAO（キュレル / 花王）

The Ceramide functioning ingredient and Eucalyptus extract penetrate deeply into the stratum corneum to replenish Ceramide loss in skin. Silky light texture leaves skin smooth, comfortable and thoroughly moisturized. Suitable for babies 2 months and above.

SPF50+/PA+++

・hypoallergenic

・fragrance-free and free of colorants

・Anti-acne prescription (non-comedogenic）

・mineral-based

・purescreen

・No added alohol

Details: https://www.kao.com/jp/curel/crl_uvlotion_00.html

2. SUNMEDIC UV / SHISEIDO（サンメディックUV / 資生堂）

It is a sunscreen medicine skin care prescription. No additives, comfortable to use for people who are not good at sun protection. Protect your precious skin from strong UV rays.

SPF50+/PA++++

・ water proof

・ hypoallergenic

・ fragrance-free and free of colorants

・ Anti-acne prescription (non-comedogenic）

・ purescreen

Details: http://medical.shiseido.co.jp/sunmedic/

Finally

How was it?
Even if you need to buy sunscreen in Japan, you can shop without any problems! Although, be careful when using sunscreens that you have never used before. It will be safe to bring a familiar sunscreen! There are many types of sunscreens and easy to use ones in Japan.You will surely find something that suits you!

Several medications that you can buy in drug stores for stomach pain and some stomach problems (OTC)

2019-08-02T00:00:00+09:00

You can buy many kinds of medicine at your nearest drug store in Japan. Usually, the pharmacy is mainly handling Rx medicine. Contrary, the drug store is primarily handling the OTC drug.

So, in this article, I will introduce some OTC medicines that useful for the stomach and intestines.

However, you should consult the staff before you buy it.

▼Last time I introduced some pain killer▼

7 OTC Pain Killer That You Can Buy in Pharmacy

Kinds of that drugs

So, the medicine that useful for the stomach and intestines categorized for four categories.

Suppress gastric acid
Balancing stomach and intestines
Helping digestion
Preserving stomach mucous

Also, there have some medicines that combined several above effects such as "Ota Isan," "Daiichi Sankyo Ichoyaku," and "Kyabejin Kowa."

Cause of stomach pain is not only for one reason, but it may involve several reasons. But if it's mainly from your stress, I recommend you to take gastric acid suppressant or preserving stomach mucous medicine. It's not coming from stress but mostly from overeating? Then I advised you to choose the medication that includes helping digestion and balancing the stomach and intestines.

If you have diarrhea symptoms, it's right for you to take Chinese medicine, "Seirogan," "Biofermin," or "The Guard."

For temporary irregularity, it is good to take magnesium oxide or Chinese medicine. For chronic or severe one, it's sufficient to take Chinese medicine or "Colac." However, if you have both diarrhea and irregularity, you should see the doctor.

Medicine gastritis/Hyperacidity/dyspepsia.

Gaster10（Main ingredients: famotidine）

One of the Japanese famous stomach and intestines medicine call "Gaster 10," It's suppressing stomach acid by famotidine. It has two types of amount, six tablets or 12 tablets. Price is 1000 JPY (6 tablets one) and 1700 JPY (12 tablets one).

It will suppress stomach acid, so when you overeat, it will help you to relieve the pain, and this will affect quickly.

If it includes famotidine in other medicine, it will affect the same. Sometimes that one gets cheaper than Gaster 10, so you should check the price.

This drug is classed as Class 1 medicine so you can only buy this medicine through the pharmacist. Also, before you get this medicine, you need to get a consultation from them.

If you have stomach pain or overeat, take one pill. If you pass 8 hours from the last dose, you can choose one more pill.

This medicine might interact with other medicine because this medicine categorized as H2 Blocker, so if you are taking other medication, you should consult with your doctor.

【Effectiveness】

Stomach pain and overeating

【Dose instruction】

From 15 years old to 79 years old: Can take one pill per dose, and maximum dose per day is two. If you take two treatments, you should wait 8 hours from the last dose.

Younger than 15 years old or older than 80 years old: You should not take this medicine.

If you are not feeling better after you take this medicine more than three days, stop taking medication and you should consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Daiichi Sankyo Stomach Medicine

This one has ingredients that suppressing stomach acid and helping digestion and Chinese Medicine. Thus, this one is good for many kinds of stomach problem such as stomach pain, overeat, digestion problem.

This medicine has two types of form: Tablet and powder. Each dose packs powder one.

This medicine is classed as Class 2 medicine so you can buy this one in many drug stores, even without pharmacist.

However, if you have glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, or problem with urination, you should take caution with taking this medicine. You can consult with your doctor, pharmacist, or registered seller.

【Useful with these symptoms】
●Overeat, drink too much or loss appetite.
●Stomach pain or excessive stomach acid
●Digestion problem
●Nausea

【Dose instruction for tablet one】
Follow these dose and take with water.

Fifteen years old or older: Take three tablets after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Between 11 years old and 15 years old: Take two tablets after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Younger than 11 years old: Do not take this medication.

【Dose instruction for powder one】
Follow these dose and take with water.

Fifteen years old or older: Take one pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Between 11 years old and 15 years old: Take 2/3 pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Between 8 years old and 11 years old: Take 1/2 pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Between 5 years old and eight years old: Take 1/3 pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Between 3 years old and five years old: Take 1/4 pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Younger than three years old: Do not take this medication.

Taisho Kampo Stomach Medication

Taisho Stomach Medication K is famous for Chinese Stomach Medication in Japan.

This medicine included Shakuyaku-Kanzoto and Anchusan, which is suitable for stomach pain and excessive stomach acid. Therefore, this one is better for stomach pain coming from stress.

This medicine has two types that are weaker and stronger. Yellow-colored box one is weaker, and a white one is stronger for stomach pain.

These medicine categorized with Class 2 Medicine.

【Better with these symptoms】

Stomach pain, overeating, excessive stomach acid, nausea.

【Dose instruction】

Follow below instruction and take before you eat breakfast/lunch/dinner with water (but not hot water).

Fifteen years old or older: Take three-pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Between 5 years old and 15 years old: Take 1/2 pack after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Younger than five years old: Do not take this medicine.

Kyabejin KOWA α

This one is widespread stomach medication and long seller one.

This one will repair stomach mucous, suppress stomach acid, and adjusting stomach condition. The beefsteak plant provides these, so if you don't like that smell, it might not fit with you. This drug categorized with Class 2 medicine.

It has two types of form: Tablet(Contained in the glass or contained in a small case for carrying) and powder.

【Good for below symptoms】

Stomach pain, overeating, overdrinking, nausea, excessive stomach acid, and helping digestion.
【Dose instruction】

Fifteen years old or older: Take one pack with water after breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Between 11 years old and 15 years old: Take 2/3 pack with water after breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Between 8 years old and 11 years old: Take 1/2 pack with water after breakfast/lunch/dinner.

Younger than eight years old: Do not take this medicine.

Ota-Isan

This one has two types of forms: Packed for each dose and packed in one can and take doses by using the spoon.

One can one is better on the cost performance.

You can buy this one in many drug store since this one categorized in Class 2 medicine.

This one will neutralize stomach acid, helping digestion and suppress stomach acid through Chinese medicine.

Good for these symptoms:
General stomach problem.

Dose instruction:

Take 1.3 g per each dose for 15 years old or older. You can take it up to three times per day.

Take 0.65 g per each dose for between 8~14 years old. You can take it up to three times per day.

For the children who are younger than eight years old, do not take this medicine.

You should take this medicine after you eat food with the water.

This medication also selling in the following countries (As of March 2015):

Hong Kong
Macau
Taiwan
United States of America
Singapore
Mongolia
Vietnam

Medicine for intestinal disorders

New Biofermin S

This one is one of the most popular medications for intestinal disorders. This one will adjust stomach condition by the lactic acid. This one has two forms that are tablet and powder. Powder one is suitable for your baby.

【Efficacy】
Fixing your stomach so constipation and loose stools.

【Dose instruction for tablet one】

15 years old or older: Take three pill for three times per day

Between 5 years old and 14 years old: Take two tablet three times per day

Younger than five years old: Do not take this medicine.

【Dose instruction for powder one】

15 years old or older: Take three spoons three times per day

Between 5 years old and 14 years old: Take two spoons three times per day

Between 3 months old and four years old: Take one spoon three times per day

Younger than three months old: Do not take this medicine.

Medicine for diarrhea

Seirogan

Seirogan has more than 100 years of history.

It has a unique and robust smell so someone might not like this medicine, but it will killing germ and including herbal medicine. Many Japanese travelers carry this one when they travel abroad. This medicine categorized in Class 2 medicine so you can buy many drug store in Japan.

【Good for these symptoms】

Loose stools, diarrhea, stomachache, toothache.

【Dose instruction】

After consuming the food, take the next dose with the water.

Older than 14 years old: Take three pills three times per day.

Between 11 and 14 years old: Take two pills three times per day.

Between 8 and ten years old: Take 1.5 pills three times per day.

Between 5 and seven years old: Take one pill three times per day.

Younger than five years old: Do not take this medicine.

Medicine for constipation

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide is gentle and safer medicine.

This one will keep water in the stomach so you should take more water than usual.

Many manufacturers release this medicine, so google it like "Magnesium oxide for constipation."

Takeda Kampo Benpiyaku

This one included Chinese medicine such as Daio and Kanzo. You can take this one for a long time without increasing dose. For constipation medicine that provides for Chinese medicine, this one might make the most famous medicine in Japan. This drug is classed in Class 2 medicine so you can buy this without pharmacist in a drug store.

For 180 tablets pack, you could buy in 2000 JPY~3000JPY.

For 120 pills pack, you could buy this in 1500~2000JPY. And for the smallest package, it contains 65 pills, and the price is 1000JPY~1500JPY.

【Effectiveness】

Constipation, piles, rash, skin problem, and appetite problem.

【Dose instruction】

It depends on how your symptom is severe. You should take this for one time per day before you go to bed with water.

15 years old or older:

Minor constipation (like 2~3 days constipation): 1 pill to 3 pills per day

Severe illness (like more than four days of constipation): 2 capsules to 4 tablets per day.
Five years old ~ 14 years old：

Minor constipation (like 2~3 days constipation): 0.5 pills to 1.5 pills per day

Severe illness (like more than four days of constipation): 1 tablet to 2 tablets per day.

Younger than five years old: Do not take this medicine.

If you have a stomachache, nausea with the above symptom, stop taking this medicine and should see the doctor. Also, do not receive/consume this with other medication that will work for constipation.

Colac

Colac is good for chronic constipation. You should use if the magnesium oxide does not work. Cian color box one is mainly using magnesium oxide so please check the box color before you purchase.

This one will stimulate the bowel so you can expect a stronger effect and quick work. However, you cannot take this for a long time since effectiveness will get weaker. You also should take more water than usual when you take this medicine. This medicine classed in Class 2 medicine.

【Effectiveness】
Chronic constipation

【Doses】

Before you go to bed or restroom, take this with water.

Fifteen years old or older: Take two pills per day.
Younger than 15 years old: Do not take this one.

Colac 2 will adjust the amount of water in the bowel so it will enhance effect for constipation, and Colac first is decreasing doses so it will easily fit the impact for you.

Colac 2

Colac 2 is an alternative version of Colac. Not only common effects but also adding adjusting water amount in the bowel so that will get stool softer. However, if you suffered for constipation for a long time even you take this medication, you should see the doctor.

【Effects】

Illness and the symptom that causes from that constipation.

【Dose Instruction】

Before you go to bed or when you are hungry, take the next dose per day with water:

Fifteen years old or older: Take 1~3 pills.

Between 11 years old and 14 years old: Take 1~2 pills.

Eleven years old or younger: Do not take this medicine.

You should try this medicine with one pill for the first time. Also, don't forget to drink water.

Colac First

If the Colac/Colac 2 is working too much for you, or if you are trying Colac series for the first time, you can use Colac First. The ingredients of this medicine are the same as Colac 2. However, the amount of ingredients is half of that so you can easily adjust the doses.

【Effects】

Same with Colac 2

【Dose Instruction】

Before you go to bed or when you are hungry, take the next dose per day with water:

Fifteen years old or older: Take 1~4 pills.

Between 11 years old and 14 years old: Take 1~3 pills.

Eleven years old or younger: Do not take this medicine.

You should try this medicine with one pill for the first time, and you can increase the doses after the following days. Also, don't forget to drink water.

Disclaimer

We can't guarantee the effect, just providing information for your convenience.

Generally, the medicine should select that is match with your symptoms, so we encourage you to consult with your doctor, pharmacist, or seller that has registration. Especially if you have some illness, taking other medications, in pregnant or breastfeeding, you should check the documents.

TABI FUN has not any affiliations of these products or companies.

Stay at condominium Hotel in Atami!

2019-07-29T00:00:00+09:00

Atami, whereas famous for its hot spring resorts. Since it faces the sea, seafood and seafood are delicious. Also, there are many lodging hotels.

Of course, it is good to get into a hot spring at the hotel and eat good food, but this time it was nice if I could enjoy the fun with friends, so we stayed at a condominium-type hotel for a reasonable price!

A short walk from the station!

The hotel we stayed at this time can go on foot from JR Atami Station.

I will go through the shopping street just off of the station.

I have visited Atami several times in a traditional shopping street, but I will always stop by.

It is a shopping street where various shops lined up, and you can buy souvenirs and eat delicious food.

I also found dried fish at the storefront.

Walkthrough the shopping street for several minutes and you will see a hotel to stay in on the day.

No complimentary dinner/breakfast at this Condominium Hotel

We stayed at this time, "Granview Atami."

At the entrance, there is an elevator, and the reception has on the second floor.

The front is pretty small.

It seems that there is a restaurant like a dining room on the same floor, and if you pay the price, you can have dinner and breakfast at the hotel.

Check-in and head to your room.

The room is 2 LDK type.

Because it is a Japanese and Western mixed room, with a room with a bed

and, Japanese-style tatami room.

The kitchen also equipped with chopsticks, dishes, a microwave, and a pot so that you can cook and eat it yourself.

Very spacious room.

We used by four people this time!

As it was the room located on nine floors of 10 stories, the view was good, too.

There have some buildings next to our hotel. But it's ok to see the sights like the sea and the castle from our room.

You can choose what to eat as you like!

If you book a plan without meals, you can choose to eat that you like.

You can eat at the outside of this hotel, or you can buy the ingredients and cook your meal.

We bought the ingredients at Supermarket Max Value, which is about 10 minutes on foot, and put them in a pot!!

Clay pots and stoves are available at an additional cost but can be rent at the hotel.

Because we stayed in the winter season, this meal makes me warmed up!

Furthermore, I also bought sashimi because it looks delicious!

Yellowtail and horse mackerel sashimi. It has enough fat, so it was delicious!!

I'm looking forward to eating the hotel's food on the road, but it was reasonable to prepare my meals, and I was able to spend more time without worrying about the time of the meal.

It is enjoyable to eat lunch that was prepared by the hotel, but of course, it is cheaper to cook by ourselves, and it's good that we don't have to care about the time.

There also have hot springs

Hot springs are also in the hotel.

Although it is small, there are three types, 2 of which need to be confirmed on the front by first-come, first-served basis.

The other is on the roof, and you can use it without confirmation to the front desk.

This time, I used the hot spring on the roof. The capacity was small, like 6-8 people, but I was lucky because there were not many people staying on the day or with other people.

I was in a bath while looking at the sea.

The dressing room is also small, but enough amenities were left.

I went to the bath in the night and the morning, but the photograph is showing the morning sight.

The morning view of Atami was also quite good.

I thought it was like I converted a building that was an apartment into a condominium hotel, but I think it's enough if I have to stay and want to go to hot spring.

Recommends fresh fish dishes in Atami!

The next morning I had lunch at Atami station before coming back home.

First of all, there has fresh fish food!

We had sushi and fresh fishbowl at the shop in the station building.

I ordered fishbowl of Shirasu and horse mackerel.

As Shirasu becomes limited quantity by the fishing results, please be careful!

Atami is near Izu and Manazuru, which is close to the ocean, so fresh fish is delicious. I recommend this!

Information

Name: Grandview Atami

Address: 8-9, Sakurami, Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture

Phone number: +71-557-85-0051 (9:00 AM ~ 9:00 PM)

Accommodation plan: 4,000 yen〜

home page: https://www.grandview-atami.com

Enjoy Wind Chime Festival at Kyoto Shojuin.

2019-07-10T00:00:00+09:00

Kyoto is famous for hot weather in the summer season.

It is caused by humid weather due to basin land environment. This environment might feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in this article, I will introduce some right places for escaping from a super hot climate.

It is a famous festival call "Furin-Matsuri."

For this time, I will introduce the Wind Chime Festival that holds from July 1st to September 18th in one temple names Shojuin, which located in Uji-Tawara-Cho.

In that temple, it is hanging about 2000 wind chimes.

These wind chimes sound makes us feel cold.

These wind chimes have different themes like Sunflower, Golden Fish, French hydrangea. These are kinds of photogenic also will not let you bored.

This area is about 5℃ colder than Kyoto City area so you might feel better than that area. You might feel colder by a combination of that climate and wind chime sound.

If you pay an entrance fee, you will get local green tea and sweets at the main building. Uji-Tawara-Cho is famous for the origin of Japanese green tea.

You will enjoy this theme and get relaxed by drinking excellent tastes green tea and watching furin(wind chime). You also could try to draw the wind chime class.

So I get interested in this event. But what is this temple?

It located in Uji-Tawara-Cho, Tuzuki-Gun, Kyoto. It is built for Shingon-Shu temple and about 800 years ago.

The principal object for the worship is Jyu-Ichi-Men Kanseinon, which built by Muromachi period. It only discloses two times per century.

It also has Fudo-Myo-Oh Zazo that built by Kaikei, which is a Buddhist statue creator mainly active on the Kamakura period and selected for Important Cultural Property of Japan.

This temple also holds another event such as making Buddhist prayer beads, Sutra copying, Yoga practice, Japanese tea party, and much more.

Heart-Shaped Window on Customer hall called "Inomemado" is photogenic!

In this temple, one another well-known thing is "Inomemado."

"Inome" means old heart style shapes in Japan.

Boar's eyes are looks like heart shape, so someone name like that.

That shape is used in tens of thousands of times so you should look into it.

Many couples are taking at this place.

I took a picture in summer, but it has different faces each season.

I have confidence that you could take a photogenic photo.

On the ceiling, they wrote a lot of arts that motif from flower and Japan.

It has about 160 pieces, and that provided by many Japanese artists and some other professionals.

How to access to Shojuin

It is NOT convenient to obtain to this temple, so I recommend you to use a car.

It has a free parking lot that has a capacity of about 60 cars.

If you go to this place by car, you might need some driving skill since the width of the road getting narrowed.

If you go there by public transportation, you need to take a taxi from Keihan Uji Station or Kintetsu Shin-Tanabe Station. If you use Keihan bus, it has a terminal at Ichu-Mae, so you need to take the community bus. Community buses are free. However, it has a priority for residents.

That community bus is stopping at nearest stops for this temple call Okuyamada stop. Once you walk about 10~15 minutes, you will arrive at the destination.

Conclusion

This time, I introduced the Furin Matsuri.

You can feel cool by eye, ear, nose, tongue, and body, so it is recommended a spot for the escaping from a scorching climate.

I recommend you to visit this place.

More information

Name: Shojuin Furin Matsuri

Address: 149 Okuyamada-Kawakami, Uji-Tawara-Cho, Tuzuki-Gun, Kyoto, Japan

TEL: +81-774-88-3601

Entrance fee: 500 JPY

Admission hours: April 1st~October 31st, 9AM~4: 30 PM. Others, 9AM~4PM.

Official Website: http://shoujuin.boo.jp/

Staying at Japanese traditional house and enjoying rafting in Kochi!

2019-07-06T00:00:00+09:00

Hot summer is almost here and there is a lot of activities to enjoy summer in Japan.One of the summer activities I recommend to you is “white water rafting”.You know that Japan has a lot of mountains and valleys that makes the exciting white water.

There are many tour companies arranging rafting, but this time I recommend you to book the tour by “Happy Raft” in Oboke valley, Kochi prefecture. Half day rafting tour is 5,000yen and one day rating tour is 9,000 yen and guest house staying plan is 3,500 yen/night.

Oboke is popular not only for rafting but for natural monument and historical place. The river you will raft is Yoshino river.

Here is the amazing view from the “Happy Raft”.

Why “Happy Raft”?

・It’s not just a white water rafting

・Refresh in hot spring after rafting

・¥3500/night stay at Japanese traditional house

Not just a white water rafting?

“Happy Raft tour” starts from white river rafting, but after that there are more exciting activities!

Diving into a river from the rock, trusting your members in the boat then standing at the edge and overthrowing the boat in purpose. Don’t worry even if you can’t swim. Everyone must wear swim tube.

Please bring your swim wear which you wear under the wet suit and any athletic footwear you may walk in water, or any robust sports sandal with you can firmly fix your sole and ankle by straps.

Chilling in the natural hot spring

After enjoying rafting, why not chilling in the natural hot spring near it? It takes 10 minutes driving from happy raft. Spring quality is alkaline, it’s good for your skin.

Staying at Japanese traditional house

“Happy Raft” has some guest houses. This time I introduce the guest house “Hareruya”.

The owner is very friendly and good at playing the guitar.

Staff of “Happy Raft” is willing to arrange pick up when you tell them you are on guest house plan. The owner will come by bike and take you to his guesthouse.

*You have to follow him by driving your car.

Here is the view from the guest house “Hareruya”. You can see the river you rafted.

This is the house you will stay!

In the evening, you can enjoy BBQ at the guest house. Please bring some meat, vegetables and drinks for it. Cookware and seasoning can be rented by the owner. Natural water keeps the drinks cold like following:

In the night, you can enjoy fireworks “Hanabi”. Fireworks is one of the highlights of the summer in Japan. You can spend your time in the real Japanese life in this guest house.

Next morning, the check out time is at 10:00. After checking out, what are you doing?

You can enjoy canyoning at “Happy Raft” or visit “Kazura bridge”, famous suspension bridge or go to Otsuka museum of art, ceramic board masterpiece art museum.

Let’s enjoy your summer in Japan!

NOTE

Happy Raft Co, Ltd. (Yoshino River Rafting Canyoning)
Address: 221-1 Ikadagi, Otoyo-cho, Nagaoka-gun, Kochi-ken, Japan zipcode 789-0157

Tel：0887-75-0500

FAX：0887-75-0388
E-mail: info@happyraft.com

URL: https://en.happyraft.com/

OBOKE ONSEN (OBOKE HOT SPRING)

Address: 1259-1 Yamashiro-cho Nishiu Miyoshi-city Tokushima-ken Japan

Tel: 0883-84-2111

URL：http://www.oobokeonsen.jp/

Working hours：AM11:00~PM22:00　(Last admission: 21:00)

Entry fee: 700 yen (adult) / 350 yen (children)

Let's try the most modern self-checkout machine at GU store!

2019-06-29T00:00:00+09:00

What will you imagine about the self-checkout system? I imagined one system that scanning barcode to the cashier and then checkout by myself. However, you can try the most modern cashier in the store names "GU."

What's the GU?

It's the subsidiary of UNIQLO company and targeting from late ten years old ~ early 30 years old people. Sometimes popular items are hard to get due to sold out.

The stores that have the most modern self-checkout

For this time, I went to the shopping mall that specialized in the fashion names "VIVRE." It's about 5 minutes away from Yokohama Station by walk.

They discounted Regular Straight Jeans to 990 JPY and Sweat Shirt to 790 JPY and much more at that time, so I throw these stuff to the basket.

Then I come to that cashier. Of course, I never see this machine.

It seems difficult to use. However, you can choose Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean for navigation. In addition, the store clerk is ready for help so let's try to use it.

Usage:

1. Remove hanger.

2. Open the door under the machine and put the basket into it like the below picture.

3. Close that door.

4. After that, the machine starting count and show the total.

5. Pay by cash or card.

6. Lastly, pack purchased items to the bag and that's all.

Caution

You can't use the card in the checkout machine if the total exceeds 30000 JPY. Also if you use card except for VISA, Master, JCB, and AMEX, you have to go to the normal cashier.

Plus, Some store still not introducing this machine so please check to the store before you will visit.

Name	GU Kawasaki VIVRE store
Addr	Yokohama VIVRE B1F 2-15-13 MinamiSaiwai, Nishi-Ku Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa Japan
TEL	+81-45-412-0125
Business Hours	11:00 AM~09:00 PM
Access	5 minutes by walk from JR Yokohama Station
Official Website	http://www.vivre-shop.jp/vivre/pc/shop.php?SHOP=1110451
WiFi	N/A
Available Language	Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean in self-checkout
Note	N/A

7 OTC Pain Killer That You Can Buy in Pharmacy

2019-06-08T00:00:00+09:00

Hi reader, this is Yu Ozaki, which is the pharmacist in Japan.

At drug store in Japan, you could buy not only medicine and cosmetics but also you can buy many kinds of things.

So, in this article, I summarized 7 OTC medicine that is available in a drug store.

If you have a toothache, bruise, minor headache, pain by stiff shoulders, back pain, and period pains, you don't have to refer the doctor, and it could get better by OTC pain killers so you should remember before you travel in Japan.

Also, many of a drug store has full-time pharmacist, so if you have concerns regarding medicine effect and side effect, you should ask him/her.

However, if you have an acute severe headache or an acute severe heart pain, you should call an ambulance by dialing 119 in a telephone using Japanese phone operator(including roaming).

【Caution Regarding All Pain Killers】

If you take a pain killer when you hungry, your stomach might get hurts. Therefore, you should take it after you eat something.

If you get allergy before by pain killer or antipyretic, we advised that you should consult with a doctor, for your safety.

Except for paracetamol (a.k.a.: acetaminophen), most of all OTC pain killers can take from 15 years old or older. If you/your child are younger than that age, we advised that you should consult with a doctor, if available.

1. Loxonin S (Main Ingredient: Loxoprofen)

Loxonin S is the most potent pain killer that is in the OTC pain killer market in Japan.
The price is about 520JPY ~ 700JPY.

You should take one tablet per dose with water. You can take it up to two times per day. It would be best if you did not dose it when you are hungry or less than 4 hours from the last dose.

This medicine rated as "Class 1 Medicine" in the OTC category, and it's required to see the pharmacist to get an explanation before you buy.

If you don't understand Japanese, the pharmacist does the best to understand explanation by using leaflet (usually that is available in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and English) or translator. However, if you still could not understand the explanation by the pharmacist, you could not get that class medicine.

If you are pregnant and expected to birth your child in the next 12 weeks, this medicine is not available in your option. Also, it is not recommended to take this medicine chronically. If you have your pain longer than one week, you should see the doctor.

2. Loxonin S premium (Main Ingredient: Loxoprofen)

Loxonin S Premium differs from standard Loxonin S. This medicine is added Apronal and Anhydrous caffeine to increase pain killer effect.

The price is 650 JPY~ 750 JPY for 12 tablets (6 doses). If you consider buying 24 tablets(12 doses) one, the price is 1100 JPY ~ 1300 JPY.

This one could more effective for pain killer and antipyretic than standard Loxonin S. This drug has a side effect that is dizziness so you could not operate machinery, including driving.

You should take two tablets per dose. You can take it up to two doses per day. It is not encouraged to take it if it's less than 4 hours from the last dose.

This medicine also rated as "Class 1 medicine".

3. Eve A (Main Ingredient: Ibuprofen)

Eve A tablet is containing 150mg of ibuprofen. It is effective for fever and pain. For pain killer use, this medicine is somewhat effective. Price is 640JPY ~ 800JPY for 60 tablets (30 doses). For 48 tablets(24 doses), 540JPY ~ 740JPY.

You should take two tablets per dose and three doses per day. You should not take it if it's less than 4 hours from the last dose.

This medicine contains Apronal and Anhydrous caffeine. This drug has a side effect that is dizziness so you could not operate machinery, including driving.

4. Eve A Tablet EX (Main Ingredient: Ibuprofen)

For Eve A Tablet EX, the main element does not change from Eve A tablet.
The price is ¥ 640 ~ ¥ 1,000 for 40 tablets. For 20 tablets, about ¥390 ~ ¥ 650.
Because it contains 200 mg of ibuprofen as the main ingredient, it can expect a higher analgesic effect than usual Eve tablet.

5. Bufferin A (Main Ingredient: Acetylsalicylic Acid [a.k.a.: Aspirin])

Bufferin A includes the central part, that is aspirin. Effectiveness is mild.

Price is 1000 JPY ~ 1600 JPY for 80 tablets. 900 JPY ~ 1300 JPY for 60 tablets. 380 JPY ~ 540 JPY for 40 tablets. There is also have 20 pills.

It has an Anticoagulant side effect, and therefore if you are badly bleeding, younger than 15 years old, or you are pregnant and expected to birth your child in the next 12 weeks, you could not take this medicine.

You should take two tablets per dose and two doses per day. You should wait 6 hours before you take another dose.

6. Bufferin premium (Main Ingredient: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen)

Although it is a product name of Bufferin, it mixed with ibuprofen and acetaminophen as a component, which is quite different from Bufferin A tablet.
The pain-relieving effect is higher in OTC drugs. However, because it is not Class 1 medicine, it can be purchased even at a drugstore where a pharmacist is not present.
The price is 40 tablets, ¥ 970 to ¥ 1,700. Twenty tablets are about ¥ 650 to ¥ 1,050.

You should take two tablets per dose and three doses per day. You should wait 4 hours between doses. If you are pregnant and expected to birth your child in the next 12 weeks, this medicine is not available in your option

Due to the content of Apronal, it may cause drowsiness. After taking it, you cannot operate machinery or drive a car.

If younger than 15 years old or you are pregnant and expected to birth your child in the next 12 weeks, you could not take this medicine.

7. Naron Ace T (Main Ingredient: Ibuprofen, Ethenzamide)

Naron Ace is an antipyretic + pain killer medicine mainly containing ibuprofen and ethenzamide. This medicine is middle-class level pain medicine. A component that enhances the pain-relieving effect is blended, and the relatively high impact could expect.
The price is 84 tablets, ¥ 1,300 ~ ¥ 1,850. For 24 tablets, it is about 420 ~ ¥ 650.

You should take two tablets per dose and three doses per day.

Those under 15 years old can not take it. Besides, if you are pregnant and expected to birth your child in the next 12 weeks, this medicine is not available in your option.

Mixed ingredients name Bromovalerylurea may cause drowsiness. Please do not operate machinery, including driving.

Conclusion

I introduced seven medicines in this article. In these medicines, Loxonin S Premium has the most potent effect. However, it classed as class 1 medicine. Also, it has a side effect that is dizziness. So if you are going to drive or operate machinery, I recommend you to take Loxonin S.

In my opinion, if I give ranking in these medicines that easily get,

Eve A tablet EX > Naron Ace T tablet > Bufferin Premium tablet > Eve A tablet > Bufferin A tablet.

However, it has a difference for effect/side effect level per each person, so please use this ranking for referring users.

Bottom Line

It's best not to get sickness/ill. However, in case of these conditions, if you go to a drug store/pharmacy, there might have some useful medicines.

If you could not find these medicine, you can point this article pictures to the employee to find it. If you have luck, you might encounter to me :)

*Disclaimer/Caution: The pharmacist does not review this English version article (However, in the Japanese version, the pharmacist already reviewed this article). Before you find/purchasing medicine, please see the pharmacist for your safety.

Enjoy MARUGAME SEIMEN (UDON)!!

2019-06-03T00:00:00+09:00

Do you know the "MARUGAME SEIMEN (UDON)"?

MARUGAME SEIMEN is the most famous Cafeteria style UDON NOODLES resutaurant in Japan.

The food was fresh, fast and a great value for the price.

I’m recommending to everyone I know. Not to mention it was delicious.

About MARUGAME SEIMEN

There are about 800 stores in Japan, MARUGAME SEIMEN specializes in Japanese authentic Sanuki Udon, which differs from similar Japanese Udon noodles in its taste and texture.

Sanuki is a region of the Kagawa prefecture in Japan known for its Udon noodles.

MARUGAME SEIMEN dedicates to provide Japanese authentic made-to-order Udon noodles which are freshly kneaded, boiled and cooked right in front of you every day.

It is an innovative cafeteria styled concept with a beautiful open kitchen.

HOW TO ORDER

1. ORDER UDON

When you get in the restaurant, first you order udon at the counter. Choose your Udon and “Hot” or “Cold” serving style, followed by size,

“並 NAMI（Regular）” , “大 DAI（Large）” or “得 TOKU（Extra Large）”.

For exsample, You can just say...

Bukkake Udon / Nami (size) / Cold

2. WAIT FOR COOKED UDON

Made-to-order, wait in line for the fresh Udon to boil.

Once received, proceed to Tempura & Omusubi corner.

3. CHOOSE TOPPINGS & MORE

Pick your favorite Tempura, Omusubi (Rice Ball), Inari (Fried Bean Curd Sushi) and other.

Omusubis and Inari are handmade with fresh ingredients.

Also, it is good to top with 温泉たまご onsen-tamago(Half boiled egg), わかめ wakame(seaweed) or 大根おろし daikon-oroshi(grated radish) if you want.

You can get some kinds of spices (such as green onion, ginger, sesame seeds, wasabi and so on) for free near the cash desk or at the customer tables.

4. PAY CASHIER

Proceed to register. Payment is cash only.

Some store can use an IC card such as Suica / Pasmo.

Find a seat and enjoy udon!!

5. Return

After finishing the meal, please return your dishes to the return shelf, called "返却口(Henkyakuguchi)" yourself.

Popular Kinds of Udon

They offer many kinds of toppings for udon.

Check out the menu below.

First, choose the kind of udon and size. Also you can choose hot or cold (when available).

冷 hiyashi = cold

温 atatakai = hot

kamaage Udon （釜揚げうどん）

Udon and water are taken straight from the kama (boiling pot). The udon is dipped in a smal cup of strong dashi.
The hot Kama water is not soup, it is just cooking liquid.

hot (warmed) dipping sauce.
Recommended to eat with wasabi, sesame seed and green onion! It is delicious if you add a little spice.

並 Nami (Regular) 290yen
ちくわ天 Chikuwaten 110yen

free: green onion, wasabi, sesame seed and hot pepper

Kake Udon (かけうどん）

This is the simplest kind of Sanuki udon.

Connoisseurs of udon eat kake udon to judge the quality of a shop.

Topping green onion and ginger.

並 Nami (Regular) 290yen
かしわ天 Kashiwaten 150yen

free: green onion and ginger

Bukkake Udon（ぶっかけうどん）

Served with homemade sauce. Similar to kake udon, but usually has less dashi with a stronger flavor. Topped with green onions and eggs(Onsen tamago) is more better. It is also good to eat in the summer.

Topping your favirite ingredients!

Add in half boiled egg, sesame, ginger, green onion and mix.

Mix well and eat!

並 Nami (Regular) 290yen / 冷 hiyashi（cold)
温泉たまご half boiled egg 70yen

野菜かきあげ　Yasai Kakiage 130yen

free: sesame seed, ginger, green onion

Tempura（てんぷら）

Tempura is standard in MARUGAME SEIMEN.

They provides various kind of fresh-fried Tempura (Chicken, Fish, Shrimp, Squid, many kinds of Vegetables) cooked right in front of you every day.

These are popular kinds of tempura available at MARUGAME SEIMEN. Affordable prices and taste good! Instead of using tempura dipping sauce (Tentsuyu) it is also good to put salt or Dashi-soy-sauce on tempura.

野菜かきあげ Yasai Kakiage (veggies) 130yen

It's large size!!　The most recomended!

かしわ天 Kashiwaten(chicken) 150yen

ちくわ天 Chikuwaten(fish cake) 110yen

Let's enjoy udon with families or friends!!

Information

丸亀製麺 MARUGAME SEIMEN(UDON)

https://www.marugame-seimen.com

・Business hours depend on the store

・Tax is included in the price

・No cover charge, No service fee

Store search；https://www.marugame-seimen.com/shop/

Not only famous temple in Nara, but other temples are still excellent. Let's find out Nara people's secret gem temple!

2019-05-26T00:00:00+09:00

In Nara prefecture, it has famous temples as well as Kyoto. For example, it has Horyu-Ji and Todai-Ji, which recognized as a world heritage temple. In Horyu-Ji, it has a beautiful tower named "Gojyu-no-to," also in Todai-Ji, it has a big Buddha statue. We hope that you will go to these temples, but we also recommend you to go to two temples that in Asuka-mura village.

Tachibana temple

Tachibana temple, where is in Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara. It is a Tendai sect temple and built no later than 680 by Shotoku-Taishi.

You can access there by riding Kintetsu line and transfer to Asuka-Syuyu bus at Kashihara-Jingu Mae station or Asuka station, then get off at Kawara or Oka-Hashimoto bus stop. After that, walk down to there about three minutes. You also can use your car to go there, and it has free parking.

This places suggested viewpoint is Ousho-In's ceiling art.

It has 260 pieces of ceiling arts, and there's an offered by someone else. If you see it, you might be amazed by these arts.

Around April to May, and October to November, there has a special event that is a public viewing of Shozo-Den. In the main building of Taishi-Den, it's placed the statue of 35-years old Shotoku-Taishi. In Shozo-Den, it also has many other unique items.

If you see the temple from the outside of there, you might feel that the mountains protect the temple.

Asuka Temple

When you walk down about 1.4km (approx. 0.88mi.), about 20 minutes from Tachibana temple, it has Asuka temple. If you go to this temple first of this trip, you can access there by riding Kintetsu line and transfer to Asuka-Syuyu bus at the east entrance of Kashihara-Jingu Mae station, then get off at Asuka-Daibutsu Buddha statue bus stop. If you go there by car, it has parking. It costs 500 yen for an ordinary vehicle.

Asuka temple is starting construction at 588, by Soga no-Umako, and built at 596. This temple is the oldest Shingonshu sect temple in Japan, and the principal deity Asuka-Daibutsu Buddha statue created at 609, and it's also the oldest Buddha statue in Japan.

This place's main viewpoint is, of course, the Buddha statue. Asuka-Daibutsu Buddha statue has a calm face.

There's also have Amida-Nyorai-Zazo and the figure that praying Shotoku-Taishi for his father(emperor) names Yomei-Tenno feeling better.

How about a walk around that village that has historical places?

Details

Name: Tachibana-Dera temple

Address: 532 Tachibana, Asuka-Mura, Takaichi-Gun, Nara 634-0142 Japan

Phone: +81-744-54-2026 (Communication is only in Japanese)

Business hour: 9:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM

Admission fee: Adult 350 yen, Middle and high school student 300 yen, Elementary school student 150 yen

Note, Shozo-Den(Homotsu-Kan) is only open around certain dates, usually around spring and fall.

Name: Asuka-Dera temple

Address: 682 Asuka, Asuka-Mura, Takaichi-Gun, Nara 634-0103 Japan

Phone: +81-744-54-2126 (Communication is only in Japanese)

Business hour: 9:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM

Admission fee: Adult 350 yen, Middle and high school student 250 yen, Elementary school student 200 yen

Secret good place in Tokyo: Monzen-Nakacho ~ Get special experience in Fukagawa Fudo-do~

2019-04-21T00:00:00+09:00

Do you guys know Monzen-Nakacho where is in Koto-Ku, Tokyo?

There is a convenient place because you can come there by 10 minutes from Ginza by using the train, and you also can go to Odaiba and Tokyo Skytree by bus.

So there is a such of fabulous shopping and entertainment area, but also we have a secret right sightseeing place that is well-known in the local area people.

This time, I will introduce that place name "Fukagawa Fudo-do."

What is a Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo-Do?

There has two entrance. Below of picture is showing the main entrance.

In the back, you could see the old main temple.

The second entrance not so crowded by people, but it is worthy of visiting because you could see a significant gateway.

Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo-do has 310 years of history and a sort of Singon-shu temple.

Near this temple area encountered a couple of disaster and war, but fortunately, this temple never collapses.

This temple is the oldest building that made by wood, so recently this building gets remodeled.

I found one thing inside the temple!

敷地内に一歩足を踏み入れると、大きなわらじが飾ってあり目を惹かれました！

Once I'd got into the property, I notice huge Japanese-sandals!

This one is called "Waraji-Mamori," and praying to keep wellness on back and feet.

Many people are praying about those kinds of things.

The professional maker makes this one, so I feel a significant impact from that.

You could buy incense sticks by paying 100 JPY / each pack.

It is difficult to put fire to that pack, but it can be enjoyable because this place is a special place.

You could find many kinds of fortune slip, so it was interesting.

I picked one fortune slip, and the result is below:

This one said, "You are super lucky." So I'm looking forward to getting an excellent experience this year!

Even if you got not a good result, it is OK.

You could tie your unfortunate fortune slip to a specific place, and if you to do so, you will get good luck in the future. So don't worry.

Also, they are selling many kinds of amulets.

I'm interested in the above amulet, that is "Pet amulet."

This temple is also praying for long-lives of pets and hold memorial service for pets.

The smaller one is for the pet, and the bigger one is for the feeder. It's super cute if a pet is putting this smaller amulet.

This temple is not only helping to let thanks to for pets but also helping giving thanks to your favorite toys.

Good point in Fukagawa Fudo-do

Once you get into this temple, you will see this big old main temple.

This one is a central place in this temple so you should pray there.

At that place, usually, you could see the people and may know a lot of praying people.

If you look left-upper place from that temple, you could see the outer of the main building.

The appearance looks writing a lot of characters, but this one calls "Shingon Bonji-Heki."

That character contains a word from "Ofudo-samesama"(Which is a kind of god in the Shingon-Shu). But this one looks very artistic.

That word is repeatedly saying during the Goma-Shugyo(One type of religious austerities with having the fire that caused by the budda and aiming for burning the root of people's suffering.) At that place, you could see this one every day at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM so please look it by your eyes. However, you could not take a picture because they prohibit to do so.

When you return to near the entrance, there has the praying place called "Fukagawa Ryujin-Sama."

This one is an original place in Fukagawa Fudo-do. If you put a unique tag on the water and pray, that tag will dissolve, and the god will hear your prayers.

First of all, you should wash your hands and so on.

Put 100 JPY in the box and pick one tag.

If you don't know what should, I write, but it's OK because you could refer the example, pray board.

Once you finish writing your pray and your name, let's go to the place.

And then put the tag on the water:

It gets dissolved in a second, so the god knows my pray.

When you are praying, don't forget to ring this bell.

Can I see the main temple?

You can see the main temple by free; however, do not take a picture as they described above.

Inside that temple, they have the "Praying Corridor" that has> 10000 crystals in that area. In the side of the wall, they put colossal rosary, so if you see that area with touching that thing, probably you could get good luck.

Also, you could cross the fortune bridge call "Aji-bashi," so you could have a lot of spiritual experience inside the main temple.

It has so many right places inside that temple, but I could not take a picture due to that restriction so let's go there at least one time!

By the way, the pamphlet for foreigners has the Sanskrit character that is having on the side of the main temple as a souvenir.

This place is the holy place that is available from the Edo period so let's go to that place!

Details

Name: Naritasan Fukagawa Fudo-do

Address: 1-17-13 Tomioka, Koto-Ku Tokyo, Japan

TEL: +81-3-3641-8288

Closed days: Open 24/7

Website: http://fukagawafudou.gr.jp/index.html (Available in Japanese)

Nearest station: Monzen-Nakacho Station. Walk one minute from Tokyo Metro Tozai-Line Exit #1. Walk three minutes from Toei Oedo Line Exit #6.

Cherry blossoms 2019 ~Tokyo, Yokohama~

2019-03-07T00:00:00+09:00

Cherry blossoms are the symbol of spring in Japan. It’s really special time!!

Most people spend time with friends, families or colleagus having a picnic under the cherry blossom trees and enjyoying the warmer weather. Additionally, people can enjoy the illuminated tree at night. There are various kinds of cherry blossoms.The beauty of cherry blossoms lasts a week or two. Below are the popular cherry blossom viewing spots. Most of the spots are free, making them affordable places to enjoy the authentic Japanese beauty.

Cherry trees come into bloom at a different time every years.

2019 Sakura Forecast in Tokyo, Yokohama the end of March to early April.

Tokyo

MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2019

Tokyo Midtown is well known for its 150 cherry trees blossoming every spring. This year as well, it awaits you with a wide variety of events to brighten up spring in the center of Tokyo: "Sakura Café", the outdoor cafe under cherry blossoms; "Light Up Night Sakura Street," the fantastically illuminated cherry trees along the Sakura Street and many more.

Date：March 15 (Fri) - April 14 (Sun), 2019

Lights up：17：00～23:00

Place：Tokyo Midtown Garden

http://www.tokyo-midtown.com/en/events_news/detail.php?id=1001

ARK HILLS Cherry blossoms light up

A stunning cherry blossom trees in the area around Ark Hills that is about 1 km in length will be lighted up during the flowering period only. The spectacle of the night cherry blossoms enveloped in a fantastic atmosphere emerging in the production of soft and beautiful light is very romantic. Please enjoy the cherry-blossom viewing at night, showing a totally different expression from the daytime cherry-blossom viewing with the sunshine.

Date：Mid-March to early April

Lights up：17:00～22:00

Place：

Mikata road surrounding the site of Ark Hills (Okazaka - Spain slope)
Izumi Garden (operated: Sumitomo Real Estate Co., Ltd.) Previous Izumi Street etc.

https://www.arkhills.com/en/events/2019/03/003922.html

Cherry tree light up Roppongi Hills and Mori Garden

It is a bit different from the daytime cherry-blossom viewing enjoyed in spring sunshine, a night-cherry blossom where you can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere. In the Mori Garden, a migratory Japanese garden, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms at night by feeling nature such as Mori Pond, babbling of the Takinogawa River.

Date：Mid-March to early April

Lights up：17: 30-23: 00

Place：

Mouri garden
Roppongi Sakurazaka

https://www.roppongihills.com/en/events/2018/03/003727.html

Meguro River

As one of the main cherry blossom viewing spots in Tokyo. Along both sides of the Meguro River for about 3.8km, about 700 Yoshino cherry trees will be in full bloom. Upstream, where the river is narrow, the trees overlap to create a pink canopy.

Date ：March 23 (Wed) - April 10 (wed), 2019

Lights up：17:00~21:00

Place：Nakameguro

https://meguro-kanko.or.jp

Chidorigahuchi

A famous spot for viewing sakura cherry blossoms, Chidorigafuchi is a part of the imperial palace moat. During the Chiyoda Sakura Festival, held every year from the beginning of March through the end of April, the sakura tree branches are lit up with LED lights, and look beautiful as they reach down for the water. A highly recommended night ride in one of the sakura viewing boats allows you to gaze up from below at the flowers.

Date：March 27 (Wed) - April 7 (sun), 2019

Lights up：18:00~22:00

Place：Hanzomon

http://kanko-chiyoda.jp.e.ie.hp.transer.com/tabid/2800/Default.asp

Ueno Park

The park stands on ground originally owned by Toeizan Kaneiji Temple. Also the cherry blossoms, pond, and other natural scenery. There is a boat terminal by Shinobazu Pond, and you can enjoy a boat ride in the middle of nature except during winter.

Date：Late March to early April

Lights up：17:30~20:00

Place：Ueno

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index038.html#googtrans(en)

Yasukuni Jinja

Yasukuni-jinja Shrine is also known for its cherry blossoms. Over 600 cherry blossom trees have been planted at Yasukuni-jinja including Kanzakura, Fujizakura, and weeping cherry trees. The shrine is crowded with visitors during cherry blossom season.

Date：Late March to mid-April

Place：Kudanshita

http://www.yasukuni.or.jp/english/about/photo.html

Inokashira Park

Inokashira Park was opened in 1917 as the first suburban park in Japan. The park is a great place to spend your time in any season. In spring, you can see the cherry blossoms from Nanai Bridge.

Date：Late March to early April

Lights up：18:00~22:00

Place：Kichijoji

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index044.html#googtrans(

Rikugien Garden

The symbol of Rikugien Garden in the spring is after all the weeping cherry tree. The breathtaking tree that looks like a waterfall has a height of 15 meters and a width of 20 meters. There is also an illumination for a limited time, and you can enjoy a dream-like view of the cherry blossoms glowing in the dark of night.

Date：March. 21 (thu) to April. 3 (wed), 2019

Place：Komagome

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/announcement/031/detail/43018.html#googtrans(en)

Yokohama

MinatoMirai21 Sakura Festa (Cherry Blossom Festival) 2019

“Sakura-dori” is a 500m of cherry‐tree‐lined street stretching over Minato Mirai 21 area. “Kishamichi Promenade” is a boardwalk consisted of three bridges over the sea which was former railway track. From both viewing spots, the fusion of the modern skyscrapers of Minato Mirai and the beautiful cherry blossoms can be enjoyed.During the Festa, cherry blossoms on the Sakura-dori will be illuminated by LED lights.

Date：March.23(Sat) to 31 (Sun), 2019

Place：Minatomirai/Sakuragicho

http://www.yokohamajapan.com/events/detail.php?id=124

Ookagawa Sakura Festival 2019

Over 200 cherry blossom trees decorate the river banks on both sides, creating one of the most outstanding cherry blossom viewing sights in Yokohama. The cherry blossom viewing can also be enjoyed from “Ohanami Cruise” boats, which cruise under the cherry blossom tunnel!

Date：March. 23 (sat) to April. 10 (wed), 2019

Lights up：18:00~22:00

Place：Sakuragicho

http://www.yokohamajapan.com/events/detail.php?id=120

Sankeien Garden Cherry Blossom Night Viewing 2019

The vast traditional Japanese garden covering over 175,000 sqm. with historical buildings across Japan. The garden features numerous cherry blossom trees around the pond, offering the beautiful scenery of the authentic Japanese Spring. “Sakura (cherry blossom) Ice Cream” at the rest house is also a must-have of this season.

Date：March. 22 (fri) to 31 (sun), 2019

Place：Honmoku/Motomachi/Yamate

http://www.yokohamajapan.com/events/detail.php?id=115

KAMONYAMA PARK

From Kamonyama Park, located on a hill 15 minutes’ walk from Sakuragicho Station, you can look out over the high rise buildings of Minatomirai 21 down below. The park is also a famous place for cherry blossom viewing, and in the square, surrounded by cherry trees, a monument to Naosuke Ii gazes down over the port of Yokohama, to the opening of which he contributed. In cherry blossom season, many people come to view the flowers, and it is one of Yokohama’s most popular spots for cherry blossom viewing parties.

Date：Late March to early April

Place：Sakuragicho

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/nishi/miryoku/kouen/kamonyamakoen.html

In Kyoto - Let's take a photogenic photo Yasaka Koshindo with kimono!

2019-02-23T00:00:00+09:00

In Kyoto, you can enjoy Japan every season.

Recently, people who rent kimono and sightseeing day trips are increasing regardless of the season, so why not try walking around Kyoto with kimono?

Kimono rental shops are numerous and are available from one person and also available for men, families, and couples.

There is a charge including hair sets and accessories such as bags, and there are plans from 3,000 yen if you find a cheap plan.

Please try to find a rental shop near the area you want to explore, such as around Kyoto station and Kawaramachi!

Among them, we introduce the recently famous temple "Yasaka Koshindo" near the famous "Yasaka Shrine" in this article.

Walk from the southern gate of Yasaka Shrine

First of all, it is also a trademark of Gion, trying to reach for seeing "Yasaka Shrine" which is crowded with many tourists.

Leave the "Minami-Ro-Mon-Gate" there and go straight for about 10 minutes to reach "Yasaka Koshindo."

This vermilion gate is the "Minami-Ro-Mon." The stone steps are not too high, and you do not have to worry about going up and down with kimono.

Enjoy the streets along the way

You can see the good old streets of Kyoto on the way to Yasaka Koshindo.

This area is an area where many tourists visit for a long year, so you can meet the eye-catching shops such as diners, sundry shops, cafes, and galleries.

Because it is such a wonderful path, if there is a shop you care about, let's get in without hesitation!

The outer wall of the shop also had many stylish places with a design incorporating Japanese tradition.

It is representing what Kyoto is!, I felt so.

Why don't you enjoy the road to the destination and find your photo spot?

However, as there are have many private properties and cars frequently going through that road, we recommend traveling with safety and good manners.

Yasaka Koshindo

As it approaches Yasaka Koshindo, the road will be a slope, but if you climb it, you will arrive there shortly.

While enjoying a conversation with the accompanying person, or while enjoying the townscape of Kyoto alone, proceed on a slope with "the tower of Yasaka" (Yasaka-no-to tower) as a landmark.

When entering Yasaka Koshindo, many colorful 'Kukurisaru' will welcome you.

If you write a wish to This "Kukurisaru." with a pen and hang it, that wish will be become come true.

However, to make wishes come true, you must abandon your greediness.

Therefore, it seems that the monkey whose arms and legs are restrained. This runs to greed is the origin of this "Kukurisaru."

Is it such as replacing it with a wish that keeps holding it for a long time to make a new wish.

By the way, because "Kukurisaru" is all handmade, there seems to be a day when it is sold out in the evening.

Like this, young people also take pictures with smartphone and camera matching techniques.

Because it is a colorful place, even if the background is blurred, it is beautiful. I tried to take a picture!

Let's hang the "Kukurisaru" at the colorful Yasaka Kogen Shrine which also takes pictures and make a wish!

Take a break at a nearby coffee shop

Recommended for those who are tired of walking, "% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama" is located in the immediate vicinity of YasakaKoshindo.

It is nice inside a simple shop based on white.

The "%" logo is impressive; now it is a coffee shop that originated in Kyoto with shops abroad.

Looking at the ground outside the store, It has this logo.

It is also popular to take pictures of your feet and logos here.

Taken out coffee and the tower of Yasaka together, you can see at a glance what you have drunk in Kyoto.

The color of the coffee cup is familiar to this street.

In conclusion

Even in kimono in the middle of winter, if you wear a thick inner, such as UNIQLO's heattech, it was not so cold there.

Wrapping fur around the neck, pasting a sticky warmer, etc. It seems that you can spend more comfortably if devised.

It was a valuable experience for my Japanese people to wander around Kyoto by kimono and I enjoyed it very much!

If you visit a rental kimono shop, you can enjoy kimono easily even if you can not dress, so we encourage you to use Kyoto sightseeing.

If you take pictures at the colorful Yasaka Kogen Shrine, it will fit. But if you wear kimonos, it will become more beautiful.

Please change to your favorite kimono and visit Kyoto's new popular spot "YasakaKoshindo."

Detailed information

Name: YasakaKoshindo

Address: 390-1 Kinnoncho, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0828

Phone number: +81-75-541-2565

Closed date: None

Website:http://www.geocities.jp/yasakakousinndou/

Finding Sake at Ginza: "Kunizake-ya"

2018-12-19T00:00:00+09:00

Famous Japanese alcohol beverage in the world, "Saké." I'm coming to one of the largest towns in Tokyo... "Ginza" to find that.

Saké now become major in the world. Despite that facts, in Japan, consumption saké is slightly decreasing. Moreover, unfortunately, not only decrease consumption but also decreasing manufacturers. But we have one good facts, that is now getting good quality in a lot of saké.

Also, similar to wine, saké has big diversity and have nice ABV to drink while eating. Furthermore, Japanese cuisine now register to UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage so definitely it has good saké movement in the world.

So, today I will introduce you one Sake bar that you can enjoy drinking!

Consume sake in Ginza!

That bar located near the non-major street, name "Showa-Dori."

Getting off at JR Yurakucho Station. It is near to Ginza.

From JR Yurakucho Station Central exit, Go straight to Ginza-Dori and find Matsuya department store.

Do not enter to Louis Vuitton if you want to go to "Sake bar!" or you will lose all of your budgets! lol

Keep walking.

After a walk about 10 minutes, you will arrive at "Showa-Dori." If you look left-side, you will find one pedestrian bridge.

Go to there and cross the street! And then, bar is almost there. I can't wait to arrive at there!

Bar entrance is near to the bridge.

Below picture took before opening the bar, so a shutter is close.

Open from 5:30 PM, so I wait a bit.

Enter to the bar!

Once you enter to the bar, this bar's owner Tuchiya welcomes you with smile.

[This bar is cozy so maximum capacity seems about 10 or less, and is only known to special people. But newcomer is also welcome!

This standing-type bar open from May 2013, and have one or more sake that made from each 47 prefectures. This bar motto is "Travel around Japan by drinking sake"... Nice.

Lineup: Mainly they have sake, but other kinds such as Awamori, Shochu, and Japanese wine and beer. Dinner is not available, but snacks are available. You can try each original meals.

If you look around inside the bar, you will find art and snack menu.

You can see some appetizer on the right side of below map. This bar have a rare snack(appetizer), so it is enough even if you only looking. But if you are getting your interest, let's order!

Look above your position! You can see the other menu!

In the counter, it has a lot of sake glasses!

Also can see a lot of sake in the kitchen! (*´﹃｀*)

Atomosphere inside the bar is like this. Owner and customer is close and that is nice.

Get Sake now!

Today is the first day to come this Kunizake-ya in this year, so I ask recommend sake.

If you come here for the first time, you can tell your favorite and condition, and the owner tells you his recommendation so do not hesitate to ask anything to the owner.

Sake now come to here!

This sake is from Higashimurayama, Tokyo and seems opaque yellow color. I getting surprized become this sake is from Tokyo.

Put sake into the mouth,

"OMG! So greeeeeeeaaaaaat!"

During tasting, I noticed good and light scent. After that, I notice that left fresh, lightly-sweet and great bitter taste to the mouth. This sake treat my body.

This bar's average alcohol price is about 750 JPY so it is reasonable. Also, this bar mainly choose seasonal and limited sake.

You will notice the sake world is HUGE, and you could find your favourite sake!

After drink above drink, go on to the next one!

Me: "Can I get other recommend drink? Also, can I get recommend snack?"

Then he serve me peanuts. It is made in Chiba prefecture. It is small, but taste is good.

It is sweet so best combination for sake.

Then I got next sake. This sake name "Yamahai Gin".(山廃众)

This sake is different from the last sake. It seems clear so I expect that is also good sake. This sake is from Wakayama prefecture. My mind is now move into Wakayama.

Now I put it in my mouth, and I say "Obviously great!".

Owner know my favorite.

なんと滋味深い味なんだろう。山廃純米原酒ということもあり、香り立ちはそれほどではないのですが、濃厚な味わいの中に力強さを感じる日本酒の原点を感じさせられるお酒です。手間をかけて作られた蔵の技術力の高さを感じることのできる素晴らしいお酒ですね。ワインで言うところのボルドータイプにあたるのかな。

That taste seems good for my body. Smell is not so good but taste is thick so I think how this manufacturer have good quality. If I compare this sake with the wine, it is like Bordeaux wine.

Eat peanuts and drink sake, and I say "This combination is so good."

Sake and peanuts combo is ultra good!

I cannot drink sake without snacks. Of course, sake and sashimi combo is the best but peanuts and sake combo is also good so you should try it.

You can find a good combination because this bar has a lot of snacks.

I consumed two great special sake, so I go back home with a good feeling.

Place code

Drink responsibility

Go there no more than two members and go home soon after drink! (You MUST contact the bar if you let more than two members)

DO NOT SMOKE AT THERE

DO NOT TAKE PICTURE W/O CONSENT!

Follow these rules and enjoy drink!

Next time, I will go to Yokohama to find another good place to drink.

Lastly, from the owner Tuchiya, sent messages to travelers in Japan!

Messages from owner Tsuchiya

In Japan, has excellent environment. From Subarctic to Temperature Climate, and each area's culture made a difference in sake, shochu, and wine. If you travel to Japan, you should try their original sake!

I introduced these sakes

"Yamori Shikomi #3 Jyunmai-Origarami-Kisyu"

Made by Toshimaya-Shuzo K.K.

3-14-10 Hisayonekawa-Cho, Higashimurayama-shi Tokyo Japan

TEL +81-42-391-0601 / FAX +81-42-391-1983

http://www.toshimayasyuzou.co.jp

"Gin Yamahai-Jyunmai-Genshu"

Made by Shibata Shuzo-jo Co.L.P.

39 Kanzui, Hokkyu-Cho, Okazaki-shi Aichi Japan

TEL +81-564-84-2007 / FAX +81-564-84-2785

http://www.kounotsukasa.co.jp

Snacks

Peanuts made from Chiba

Bar information

Name: KUNIZAKE-YA

Address: 1-20-11 Ginza, 1F Ito bldg, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Japan

TEL: +81-3-3563-8300

Business hours: 5:30 PM-11:00 PM

Closed: Sunday, Japanese holiday and Monday on 4th week in the month. Sometimes they change close time and date due to out for buy sake. I recommend you to check close date/time on Facebook.

Misc.: You cannot smoke there, and this bar is small so you should not visit with so many people. If you go there more than two people, you MUST contact the owner

Cell phone coverage: Softbank, au, and Docomo.

Wi-Fi: Not available

Access:

By train:

About 4 minutes by walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line, Ginza Icchome station A1/A2 exit

About 5 minutes by walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line, Shintomicho station #1/#2 two exit

About 6 minutes by walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya/Toei Subway Asakusa line, Higashiginza station #3 exit

About 6 minutes by walk from Toei subway Asakusa line, Takaracho A1 exit

About 10 minutes by walk from JR Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku line Yurakucho station

By bus:

About 8 minutes by walk from Toei bus route "都03,04,05, and 業10", Ginza 4-Chome stop

Official website: http://kunizakeya.jp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kunizakeya/

Experience Okonomiyaki Cooking at Otafuku Sauce's Classroom

2018-11-17T00:00:00+09:00

In Japan, Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki can cook in their home, but it is not delicious as much as like restaurant.

In Otafuku Sauce, which is famous for Okonomiyaki sauce distributor, they have the cooking class. It is easy to join, and they will teach us how to cook Okonomiyaki/Takoyaki.

That company headquarter is located in Hiroshima prefecture, but they also have the office in Tokyo so that you can join to class in Tokyo.

These classes attendance fee are less than 1000 JPY(≒9USD), so you may not hesitate to join that!

Joined to Okonomiyaki cooking class

This time, I participate in basic Okonomiyaki class.

It is the primary target for the business person and held from 7 PM to 8:30 PM so I joined that class from after hours.

Attendance fee is 700 JPY(≒6.5USD) per person, and you just have to bring apron and sling(to cover your hair).

The classroom is located near Kiba station and named "Otafuku Tokyo Honbu Okonomiyaki Kensyu Center"(オタフク東京本部お好み焼き研修センター), so you can walk there about 5 minutes from the station.

At that building, they have a basic class and for business class.

In the first floor, they have the shop, and you can see/purchase their items.

After you register and pay attendance fee at the cashier, move to the 2nd floor and let's get started!

First, you can see a model Okonomiyaki that cooked by the teacher

Utensil and ingredients are already put on each table.

Cabbages are already cut so you can cook Okonomiyaki from now!

This time, we use Okonomiyaki cooking set that distributed by Otafuku Sauce.

At first, the teacher teaches us Okonomiyaki basics and history of Otafuku Sauce and then demonstrate how to make Okonomiyaki.

The instructor will tell us how to cook Okonomiyaki with the fluffy inside and crunchy outside.

After you listen to the instruction, let's start cooking!

Each table starting to make with remembering instruction.

We are joined to this class with four members so split with two members, and make a dough.

Below of these pictures are taken by the writer.

Dissolve sauce(dashi) into the water, and mix well.

Put Okonomiyaki powder to make the dough.

Put dough and other ingredients...

And then, let's start to mix 'em.

Put a bunch of veggies but put only a few amounts of doughs so it will be healthy Okonomiyaki!

Finally, we are challenging to bake it

Put mixed dough into the pre-heated pan.

Extend the dough, but be aware to thickness. Don't make it too thin but don't make it too thick.

Once the dough becomes baked well, put meat and then turn it.

These technique needs to pay attention... and...

Success!!!

That dough turned over without collapse.

Put cover to the pan and continue to bake.

Each tables students are working hard!

When both side baked well, you can eat it!

Eat it with every student and the instructor!

You can try many kinds of sauce while eating Okonomiyaki.

Lastly, you can get gift from the class!

That gift contains Okonomyaki making kit and Yakisoba sauce. These items for remembering this lesson.

Optionally, you can get a small present if you upload this classroom's picture to SNS, such as Facebook or Instagram. At this time, I got Rakkyozuke(Pickled Shallots)!

I satisfied with this course because I enjoyed this experience and can eat good taste Okonomiyaki, also can get the gift.

While I'm writing now, they do not have the class for foreigners, but they might be set classroom depends on visitors to Japan.

Details

Name："Otafuku Tokyo Honbu" Wood Place

Address：Otafuku Tokyo Honbu Bldg. 5-6-11 Kiba, Koto-ku Tokyo Japan

Telephone： Okonomiyaki dept. in Tokyo branch. (OTAFUKU SAUCE CO., LTD.)

+81-3-5245-3714 (9:30 AM～6:00 PM: Only available in Japanese language)

定休日：土・日・祝日・年末年始・お盆休業日・10月1日

Business day: Weekday without new years holiday and specific days.

Homepage：Information about Okonomiyaki classes in Tokyo area (Only available in the Japanese language)

https://www.otafuku.co.jp/laboratory/event/tokyo.html

Otafuku sauce official website(Only available in the Japanese language)

https://www.otafuku.co.jp/sp/index.html

Visit summer event,"Akita Toro Matsuri" and stay 1-day at hotel in Akita! You can make travel plan without using tour company!

2018-07-31T00:00:00+09:00

Each summer, every place have summer festival. This time, I will introduce you travel plan name "Akita Toro Matsuri" with 1day-stay in hotel.

Toro has two parts: pole and lantern. Toro pole is inspired by an ear of rice, and Toro lantern is inspired by rice bag.

Put the Toro on forehead, shoulder, or back to pray good harvest.

This event was designated as important intangible cultural assets.

It is held from August 3rd to August 6th in every year. It start from Akita station west gate to Akita bank head quater. In this event area, have Akita art musium, Akita castle hotel and 2-chome bashi bridge.

Travel plan

To see this event, you can use tour plan that is planned by tour company, but I'm not recommend that you use that because these plan includes near area sightseeing so you need three days break to use this plan.

So this time, I introduce you individual tour.

You will need make reservation about airplane or shinkansen ticket, hotel, and event seat.

Access method

To access from Tokyo to Akita, you can choose airplane or shinkansen. If you choose airplane one, you can choose Japan Airline(JAL) or All Nippon Airline(ANA) and sum of these carrier, they have 9 round trip flights. Filght time about 1 hour 10 minutes from Haneda airport. When you arrive to Akita airport, you can use bus to access to Akita station. It need 930JPY, and took 40 minutes to arrive to destination.

That bus's deperture time is designated to arrival flight so it almost have not wait time.

If you choose shinkansen one, you can use Komachi superexpress from Tokyo station and it will took 3 hour 45 minutes.

Airplane one is more cheaper than shinkansen when you use early reservation discount. If you want to use it, you should make reservation from Februry 1st.

Hotel

It is hard to make reservation because tour company will make a lot of reservation because this event date is determined. Cancel fee is vary by hotel but not cause from very early date.

If you choose hotel, I recommend that you should choose west exist side hotel because event place is locate in west exit side, and have department store so it is convenitent to buy souvenir. I choose "Richmond Akitaeki-mae Hotel" because I used it before for business.

Richmond hotel is chain store-type hotel, that expand in Japan. Room is clean and nice.

Event seat

At last, make reserve for event seat. To do it, visit Official event website.

In 2017, event seat reservation is start from May 1st, 10AM JST by using internet, telephone, fax, and desk. Event seat prices are indicate below:

2100(A-class seat),2600(S-class seat),20000(exclusive seat)JPY

When they confirm your reservation, they send a bill so you send your money to them by wire transfer. After you send your money to them, they send seat information and guide books.

When you arrive to Akita, should eat sweets to break

And... I arrived to event place! But it start from night so you should not arrive so early. When arrive to Akita, you should go to cafe and eat sweets to break. I choose "Kanmidokoro Mugen-chabo", because it is near from station. In this cafe, Matcha ice and "Kinako-kuromitsu" parfait. Also, you can use takeout service when you order "Anmitsu", matcha parfairt,etc..., so it is good for rest and eat in hotel.

Toro matsuri

After you have rest at hotel, you should eat dinner early and go to your event seat. When you try to get there, have a lot of stands. They serve food such as "Yakitori", "Ikayaki", "Yakisoba" so you can buy one of them food and eat at your seat, but when event start, you will become busy by stand up/sit down/take picture so it is difficult to eat in rest-mind.

I reserve 5 seats, and it is located in center of road, and sit back-to-back with each other person. You cannot sit there before 30 minutes from start, so you must be done to go to bathroom because it will become extremely crowded.

Event schedule is about: 6:50 PM...enter Toro, 7:25 PM...Toro performance, 8:35 PM... Picture time.

When it start, Toro enter to the road.

Each towns, companies Toro enter to the roads and show their performances. It also have children's Toro, and they show training results with Taiko/flute sounds.

Some of Toro looks have about 10 meter so it is so powerful than you expect.

Next day of that event, walk and looks around station.

Next day of that event, you should wake up late, and walk around Akita station before you will go back to your home.

In the morning and afternoon, In Akita art museum, some groups compare their Toro technics.

Opposite side of "Hikoroji" road, and walk that, you will arrive to Kubota-jo castle.

In roadside of that road, you can see full-broom lotus frower.

It is hot so you should eat Akita's soul food, name "Babahera", and "Inaniwa udon".

Even you stay only one or two days, you can enjoy this travel because you can eat good food.

More detail

Name: Kanmidokoro Mugen-chabo

Address: 2-4-12 Nakadori, Akita-city, Akita Japan

TEL: +81-18-825-2263

Business hours: 11:00 AM~7:00 PM (Last order is at 6:30 PM）

Access: Walk five minutes from Akita station

Payment method: Cash only

Smoking space: None

Official website: http://www.mugendo.jp/restaurant/ekimae.html

Map：

Name: Satoyosuke Akita branch

Address: B1F Seibu Akita branch 2-6-1 Nakadori, Akita-city Akita Japan

TEL: +81-18-834-1720

Business hours: 11:00 AM~9:00 PM（Last order is at 8:00 PM）

Access: Walk 2 minutes from Akita station

Payment method: Cash/Credit card

Smoking space: Available

Official website：http://www.sato-yoske.co.jp/

Map：

Squishy soap "Konjac Shabon" is good for souvenir in Japan!

2018-06-30T00:00:00+09:00

Usually, soap is hard and color is white. But squishy like jelly soap name "Konjac Shabon" is selling in some shops, so I went to there.

What is "Konjac shabon"?

It is made from nature konjac potato's ingredients. It looks hard but when I touch it, feeling squishy so I think it is new feelings facewashing soap.

Tried wash my hands in the shop

Get off train at Kamakura station and walking Komachi street, I found a soap shop "Kamakura Konjac Shabon - Shinkomachi branch"(鎌倉蒟蒻しゃぼん新小町店). At the front of shop, clark calling people where walking this street with good attitude, so I entered into this shop with no warries. At there, customer can try soap by wash their hands, so I tried it.

There has some kinds of soap name:"Kin"(Gold - Moisty and luster), "Kome"(Moisty), "Sakura"(Clear skin), "Shobu"(Prevent from skin problem), "Sumi"(Fresh). So you can find out what soap will fit to you. All of soaps are Japanese cypress fragrance so you will feel good while you are using this. These soaps can use 1~1.5months if you use 2 times per day.

I used "Shobu" type soap. Grab it and give some water to my hand to whipping. I feel good and will become addict because it is squishy.

Scrubing...!

Clark told me about "You can compare result if you wash only one hands", so I washed only left hand. Above photo is representing that. In this photo, maybe it is difficult to compare, but compare with right hand, left hand becomes whiter. Whip is smoothy and moistured bit.

In "Kin(Moisture and Luster)" type soap, it include gold powder so you may exprerience luxuary life.

This soap is popular souvenir in Japan, and selling in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa and Hyogo area, about 15 shops. When you will visit these areas, you can try this soap at shop.

Name: Kamakura Konjac Shabon Kamakura Shinkomachi Branch(Expanding about 15 shops)

Address: 2-2-24 Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa

TEL: 0120-080-469(Cannot calling from outside of Japan)

Business Hours: 10:00 AM~6:00 PM

Access: Walk 1minute from JR Kamakura station east exit

Official website:http://konnyaku-shabon.com/

Yoshimasa Asikaga 's villa, "Ginkaku-ji" in Kyoto

2018-03-26T00:00:00+09:00

One of the most famous villa in Muromachi period is Kinkakuji, that is built by 3rd generation shogun of Muromachi shogunate "Yoshimitsu Asikaga".

Today, I will introduce Ginkakuji, that is built by 8th generation shogun of that shogunate "Yoshimasa Ashikaga".

This villa is based on Zen spirits and a fruit of Higashiyama culture

Kinkakuji has a official name, that is "Rokuonji". Similarly, Ginkakuji has official name that is "Jishoji".

Each of these buildings are used as villa for these shoguns. But after these shoguns pass away, these villas are changed to temples.

Well, at Ginkakuji, you cannot find out silver color on the front so you may have a question "Why this temple have not have silver color because Gin(銀) means silver?".

This reason is by the culture. At that time is Higashiyama Bunka(literally, Culture) Period, so that villa/temple is built based on zen spirits and "Wabi,Sabi".

To go to Ginkakuji, walk through Ginkakuji Bashi bridge.

This area is crowded in holiday...weekday... everyday!

This temple is big like Kinkakuji. I know that by precinct map.

大人500円を納めると、パンフレットと御札までいただけます。

Pay 500 JPY(adult) to the temple, you can get panphlet and a good luck charm.

Ginkaku's official name is "Ginkaku-Kan-non-den". It is confusable.

Ginkaku Kan-non-den

From the entrance, you can find a Japanese pine tree that is well-maintained by the artisan. On the right side, you will see...

National treasure Ginkaku. It is simple but have a charm woody-building so I want to see it for hours.

Zen-Ami Sakutei and Togudo

Look at the other one side. Near the Ginkaku, you can find out "Kincho-chi"(Kincho pond) and "Karesansui Tei-en"(Karesansui garden). These are form "Chisen-shiki Kaiyu Teien".

Karesansui Tei-en means garden that made with out of water.

Chisen-shiki Kaiyu Teien means enjoy look garden by walk around the ponds.

I uploaded photos below, and building that is in right side of photo is Ginkaku, and left side is Nishiki Kagami Ike(Pond). Softly-curved pond ,frame form, and garden plants are so great.

This Ginkakuji Temple's garden call "Zen-ami Sakutei".

And this modern design mountain mades from sand name "Kougetsu-dai". This mountain height is about 180cm(5.9ft).

Ginshadan, that is show in below photo. I remembered my school trip because I was visit at that time.

Famous composition from main temple side is so great.

Then, I prayed in main temple.

In the side of temple, you will find simple buiilding. But that building is national treasure. I almost missed out that.

This building name Togudo. That building can find in the right side of below photo. It looks so great.

Discover garden

In this garden, it has so many trees,up and down so you can feel good while walking. After walk several minutes, I found a big tree that is aged 500 years.

That tree has complexed branch so I confirmed that tree aged for a long year.

Before I visit there, it was rained so I can find a lot of mosses.

And the next, you will look springwater that is used Yoshimasa for make a Japanese tea.

From top of the mountain, you will see a Gingakuji garden.

When go down from that mountain, I admired to the balance of camellia and moss contrast.

And... Nishiki-Kagami Ike(pond), Ginkaku, Pine tree... These flowers/trees becomes Japanese garden becomes beautiful.

At the last of specified route, you cann see Ginkaku from the backside. Simple but beautiful.

And new souvenier shop and bathroom(toilets) so it is good.

More information

Name：Jishoji(Ginkakuji)

Address：2 Ginkakuji-cho,Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi Kyoto 606-8402 Japan

Telephone number：+81-75-771-5725

Official website：http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/g_about.html

Entrance fee：Adult(High school students or older) 500 JPY,Primary/Middle school students 300 JPY

Operation hours：Summer season(3/1-11/30) 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Winter season(12/1-2/28 or 2/29) 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Do you want to marriage with someone? You should go to Higashiyama, Kyoto!

2018-03-26T00:00:00+09:00

Landmark in Higashiyama

Yasakano-to is landmark of Higashiyama area.

In that area, have a lots of famous temple/shrine such as Yasaka shrine, Kodaiji temple, Ken-nin-ji temple.

Many of tourist goes to this ancient city because they can feel nostalgy.

But at this time, I will introduce small, but popular shrine. I recommend that you visit there while/after you see/visit famous place.

I was start tour from Gion-Shijyo Station!

From that station to that temple/shrine, you will walk 15 minutes.

From JR Kyoto Station, you should transfer to Keihan-Dentetsu at Tofukuji Station.

When you arrive at Gion-Shijyo Station, exit there by going to Yasaka-Shrine entrance.

Then you type "Yasui Konpira-gu" in search box of Google Maps.

That map will guide near Kenjin-ji temple, and you will arrive to Yasui Konpira-gu in 5 minutes by walk after you find Kenjin-ji temple.

Wish to make marriage at there!

My destination at that day is Yasui Konpria-gu that was famous by this rumor:"Break off relationship/Make marriage may becomes true by go to this shrine".

This shrine has small site, so when you walk approach, you can find Chozu-ya.

At there, you need wash your hands.

After wash your hands, look at the other sides. You can find a pile of papers!

When I looks around that, I found amulet. If you want to make your wish comes true, write your wish and paste to there.

When I gaze it, I felt special power.

On the desk, shrine officer wrote instruction. This amulet name Katashiro.

Katashiro becomes scapegoat for us. This amulate must be paste to center-gouge-outed stone name "Hi"(Not greetings).

Now I try it. Put 100yen into offering box and write who I want to break-off relationship and want to marrage, then I goto end of a line.

I wait for 15 mintues,I pass through in front of that stone and back side of that stone. While I was doing, I prayed my wish with holding Katasiro in my hand.

To find out correct pray style, visit official website.

When you done it, put glue onto Katashiro.

Paste it on that stone.

It is so huge so I amaze for it.

I think none of people know this really shape.

When you travel to Higashiyama, should visit to this shrine!

More informatoin

Name: Yasui Konpira-gu

Address: Shimo-benten-cho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi Kyoto 605-0823 Japan

TEL: +81755615127

Official website:http://www.yasui-konpiragu.or.jp/

Experience Japanese style afternoon tea in Tokyo!

2018-03-23T00:00:00+09:00

"Afternoon tea", which is usually eat and drink scone, sandwitch and tarte with tea.

But, at this time, I will introduce "Japanese style afternoon tea".

When I saw foods, I am amazed because it seems very new, also can enjoy see design!

The Prince Gallery Tokyo-Kioicho

Before this build is built, it has "Akasaka Prince Hotel".

"The Prince Gallery Tokyo-Kioicho" is managed by Prince Hotel from 30th floor to 36 floor in this building.

You can stay in here, but today I visit 35th floor, which has lounge name "Sky-gallery Lounge Levita".

First, I came to entrance of the tower. Flower objet can use as landmark.

After enter this building, I went to 36th floor by elevator.

When I get off it, I saw a beautiful scene from big window.

I went to downstairs, which has "Lounge Levita" by using spiral staircase.

Only about 10 tables in there so it is not wide room, but has big window and high ceiling so I feel this room is so wide.

Start from the appetizer

Table seems tidy by default.

At this time, I make a reservation by using "Ikyu.com" and choose exclusive plan that has normal afternoon tea with a champagne for toast and dessert plate.

First, cheers with rosé champagne!

Lunch is from three appetizers.

Inside a small bowl, has vegitable food. It will remember spring because has green and pink colors.

Inside the other one small bowl, has well-boiled octopus and under that, adzuki beans.

So last one small bowl has Yu Lin Chi(Fried Chicken - Chinese style - w/ sesame oil sauce). Eat it with crunchy cracker!

You can choose drink from about ten kinds of tea and about six kinds of coffee.

First, I chose Earl Gray Tea because I love it.

Smell is very nice and can be relax.

Tea and coffee are served as pot, so can drink upto 2 or 3 cups at one time.

Ball sushi with afternoon tea

Main plate is mainly have sushi.

It seems Japanese Style, aren't it?

Cuty-round shape temari(a traditional Japanese ball) sushi is looks good!

Colorful foods, and looks delicious!!

It looks like afternoon tea lack.

I feel difficult to decide that I eat first.

Left-upper side is prawn temari sushi, Right-upper side is a red sea bream temari sushi, and other one is an eel cheese roll.

All of them can eat it at a bite.

Upper one is soft-shell crab roll

It is so luxuary and delicious!

2nd drink, I chose berry tea.

Taste is not only sweet but also has sour taste. Also, I felt berry smell, too.

And... Three gorgeous sushi!

Upper side one's sushi is using dried soybean milk skin. Right down side one is inari sushi.

This sushi is so colorful.

Inside a Inari sushi, has salmon roe, broad bean, bamboo shoot, and canola flower so it can feel spring. Also, it put gold foil so can see luxuary.

Strawberry sushi is using cherry leaf, and bowl is using heart-shaped wafer cake.

I think it is well-designed.

And Japanese sweet.

Colors, and sweetness are nice.

Ease dessert are good so delicious. Also, if you just see it, you can enjoy so much.

Last: Dessert plate!

I was full but this plan is special, so staff deliverd dessert plate at the last.

Unexpectedly gorgeous!

Biscotti, macaron, shoe color are color is light so beautiful.

I eat sweets with coffee.

Hand drip coffee is so delicious!

From first to last, all of them are cute, beautiful and delicious so I amazed so many times!

I was so excite.

I strongly recommend to try to Japanese style afternoon tea.

At this time, use Ikyu.com exclusive plan, but usually without champagne and dessert plate course menu, only 5,400 JPY(excluded service fee).

At same floor, has Japanese dinning name "Souten", can serve same course(excluded drink), only 4,000 JPY(exlcuded service fee).

Afternoon tea service menu changed by the season, so you can excite what will they serve!!

More information

Name: The Price Gallery Tokyo-Kioicho Sky gallery lounge Levita

Address: 35th floor of The Prince Gallery Tokyo-Kioicho, 1-2 Kioicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo Japan

Access: Tokyo metro Ginza line/Marunouchi line,1 minute from Akasakamitsuke station Akasaka underground walk D exit. Tokyo metro Nanboku line 9-a exit,2 minutes from Hanzomon line exit number 7. 1 minute from Tokyo metro Yurakcho line 9-b exit.

Homepage：http://www.princehotels.co.jp/kioicho/dining/levita/

Hilton Tokyo's Strawberry Fair is a good fair in the spring!

2018-03-15T00:00:00+09:00

Every year, strawberry fair always hold in Hillton Tokyo.

It is very popular and famous, so this event hold for a half year. Despite that duration, it is difficult for a make reservation.

I went to there in 2017, but I want to eat decilious dessert so I went there in this year(2018) again!

This event hold in four restraunts

Strawberry fair was hold only in restraunt name "Marble Lounge" in Hillton Tokyo, but that restraunt cannot afford to serve food to so many people, so now, we can enjoy this event in four restraunts("Marble Lounge"+3 restraunts) and can enjoy strawberry desserts.

In "Marble Lounge", you can eat and enjoy all kinds of dessert, but in other three restraunts, you can eat some kinds of dessert.

If you went other three restraunts, even though you can enjoy many kinds of foods, so you can enjoy it!

Last year, in "Marble Lounge", Restraunt had a plan that I can enjoy both dinner buffet and strawberry dessert buffet.

They have so many kinds of dessert, so I can not eat all kinds but it was so delicious.

If you want to see last year's report,please look this page。

In this year, I choose a plan that is all-you-can-eat dim sum at lunch with strawberry buffet in Chinese restraunt name "Oucho"(literally, "dynasty").

They have many variation of dim sum

Like other restraunts, this restraunt also come many people so this restraunt have a line in front of restraunt.

Enter into there and look at my table, I found serviette that printed art that is image Strawberry fair.

In dessert corner, I found so many kinds of yummy strawberry desserts!!

You can pick dessert as you like(=buffet style).

And... Do not forget all-you-can-eat dim sum!

For eat that, you have to make order. You can choose about ten kinds of dim sum and can order as you want to eat but in this season, many people to come there so restraunt have difficult to get order from customer so they are serving all kinds of that. After eat all that, you can make order that you want to eat.

That service serve for 90 minutes and last order is 15 minute before it end.

One by one, they delivered dim sums.

First, on the right of picture, "Pushed tofu with white celery" and on the left, "Three mushrooms soup with crab meat".

It can order only one time.

They continue to deliver dim sums.

"Shrimp entrained steamed dumplings" and "Bunmeym". It is easy to eat because it is small.

"Shrimp, pork, chicken filled flower burned" It seems that pink color is image of cherry blossoms.

"Jade shrimp dumplings with chives" It is a dim sum that green is thought of flower leaves.

In addition, "pork burned" and "glutinous rice meat dumpling".

Next is deep-fried food.

The picture on the left is "Shrimp, fried fried dumplings with fish", right is "fried shrimp dumpling", and "cheese spring roll".

Everything was crispy and tasty!

At the end is "vegetable fried noodles".

Because everything is little by little, I received all kinds of delicious.

However, because there is also have dessert, the second order of dim sum was a give up lol

Awesome strawberry dessert!!!

You can choose fifteen kinds of dessert that is provided by Marble lounge.

Each desserts are cute so it is difficult to choose.

You will be a greedy and get a lot!

I found that so many tarte, macaron and strawberry.

There was also a chocolate fountain to chocolate over marshmallows and madeleines!

I feel happy because I can only pick strawberry!!

甘いスイーツにいちごの甘酸っぱさがぴったりです。

These are good combination with sweety cake and sweet and sour taste strawberry.

スイーツブッフェは、食べ放題の90分中、好きなだけ取りに行けますよ。

You can get food from sweets buffet during all-you-can-eat time(90min.).

I enjoyed 90 minutes.

Strawberry fair in Hillton Tokyo can enjoy from end of the year to May!

You should go to that fair every spring!

Details

Name: Hillton Tokyo

Address: 6-6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0023 Tokyo Japan

Access: Walk 10 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station, walk 2 minutes from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Nishi-Shinjuku Station C8 Exit, or walk 3 minutes from Toei Subway Tocho-mae Station.

Official homepage: http://hiltonhotels.jp/hotel/kanto/hilton-tokyoStrawberry fair information: "Oucho"'s lunch... Adult: 4,000 JPY

"Marble Lounge"'s dessert buffet... Adult in weekday: 3,900 JPY, Adult in weekend and holiday: 4,050JPY *Excluded sales tax and service fee

* These restraunts provided other many plans.

"Sweets ordered buffet" that you can order as many elegant sweets as you want

2018-03-05T00:00:00+09:00

In England, there is a custom of "AfternoonTea" which enjoys afternoon time with tea and confectionery.

You can get it at the hotel's cafe in Japan, but there are places where you are expanding stores under the brand name of "AfternoonTea".

It handling miscellaneous goods, eating and drinking, also expanding stores according to themes such as "Afternoon Tea Living" for sundries and 'Afternoon Tea Room' for eating and drinking.

Since it is deployed nationwide, it can be found in various places in Japan.

Time Limited Event Suites Order Buffet

Afternoon Tea Tearoom offers pasta, salads and desserts, as well as a large selection of tea.

Because tea is mostly offered in pots, you can enjoy 2-3 cups!

At this Afternoon Tea Tearoom, an event called "Sweet Order Buffet" will be held that regularly orders sweets and drinks as much as you like.

It is available for a limited time and limited stores, but very very popular!

Although it looks a little expensive as 3,200 yen per person, AfternoonTea's sweets are very elegant and of good quality.

It is very advantageous to just eat as much as you like and also like drinks!!

(Image quotation: From AfternoonTea site)

It is necessary to make a reservation from a dedicated site, but as soon as an announcement comes out everywhere is occupied in many places and it is often booked It is also a hard time.

Announcement will be made at AfternoonTea site notice. You can also receive it by email once you register for members.

The leading role of this sweet "Strawberry".

There were plenty of spring-like sweets!

I came across Yokohama's Kamioka store. It is located at "Kamio-oka station" of Keihin Kyuko Line and Yokohama municipal subway, and it is within the building directly linked to the station, so it is very accessible.

This shop is like an open space, so it has a very open feeling.

When entering the store, I will explain the sweet order buffet.

Buffet serving time is 120 minutes. The last order is 30 minutes before end.

You can order three from 11 kinds of sweets and 3 types of savory.

Once three have finished eating, the following three types can be ordered.

You can choose from 9 kinds of tea for drinks. Although it is not on the menu, it seemed that coffee could also be ordered.

But, if you come to AfternoonTea, the best thing about you is tea!

Selectable and enjoyable ordering system

So now,start it from pick the first 3 kinds and tea!

At first, "strawberry and tiramisu scone short cake", "strawberry and raspberry parfait", "smoked chicken and cheese French toast sand."

Because all sizes are small, it is a pleasing part of this event that you can enjoy many things a little at a time!

The scone short cake (image lower left) was covered with coffee cream in between, and it was entwined with strawberry sauce. The scones are also good and tasty!!

The parfait (on the center of the image), the raspberry ice was sweet and sour and very refreshing!

French toast (image lower right) is a product that is offered seasonally every year at AfternoonTea. Cheese and smoked chicken are unbearably delicious! One of my favorite menus was included in the buffet this time, it was very lucky!!

You can apply raspberry sauce (center of image) as you like. You can enjoy changing taste.

Although tea ordered Earl Gray that I love, I was taken care of by sweets alone, I forgot to take pictures of tea ...
It was offered properly in a pot!

The 2nd order was "Chocolate Chocolate Brownie", "Strawberry Shortcake", "Scone".

The short cake (image upper left) is a plump cream with fullffy sponge and sweetness. It was easy to eat and it was served well.

Brownie (image on the right) is a sour cream on top. A rough chai cream came out from inside, It was delicious.

And then, the regular scones (under the picture) are cooked with fresh cream and blueberry sauce.

Very crisp, but it also has a moist feeling Recommended items.

Choosing from 14 types is very troublesome, but you can be excited when you choose it.

Third time, we ordered "Strawberry Trifle", "Madeline of Strawberry Chocolate", "Seasonal Ice Cream Cheese".

My stomach has become full, so I took a rest with small things or ice cream.

Even with a buffet, not order going to pick up, but order it and provide it properly, so none is really delicious!

Well, I've got a lot of stomach, but I ordered again what I was greedy last, which means last order.

"Strawberry and tiramisu scone shortcake", "smoked chicken and cheese french toast sand", "chai cream's chocolate brownie".

It was quickly 120 minutes.

The sweet order buffet is offered in a composition of seasonal desserts and standard desserts, so you can enjoy a different dessert any time you go.
Goods of AfternoonTea are all very fine, so it is an event of recommendation anyway.

Details

Name: Afternoon Tea Tearoom Kamioka shop

Address: 1-6-1 Kamiokaoka west Konanaka-west, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Wing Kamioka Okaoka 2nd floor.

Phone Number：045-848-7934

Homepage：https://www.afternoon-tea.net/(AfternoonTea)

People who want to see cherry blossoms quickly to "Matsuda's Sakura Festival"

2018-02-26T00:00:00+09:00

"Matsuda Town" located away from the stylish "Yokohama" in Kanagawa Prefecture.

It has many mountains and greenery.

In this Matsuda town, "Kawazu cherry blossoms" which is early blooming cherry blossoms can be enjoyed from around February.

Festivals are also held according to the blooming of the cherry blossoms.

Matsuda's Sakura Festival

In 2018, this year's Matsuda cherry blossom festival is from February 10 (Sat) to March 11 (Sun).

The cherry blossoms are blooming, Nishiheira Park (climbing the hill of the Nishihirahatake park) which is at half way of Mt. Matsuda.

As cherry blossoms are blooming in the middle of the mountain, so you can enjoy while climbing.

In case of train, the nearest station is JR Gotenba Line "Matsuda Station" or Odakyu Line "Shin Matsuda Station".

Shuttle bus take us from Matsuda station to the top of the mountain. It operates at 30-minute intervals and pay 150 yen for adults and 80 yen for children as fare.

However, as far as the summit is not so far, we recommend walking!

As you walk from the station there is a big mark, so it is easy to understand.

We will climb the slope along which the houses line up.

I continue walk, but road becoming a narrow path more and more.

On the way, I also missed the shuttle bus.

I got it! Here is the entrance for the car.

In addition, there is a staircase for pedestrians when walking a little.

Although it has become a steep stairway, since cherry blossoms are also blooming beautifully, let's do our best and climb!

Cherry blossoms looking up while climbing

Because the cherry blossoms are in bloom in the mountains, you can climb while looking at beautiful cherry blossoms.

It was a time of best warranty, so walking in cherry blossoms in full bloom was truly amazing!

In addition, the canola blossoms are also blooming in full bloom of cherry blossoms, the yellow collaboration of the cherry pink and the canola flower makes the cherry blossom festival even more gorgeous!

When walking with such a beautiful flower, foot will also become light.

When the summit comes close, the view of Matsuda town seen from the cherry blossoms is also wonderful.

At the Nishihirahatake Park, the event is also

Nishihirahatake Park at the summit.

Everyone enjoys the view from the cherry blossoms and the summit.

There was a resting place, so I rest in there.

The view from the summit is very special! !

There are also various events at Nishihirahatake Park.

First of all, "Furusato Railway".

Miniature railroad runs in the park.

It costs fares, but it seems to be able to get on.

Because I run in the cherry blossoms, I can have a fun experience!

In addition, in the building, "Hanging dolls" was also exhibited according to the Hinamatsuri festival.

Hanging dolls are said to have started from the Edo period.

At that time, instead of being able to buy an expensive hina doll, it is said that handmade small dolls were made and hung.

Hanging dolls are cherished as an amulet, strawberries troubled us, dogs seem to have meaning to each doll such as birth or health.

It was decorated a lot in the facility and it was superb!

All handmade. That's amazing.

Hina dolls were also decorated.

The Matsuda's cherry blossom festival is full of various things such as light up during the period, there are experience studio !

Since information is also posted on the homepage of Matsuda Town, it is good to check and get an exclusive and special information.

The cherry trees blooming on the slope of the mountain were really beautiful and splendid!

Looking back on the way back to the mountain, the mountain skin was pink.

The early blooming cherry blossoms can be seen from February to March.

There is still very nice so I absolutely recommend! ! !

Detailed information

Name: Matsuda Town Nishihirahatake Park

Address: Matsuda Soryo Matsuda Town, Ashigara-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 2951

Access: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from "Matsuda station" on JR Gotemba Line, about 25 minutes on foot from "Shin Matsuda station" on Odakyu line

Homepage: https: //town.matsuda.kanagawa.jp/ (Matsuda cho Official page)

How to buy Suica Card

2018-02-22T00:00:00+09:00

What is Suica?

When sightseeing Japan by train or bus,One of that are convenient to have transportation named Suica Card. With this, you do not have to buy a ticket every time you ride a train, and even when you shop at a convenience store, you can purchase without using coins or bills, so you can complete check out in a comfortable way.

Issued by East Japan Railway Company, and it is mainly used in the Kanto area, Sendai area, Niigata area. This card is possible to use nationwide, but it can not be used beyond each area. For example, when taking a train at JR Tokyo station (JR East Japan) in the Suica area and take off train at JR Numazu Station (JR Tokai) in the TOICA area, you have to buy a ticket before you ride. If you beyond area, you have to adjust fare at Numazu Station.

Where can I buy it?

It is possible to purchase with Ticket office which is in the station of JR East located in the Suica area or Multifunction ticket vending machine at the station. It does not mean that you can buy any ticket vending machine,you can it in only black frame ticket vending machine like the above image, and it can show menu in Japanese and English.

If you are not good at use machine, you can buy it by say "I want to buy Suica" at the ticket office's staff.

How to buy it with ticket vending machine

1. First, touch "Purchase Suica" at the bottom left of the screen.

2. Select Suica card

"My Suica", "Suica card" and "Charge" items will display in order from the top. This time I selected "Suica card".

My Suica

If you enter personal information (name, gender, date of birth, phone number), then if you lost it, you can pay back by pay the fee. It is necessary to have a passport to verify your identity at the time of refund, and it is a rule that can not use it except the cardholder.

「Suica card」

There is no need for troublesome input of personal information, it can be issued immediately and anyone can use it. But it will not be refunded when you lost it, but I think that it is sufficient here if it is a short stay.

3. Decide the deposit amount and deposit

Select the amount you want to deposit and deposit the amount including deposit 500 yen. If you select 1000 yen, 500 yen will be credited to the balance and deducted 500 yen as deposit .

Suica cards will come out, so I received it and it is done.

How to get on the ticket gate on real

There is a part to insert a ticket at the entrance of the ticket gate. Let's hold Suica because there is a part to read Suica on it. Pick up and you will pass through as it will be successful. When take off train and pass the ticket gate, hold the Suica in the same way and exit.

What should I do if the Suica balance runs short?

When shopping at a convenience store in the station or changing the station that take off and the fare becomes high, the balance may becomes insufficient, you need to charge amount at a least of fare before pass the ticket gate. In such a case there is a settlement machine next to the ticket gate, so you can charge amount at a least of fare and then you can pass ticket gate.

You will no longer use Suica?

Suica which became unnecessary when coming back to your country from Japan can be refunded. A deposit of 500 yen will be added and refunded to the amount of money and deduct the commission of 220 yen from the amount of money that deposited at the ticket office. Please see the official website for details.

Kawazu cherry tree on Miura coast where cherry blossoms can be appreciated even in February

2018-02-19T00:00:00+09:00

Cherry blossom is very famous in Japanese spring season, and Yoshino cherry is famous in cherry blossom.

Usually Yoshino cherry is bloom from March, but in Japan, there are cherry blossoms that begin to bloom earlier than it!

This is "Kawazu Sakura".

It starts to bloom from late January to around February.

It is a cherry blossom whose pink color is deeper than Soy Yoshino.

Festival mode in front of Miura Coast Station

Kawazu cherry tree is famous in Izu area that is in Shizuoka prefecture, but you can see it in other places.

This time, I went to the Miura coast of Miura city, Kanagawa prefecture.

Kawazu cherry blossoms bloom from the Miura coastal station of the Keihin Kyuko line to the periphery of Komatsuga-ike pond.

The cherry blossom festival is also held in accordance with the blooming of the cherry blossoms.

Miura Coastal Station is decorated for spring, and various shops are lined up in front of the station.

In there, it is selling local vegetables, and fishes!

Sakura and Canola flower along the Keihin Kyuko Line

From the station to Komatsuga-ike, we will walk along the Keihin Kyuko line.

On the way, the guide board can see many times, so it's easy to understand to which way should I go to.

After start walking from the Station, cherry blossoms came to be seen soon.

Cherry blossom is explosured to the sun well, so it was blooming very beautifully.

I will walk on the slope next.

Soon, I saw a lot of cherry blossom tree along the railroad track.

Since it has not yet been in full bloom, there were trees with many buds.

Very cute, beautiful pink cherry blossoms.

Canola flowers are under the cherry blossoms, and sunny places bloom magnificent flowers!

The collaboration with cherry blossoms was very nice! !

Looking at the cherry blossoms in sunlight of warmth, I feel spring!

There were many people who came to see the cherry blossoms on tour.

Festivals of Komatsuga-ike and Miura Vegetables

When arriving at Koikeaga-ike, there has many stores and there were people crowded for see cherry blossoms.

This area has not yet been in full bloom, but trees colored pink were lined up beautifully.

When it is in full bloom, it seems to be able to see more wonderful scenery!

Komatsuga-ike seems to be an old pond, and there seems to be stories to be handed down.

On the way back to the station, there was a field of Miura vegetables.

Miura Daikon is famous for Miura vegitables. A splendid Japanese white radish field was spreading.

In the vicinity of the field, Farmers sell vegetables directly and you can purchase cheap and fresh vegetables.

The field is in a place that is a bit elevated, and the train of Keihin Kyuko and cherry blossoms along the railroad look well.

As the train passed, the pink color of the cherry blossoms and the contrast of the red train were lovely!

At the time of full bloom, it looks more beautiful.

Lunch is a popular sushi restraunt!

Lunch is a sushi running sushi "Kaisen" at about 5 minutes on foot from Miura Kaigan(Costral) Station.

It is a very popular restraunt, it has a system waiting for tickets to wait in order.

Although it is running sushi, but lunch time can eat a deal lunch set.

Lunch set is only weekday and Saturday, 1.5 servings lunch set is 918 yen.

With the fish soup, it is very profitable.

Fresh and very tasty!

In addition, we have ordered the tuna sushi that is 20 meals only in a day.

Fat grew and taste feeling like melt!

Basement fish lunch set that changes depending on the day seemed to be popular.

Cherry blossoms can see more and more soon!

Before you see Yoshino cherry tree, Kawazu cherry tree is also wonderful, so please go and see it!

If you are in Miura coast you can enjoy cherry blossoms and have delicious fish too!

Even if these area is cold, but when you see beautiful cherry blossoms, my heart will warm! ! !

Detailed Information

Name: Miura Coastal Cherry Blossom Festival

Homepage: Miura City Tourist Information http://www.miura-info.ne.jp/untitled.htmlsakura.htmlmiurasakura. html

Name: Komatsuga-ike

Name: Running sushi "Kaisen"

Address: Kanagawa Prefecture Minami-shimaura town Minami-miyata 3372-18

Phone number : 0468-89-2565

Homepage: http: //kaisen1990.com/index.html

Seeking sake! (Yokohama: Sakuragi Town Noge Town edition) hanasaku

2018-01-05T00:00:00+09:00

Japanese sake, which is proud of the world, sake.

In the last time I introduced a shop where you can drink sake in Ginza, this time Yokohama will introduce a store named hanasaku in Nogei Town.

For drinkers (aka Nibei), Yokohama Road connecting Tokaido and Yokohama ports in the end of the Edo Period was harvested, in the end of the Edo Period, people knew who they knew, and cut through the northern part of the Nogeyama The road was made, which means that the area became a major point of transportation.

There are a lot of shops that can receive various delicious sake and food at that wild hair, but this time we will introduce wonderful shops that casually stop by women alone or even overseas .

Noge and Sake!

There is "that shop" in Hanasaki Town which is located a bit aside from the main street of Noge.

Get off at JR Sakuragicho station. I will leave the South entrance gate. (You can go by subway, but I will skip this time.)

Exit the ticket gate and head towards Noge Chikamichi on the right.

Get off the stairs and head right in the direction.

Immediately there is a stairway and an escalator that goes upward (Exit South 1: Nogeyama park direction), so go up.

As soon as it gets on the ground there is a convenience store, so go straight ahead while looking at it on your right.

Crossing the pedestrian crossroads, you can find the shop as soon as you enter the alley on your right.

Finally I will arrive at "hanasaku" to introduce this time.

Since a red signboard is at the entrance of the shop, you will soon see.

I am small, but it is a very nice shop. Let's get in.

Well then to the store!

When entering the shop, Mr. Iijima of the manager will welcome you. Every time two or three people correspond to the staff.

On the scale of the shop, 10 table seats and 8 counterparts are prepared, and it is a fashionable drinking shop with a refreshing interior decoration. Because of that, I often see a lady one customer recently. Customers from overseas were also visited after the event held at Minato Mirai 's Pacifico Yokohama the other day. The shop staff here are young, including the manager, but they are very friendly and can interfere with the first person without hesitation.

Even if you are a drinker like me, I will feel comfortable with you, so I visit it frequently.

Although this shop is open for a few years, various sake of various places in Japan are not only provided in accordance with the season, but also when the timing matches, it is rare in famous sake store Because I can drink, there are also many people who frequent like me.

Although drinks are the main sake, beers etc. are also prepared, so you can choose beer at the first cup.

In addition, some snacks are also prepared at this shop according to sake. You can order from the menu prepared in the seat and enjoy it with sake. First of all the daily change will be served so you can enjoy sake alone.

It is the same menu as the red signboard.

A shame Sake

Then let's ask for sake immediately. Besides regular menus in the table, today's recommended menu is prepared. In addition to Japanese sake, recommended snacks are also available, so please have a drink together with the sake of the day. Also reasonable price The reasonable recommendation drink comparison set of sake is prepared, so when asking what to drink it is also interesting to ask it.

At this shop, we will have a staff first.

On this day, it is three kinds of "Lotus Notes Kinpira" "Potato Salad Potato Salad" "Nemuko Goshi". As the menu will change almost every day, the enjoyment of the show is unique to this shop. Sake will proceed!

Well, it is a Japanese sake that I ordered on this day but it is "Kikuhime mountains abolished net rice" from recommendation. Ishikawa Prefecture received sake provided by Kaga Kikuhime Honpo, a male in Hokuriku.

A happy sauce appears on one of the favorite sake, Kikuhime's mountain abandoned. That's excellent.

Although it is an excerpt from the homepage of the warehouse, in this warehouse now it is analyzing and converting the excellent technology and intuition which Mr. has possesses to thoroughly and it is accumulating it as company know-how. Know-how is that the company has a detailed "design drawing" or judgment of how to make it, it is not simply to promote mechanization and computerization.

I understand it well.

Kikuhime is not aiming for sake brewing as an industrial product like a major brewery manufacturer, but wants to continue the sake brewing making the best of materials and human sensitivity And things. Because sake is a luxury goods, I would like to make sake making which makes the most of the human five senses.

That feeling appears in the taste of sake!

Okay, get it!

The color of alcohol is slightly golden color when you look closely.

Happy ,,,. Koooooo ーーーーー. delicious! Too delicious! !

While it tastes distinctive, it is a sake with a sour taste and a solid taste. At the moment of inclusion in the mouth it is rich but tasty umami taste penetrates through the top of the head!

This is amazing. As a drinker, you can enjoy only alcohol, but it is solid enough that you can not lose to suit any type of meal, so you can enjoy it variously as a sake during a meal.

As for the refreshing lineage, because I take advantage of the taste of sake, I am satisfied feeling of alcoholic beverage.

While I was doing it I quickly drank it. Now, next!

What shall we do next? I asked Mr. Iijima of the store manager the recommendation. He is young, but he is one who knows my taste very well so I can ask with confidence.

It came out. From Osu, Limited Liquor Junmyo Ginjo "Phoenix Mida Akira" non-filtered raw sake. It is liquor offered by Kobayashi Sake Brewery located in Tochigi. Although it is a small sake brewery, it produces delicious brands. Recently, it is getting difficult to obtain due to growing demand.

Firstly smell. Hmm? It has a very Muscat fruity scent. I will set it up when I see the label, but I am a little surprised. And the taste is. . .

Wow - ーーーー. delicious! It is elegant and smooth taste with scent. This is also exceptionally delicious.

I can not drink only in winter, so I usually can not see you, but the fun of this season every year is "surprise" of sake. Even the same things are surprising and moving each year.

If you were drinking Phoenix Mida chipping off, you lost access too early. Let's ask something.

Today I tried to ask Chikuzen to boil from recommended.

Because soup stock is working, it is very tasty Chikuzen boil. This is suitable for any sake.

Well. It fits sake. .

I also drunk delicious sake today. Well do you account for soon? I will come again.

This shop is open from 16:30. Why do not you visit the day when you finish work earlier, or when you are off for work?

Next time, look for sake! It is Roppongi ed.

Finally, a message from a young shop owner of hanasaku got a message.

One word from shopkeeper
Wiping out the stiff image of sake
Young people and women, still in sake
people not familiar with Sake of sake etc. to all people

We propose thought and suggestion with customers

Once we have delivered a new discovery, excitement
I am fortunate.

The sake introduced this time

"Kikuhime Sanabashi net rice" (450 yen)

Kikuhime Joint Stock Company
= = Ishikawa ken Hakusan city Tsurugi Shinmachi evening 8

TEL 076-272-1234 (representative)

FAX 076-273-1222

http://www.kikuhime.co.jp/index.html

"Phoenix Mida Akira" (480 yen)

Kobayashi Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Oyama Graduate School of Tochigi Prefecture Graduate School 743

TEL 0285-37-0005

Appetizer

Staying (300 yen)

Boiled Chikuzen (580 yen)

Shop information

Name: Sake with sake and stubborn hanasaku

Address: Kanagawa ken Naka-ku Hanasakamachi 2-60

Tel: 045-325-9215

Opening Hours: 16: 30-24: 00 (23: 00 LO)

Closed Holidays: Normal holiday (except New Year's holidays)

Credit card correspondence: Yes

Mobile phone: SoftBank, au, docomo

Wi-Fi: None

Access:

2 minutes on foot from JR Sakuragicho Station

2 minutes on foot from Sakuragicho Municipal Subway Station

Keihin Kyuko Sunrise 5 minutes on foot from town station

Official website:

http://kulakula.info/hanasaku/index.html

Let's try workshop that making a food sample at "Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya"!

2017-12-30T00:00:00+09:00

In Japan, some food samples often placed on the display of a restaurant!

Do you know that there are places where you can experience making this food sample?

In Kappabashi, Tokyo, you can try it!

Kappabashi is located between Asakusa and Ueno, and "Kappabashi Town Street" is about 800m in shopping district and many shops are joining together.

Many cooking utensils, tableware, confectionery goods etc. are sold in large numbers, and products for shops such as kitchen facilities are also on sale.

There is a food sample store in this shopping district, there are places where you can experience food sample making as well as sales.

"Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya"

The entrance of the shop is like this.

There are many similar food sample shops in shopping districts, so be careful not to make a confuse.

The mark is a soft cream in front of the entrance and an object of shrimp sushi.

This workshop is from 11:00 AM~, 2:00 PM~, 4:00 PM~.

I visit there in Saturday and it was nearly full! About 15 people seemed to be capacity per one time.

Tempura and lettuce can be produced by this workshop.

Tempura: Chooses 2 items from shrimp, pumpkin, eggplant, green pepper, shiitake mushroom, lotus root, sweet potato and so on.

The participation fee is 2,300JPY (one person / tax included), the workshop time is about 60 minutes.

Inside the store, many items such as keychains of food samples and pen stands are on sale.

Like sushi clock, also fun goods.

Also, the history of food samples is introduced.

What I experience this time is to make a food sample using "wax", which is an old way of making and it seems that it is the main way to make using "vinyl resin" now.

Which is wax, which one is vinyl? You may not detect it!

It can be said that making a wax food sample to experience this work-shop is a valuable experience.

Pay the participation fee at reception and start the experience!

First we hear the explanation from the explanatory person and start after seeing the demonstration.

Even if you do not remember the demonstration procedure, it will be fine as they will guide you carefully one by one.

First of all, I made tempura sample.

This time, I tried to "shrimp" and "pumpkin".

From the high position slowly pour yellow wax into hot water(about 40 ℃) to make coating.

Wrap the prepared waxed shrimp by coating!

Next time, challenge to make lettuce sample!

I pour a white wax first. After pour a white wax, I also pour a green wax.

Then submerge them in hot water.As a result the wax extend and the thin lettuce(which will become to lettuce) is now created!

Afterwards, I roll that ...

Now I create round lettuce.

I halve it.

Now I complete about made sample lettuce and tempura!!

Being able to make food with wax was a truly fascinating experience!

Although tempura and lettuce are usually used,but they have special and limited workshop as well.

Berry waffle on the left side and Matcha parfait on the right side indicated in below picture.

In addition, sample kits that you can make sample foods in home are sold in the shop.

Unfortunately, the experience guides are only serving in Japanese languages. I heard that foreign languages should bring their own translators. On that day, there was one foreigner, but Some Japanese family attend with him.

Kappabashi is also close to Asakusa.So After experienced this workshop, Asakusa sightseeing is also good.

Finally, from the shopping street I saw a beautiful sky tree like this.

Detailed information

Name: Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya

Address: 3-7-6 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan(Main building) / 2-25-9 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Japan(annex)

Phone number: 0120-17-1839(Only dialable from Japan; Toll-free)

Closed date: None

Business hours: 10:00 AM ~ 5:30 PM

Fee: 2,300 JPY (one person / tax included), the workshop time is about 60 minutes

Website: http://www.ganso-sample.com/en/

World heritage which was operated for 115 years from the Meiji era! Tomioka Silk Mill[Machine translation]

2017-12-30T00:00:00+09:00

It contributed greatly to the prosperity of the silk industry by the Tomioka Silk Mill that was born in Meiji, Japan proprietary automatic Steering machine.

In addition to the Tomioka silkworks that was involved in prosperity, the Tajima Yahei old house, Takayama corporate site and Arafune Hole are "Tomioka Silk industry and Silk industrial heritage group "It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.

This time, this Tomioka Silk Mill and Ashikake Flower Park Winter Illuminations in a bus tour to observe.

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination Please see this article.

Enhanced tour guide

Access to the Tomioka silk mill was a bus this time, but in the case of a train, it is about 10 minutes on foot from Joshu Line "joshuTomioka station".

However, as the number of trains seems to be small, the car may be useful as well.

Get off the bus from the parking lot and go through the shopping street and you will see the entrance to the Tomioka Silk mill.

Pay the visit fee at the entrance and enter.

The fee for adults is 1,000 yen for adults, 900 yen for adults if it is a group (over 20 people) fee.

There is also a fee for lent voice guidance machines and guided tours by commentators as guidance at various places in the facility.

In addition, some voice guides could be heard for free on their own smartphones. This also corresponded to other languages.

Since we were a group, commentators introduced and explained us.

Depending on the building, there were places where we could not observe at present due to conservation repair work.

A wonderful building from the Meiji era

In front of the entrance is "Higashiokimayujo".

It is said that it was stored in Meiji 5 and stored dried cocoon.

The building seems that the framework is wood and the wall is brick.

It was in a beautiful state that I could not believe it was built in Meiji.

"Jokokan" is a residence of a French teacher hired to teach Japanese about Japanese skill tech.

It can be seen that the boards are assembled in a lattice on the ceiling of the veranda on the second floor, but this is said to be a feature not found in Japanese architecture at the time.

Next time I watched was "Soshijo". It is the place where the work to take raw silk from cocoon was done.

This building can be seen inside.

It is said that the installed machine is an automatic throwing machine after 1964.

It was a solid machine that seemed to start moving even now.

In addition, we were able to visit while receiving explanation, such as the building where the French who was hired as a clinic and leader lived.

It is all the buildings built more than 100 years ago, but because the preservation work is also done, everywhere, it remained very firmly.

Silk also sold

In the Higashiokimayujo, exhibitions of silk and sales of merchandise were also done.

In addition, cocoons and silkworms were also placed.

The silkworms were alive. (It was a bit scary ...)

In addition, it seemed that the demonstration of the work was seen depending on the time.

You can see that it is a historical building, a world heritage.

Potted pot of pass「Oginoya」

The lunch of the "Oginoya" famous for the rice pot of the pass was attached as a tour lunch.

There was time to go to the store of the Oginoya and we could also buy souvenirs.

It looks delicious. It is full-fledged in pottery!

In the parking lot of the shop there was also a big pot stand!

If it is a car, it is not too far from the Tomioka silk Mill, so how about enjoying both?

Detailed information

Name: Tomioka Silk Mill

Name: Tomioka Silk Mill

Website: http://www.tomioka-silk.jp.e.wv.hp.transer.com/tomioka-silk-mill/?_ga=2.7506741.648319184.1514629299-1507469654.1514093683

Name: Oginoya Drive in Yokogawa store

Address: Gunma Prefecture Annaka-shi Matsuida-machi 297-1

Website：http://www.oginoya.co.jp/oginoya02/index.html (only Japanese)

Illuminations of the masterpiece! Ashikaga Flower Park Flower Fantasy 2017 [Machine translation]

2017-12-30T00:00:00+09:00

After all, Illumination in winter!

It's cold, but the air is clear, so the glow of the illumination will come up beautifully.

What we did this time is Ashikaga Flower Park. Flower park famous for wisteria flowers is crowded with illumination in winter.

Three major Illuminations in Japan

Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination of the year 2017 has become a very luxurious one where 4 million classes were used.

The three major illuminations in Japan, Huis Ten Bosch in Nagasaki, Sapporo White Illumination, and was certified.

In the illumination ranking which the night viewing viewer chooses, it is beauty enough to win first place nationwide for the second consecutive year.

The period of winter in 2017 is from October 21, 2017 (Sat) to February 4 (Sun) in 2018.

The lighting time is 16:30-21:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, 21:30). The admission fee is 900 yen for adults and 500 yen for children.

Due to popular illumination, it was very crowded to enter the parking lot, but because we went on a tour this time, tour buses will guide us to the parking lot preferentially, so we could watch them thoroughly.

Full of illumination!

There was a lot of illumination of various themes in the wide garden.

Illuminations with a motif of roses.

The shape of the rose was beautiful like Disney's Beauty and the Beast!

At the high place of the mountain, the illumination which imaged the galactic railroad, the rainbow, the Milky Way, etc. alternately replaced with the sound, the moving illumination was wonderful.

Illuminations of reindeer and sled were also perfect for Christmas.

Flower Castle is a new theme in 2017, directing the light shining while matching the music was so beautiful as to not mind the cold.

There were also illuminations on the theme of the four seasons in Japan.

There were many other illuminations that match other colorful themes.

A lot of colors were represented and it was beautiful!

Grand Illuminations that imaged the Wisteria Flower

Speaking of flower park, Ashikake is a wisteria flower.

The illumination that imaged that flower was the most wonderful!

The purple color was brilliant and it looked like a real wisteria flower.

Although it was viewing for 90 minutes, when you are slowly watching moving illumination, the time is short.

It was illumination full of highlights.

I really recommend you. I would rather you see the real thing than seeing it in the picture!

Because it is cold, please also keep it warm!

Detailed information

Name: Ashikaga Flower Park Flower Fantasy 2017

Address: Hasama-cho Ashikaga-shi Tochigi Prefecture 607

Access: In case of train About 13 minutes on foot from JR Ryomo Line Tomita Station

Website：http://www.ashikaga.co.jp/english/index.html

【Recommended toilet information】 Yokohama Sogo [Machine translation]

2017-11-26T00:00:00+09:00

I use toilets anywhere I go.

That's why why do not you want to go to the cleanest toilet?

I will introduce a beautiful toilet in Japan!

Kanagawa Yokohama Sogo

Yokohama Sogo that can be accessed from the JR Yokohama station via the train station.

It is a department store that people of a wide age range use from young people to elderly people.

The toilet we will introduce this time is the 3rd floor toilet.

The third floor is a women's clothing department, which is a floor where many women stop by.

For that reason it is a very beautiful toilet.

When entering the entrance, the design of this pretty heart motif is given.

Each washroom has a hand dryer (right side) on it.

There are quite a lot of toilets.

The toilet at the back is wider and has a washroom. I think that the size of the stroller is also about to be put together.

Although it is not shown in the photograph, there is a baby bed on the right hand side, so that we can change diapers.

It looks like this inside the toilet.

You can use the equipment on the left side of the toilet to shed the etiquette sound（Otohime）, stop it, use the washlet.

Of course, there is also a disinfectant (top right of the photo) that disinfects the toilet bowl.

Since railings are also attached, elderly people can also use it with confidence.

Baby chairs (photo left) are also included.

In addition, there is a fitting board in the toilet so you can change clothes!

In this way, you can ride and use it.

There are two types of dresser corners sitting like this.

There is a three-way mirror and a magnifying glass, and makeup can be done firmly.

There is also a dresser corner to use while standing.

And even more ...

There is a room dedicated to fitting.

When you open the door ...

There was a chair and a mirror, it was a fabulous construction bigger than the fitting room in the shop!

Anyway, it is a spacious toilet.

There are two restrooms on the 3rd floor but it will be a nice toilet so make sure not to mistake it!

The north side is only female toilets.

Perhaps the female use was made too adept and may not have been made for men!

(Because there are also men on the south, so do not worry)

Detailed information

Name: Sogo Yokohama

Address: 2-18-1 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture

Opening Hours: Basement 2 - 8th Floor 10 am - 8 pm

Website: https://www.sogo-seibu.jp.e.ld.hp.transer.com/foreign/yokohama/

Light up of Kyoto Kodaiji [Machine translation]

2017-11-26T00:00:00+09:00

Kyoto Kodaiji is a temple that North Mandokoro (Nene) who was the main room of Toyotomi Hideyoshi created to mourn Hideyoshi.

A special worship of the evening is held four times a year in the spring, summer, autumn, winter, but it is very popular because it is in the vicinity of Gion.

Previously, I have watched it during the day, but this time I went to a special nightly worship.

Go through Yasaka Shrine and go to Kodaiji

This time, I walked from Keihan Gion Shijo Station.

Tourist information is maintained in the station premises, and guidance in English, Chinese and Korean is enriched.

It is safe because the directions to the popular spot from Gion Shijo station are also substantial.

Therefore, at Gion Shijo Station, it is overflowed by overseas people.

In order to go to Kodaiji, let's aim at the direction of Yasaka Shrine.

As soon as you leave the station, Shijyo-dori is on the Minami-za (taken on 7th October 2012). Currently it is closed during earthquake-proof construction.

When you walk on Shijyo-dori with Minami-za on your left, the vermillion gate will be visible.

I will arrive at Yasaka Shrine when I walk for 10 minutes.

Actually, it seems that it can be seen only in Lawson, Kyoto at this intersection.

It is designed according to the cityscape of Kyoto.

The vermilion gate is full of those wearing kimonos. Correctly, it is called "Orthodox gate".

If you are lucky in the precincts, you can find such a wonderful thing.

The way of "Nene"

Let's go through the precincts of Yasaka Shrine and aim for "Nene".

It is a kind of path with a nice atmosphere, and everyone takes pictures.

Walking for a few minutes, a sign of special worship of autumn appeared in autumn.

"Entokuin" is the place where "Nene" lived for 19 years, after death of Hideyoshi, now it is a temple.

It seems that Kodaiji is on the left.

It seems to climb this slope.

There are many easy-to-understand maps around Yasaka Shrine.

In addition, in the neighborhood there are temples boasting prosperity such as "Chionin" and "Kenninji".

By the way, Kodaiji is a temple of "Kenninji school".

Nightly watching was after sunset, so we had a little more time so we went to a place that passed Kodaiji.

As you go south towards "Nene", you can see Kodaiji Park on the left side.

The Yasaka tower, seen from the edge of the park, is different. I enjoyed twilight for a while.

Lighting up at Kodaiji Temple

Well, I went back to Kodaiji in order to see the intended light up.

As you climb up the slope you confirmed beforehand, it is beautiful !!

An admission fee adult ¥600 will be paid and I will walk on the lighted up aisle.

There is a bridge on top of the pond. This bridge is called "Garyoro" and is said to be named because it resembles the dragon's back.

As soon as I arrived at "Hojoteien", projection mapping was done.

Purple or red circles are drawn on white sand.

It is "Chokushimon" that is hidden by a weeping cherry tree.

It is a collaboration between the historical temples and the projection mapping of modern technology.

In the night viewing, there is a theme related to the temple every year, and this year (2017) was attached with the theme "The temple of a woman who loved Momoyama culture" (Nene).

It is a taste that matches your theme. When you visit, it is also interesting to worship while conscious of the subject!

Furthermore, "Chokushimon" is beautiful if it is from the left side.

Projection mapping is clear to the undulations of white sand.

By the way, this is "Hojoteien" like this when it is daytime.

The white sand here is expressive, at this time, the back of the dragon was represented by stones and moss.

Furthermore, if the season of cherry blossoms is "a branch cherry blossom in Hojoteien" makes me feel feminine kindness.

Now it's the main "Garyu-pond".

The maple of red and green that is reflected on the surface of the water is beautiful.

Kodaiji temple premises is very large and I will walk along the lantern road.

Beyond, a lively bamboo grove was visible.

As I looked closer, the tension also got better. Again, Japanese bamboo grove is only famous abroad as Bamboo forest on behalf of Arashiyama.

When the worship finished, I suddenly looked up, it was a full moon, it felt a little feeling.

Finally, only a little "Entokuin"

In fact, this time, I also watched the night view of Entokuin.

When entering the yellow flowers in front of "Karamon", it was very impressive with the dignity.

In the interior, there was also a luxurious sliding door picture that is peculiar to Momoyama culture era.

I thought that somewhere it was frugal, I thought that "Nene" lived here.

There is also a taste in the garden where "Nene" was watching.

After leaving the Entokuin, I walked down the road of "Nene" and went home.

Those who have visited sightseeing during the day, you will feel a different feeling when visiting at night lighting up.

Detailed information

Name: Kodaiji

Address: 526 Shimogawara-cho, Kodai-ji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi 605-0825

Tel: 075-561-9966

Fax: 075-561-7387

Website: http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html

Admission fee: adult ¥600, junior high / high school student ￥250

worship time: 9:00 ~ 17:00 (reception is closed) / light up * special period only after sunset lights ~ 22:00 (End of reception: 21:30)

Name: Entokuin

Address: 〒605 0825 Kyoto-shi, Higashiyama-ku Kodaiji Shimogawara-machi 530

Tel: 075-525-0101

Fax: 075-561-2724

Website: http://www.kodaiji.com/entoku-in/pdf/entokuin_e.pdf

Admission fee: adult (over high school student) ¥600, junior high / high school student ￥200

worship time: 10:00-17:00 (17:30 closing gate)

Name: Yasaka Shrine

Address: 625 Northeast Gion Town Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi 605-0825

Tel: 075-561-6155

Fax: 075-531-1126

Website: http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/

The autumn leaves Jingu Gaien garden rowing trees that can be enjoyed in Tokyo[Machine translation]

2017-11-12T00:00:00+09:00

Autumn is a delicious season of food, but autumn leaves are also beautiful seasons!

The autumn leaves can be seen in mountains where trees grow up, but you can enjoy it even in the city.

Gingko line trees in the city

The Meiji Jingu Gaien which spreads together with Minato Ward Aoyama from Shinjuku Ward Tokyo Kirigaoka in Tokyo.

In the Meiji Jingu Gaien Garden built for the purpose of leaving the accomplishments of Emperor Meiji up to posterity, there are cultural and sports facilities such as the Sculpt Memorial Painting Museum, Jingu Stadium and National Stadium.

There are also ginkgo trees, and autumn leaves very beautiful autumn leaves.

This time it went in early November, so green was still left, but it was colored much yellow.

Gingko trees have sidewalks with sidewalks.

Ginkgo trees are planted on both sides of the sidewalk.

There are some signs that the autumn leaves are progressing and becoming yellow.

Gingko is shining in the blue sky and is beautiful!

Looking at the ginkgo trees from the central road, you can see the Saint Victor Memorial Picture Gallery at the end of a row of trees.

It is a nice view!

It seems to be around every year from mid-November, "Ginkgo festival" is held at that time, it seems that many stalls are opened.

Eating delicious things, looking at beautiful autumn leaves ... There is a sense of taste.

Spot where you can see such nice autumn leaves in Tokyo.

Gingko Namiki at Jingu Outer Garden is recommended as a sightseeing spot!

Zenkoji is also nearby

Zenkoji Tokyo Betsuin is in Minato-ku Aoyama.

It is easy to walk from ginkgo trees, so it is easy because I dropped in a while.

Zenkoji has Honjyo in Nagano.

There was a place where I went into the main street a little.

It is a wonderful mountain gate.

The site inside is not very wide, but there was a massive main hall.

There is such a wonderful temple in the city as well.

While strolling through stylish buildings, it is nice to see something that feels like this.

Detailed information

Name: Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Namiki

Address: Near the Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Access: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line "Gaienmae Station" "Aoyama 1 Chome Station" / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line "Aoyama 1 Chome Station"

Website : http://www.meijijingugaien.jp/english/

Name: Zenkoji Tokyo Betsuin

Address: 3-5-17 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://tesshow.jp/minato/temple_naoyama_zenko.html (only Japanese)

Enjoy autumn with Japanese food! Kaiseki cuisine to eat in Omotesando[Machine translation]

2017-11-12T00:00:00+09:00

This time, we had Japanese Japanese kaiseki at Omotesando in Tokyo.

We will introduce the state of lunch kaiseki using autumn material!

Secretly fashionable cityscape

Famous brands, stylish shops and Omotesando where office buildings line up.

The Japanese restaurant "gatou" on the first floor of the building is the shop I saw this time.

There was an entrance of the shop quietly in the middle of a big building.

The stairs that descended to the basement had flowers decorated beautifully.

If you look carefully, the staircase is covered with materials reminiscent of tatami and you will feel "harmony".

It is a picture from the shop entrance, the inside of the shop, but there is a feeling.

The shop had a counter seat, too.

There is also a private room and you can enjoy your meal slowly in a calm atmosphere.

Kaiseki cuisine that can enjoy the taste of autumn

This time we can choose 2 drinks for the contents of 7 items course.

Although it was a special plan of the ikyu.com Restaurant, it was able to reserve the contents equivalent to 6,200 yen equivalently as 3,900 yen.

I made the first cup of drink, a toast to sparkling wine!

Assorted appetizers! It was served in the kiree and the tension went up! !

It seems that the ginkgo biloba and the leaves of the ginkgo biloba attached to the decoration are in autumn.

In the upper left chrysanthemum, the acidity of ponzu sauce was refreshing.

Under the ginkgo in the upper right, it is fried lotus root. The crunchy texture was fragrant and tasty.

There is also lotus root rice under the bowl of lotus root, which was also good taste here.

In the middle, fried eggs and fried eggs of chicken meat, bottom right is a shellfish.

It is delicious that the body is pre-prepped with the mussel! !

And what is cheese at the bottom left. A chopped yellow pickled radish is included and a collaboration between "Japanese food" and "Western food"! It was very tasty.

making was tuna and snapper sashimi.

The attached radish imagined a ginkgo, and it has been cut out, and the arrangement has been devised!

Sashimi was fresh and sake proceeded.

Three items were sweet breams in the barbecue. Sweet snake is also a seasonal fish in autumn!

Grilled soy sauce, sweet taste. It was a feeling that the taste became more mellow when I got the attached Mioga.

We finished drinking the first sparkling, and made the second wine to white wine.

Subsequently, simmered dish was a turnip. Rice and autumn are delicious seasons.

To a large and respectable turnip, you will be accompanied by sweet miso with chicken!

The colors of spinach also complement the serving.

It was fresh and tasty!

The item deep-fried is tempura. Mai Mushrooms and Peppers.

Mushrooms and season are autumn is not it.

Freshly fried and crisp! It was salty, enjoying the taste of the vegetables, it was nice to have a little salty!

Tightened meals, shako entered rice.

Pickles and miso soup will be served.

The fruit of pepper and pepper is put on rice.

When eating with rice, the spicyness of Japanese peppers is accented and tasty!

Shako was also very tasty.

Dessert is an apricot pudding.

Mellow mellow sweetness was delicious dessert.

In the end, you can choose coffee or tea.

I'm full!

Although the number of items was large even at lunch with all seven items, Japanese food kaiseki think that I can eat even women because there is not much volume of one item.

I enjoyed one item at a time, deliberately enjoying the taste and dishes.

It was a very satisfactory content!

This time it was content using autumn ingredients, but in "gatou" we can have kaiseki using ingredients tailored to the season, so I think that it is recommended for people who want to enjoy Japanese food.

Detailed information

Name: gatou

Address: 5-51-6 Jingumae Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Terraasios Aoyama B1

Access: 3 minutes walk from Omotesando subway subway station B2 / 10 minutes walk from JR Shibuya station / 15 minutes walk from JR Harajuku Station

Phone Number: 03-3406-0990

Opening Hours: ■ Lunch 11:30 ~ 15:00 (LO 13:30)
■ Dinner Weekday 18:00-23:00 (Entering Store 21:00, LO 22 00) / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 17:30 ~ 22:30 (Entering Store 20:30, LO 21:30)

Closed holiday: no breakfast

Service fee: dinner only 10%, table charge 1000 yen (now basic course booked In case of room designation it is free.)

Website: http://www.gatou.com/ (only Japanese)

Let's go for a Hakata day trip, eat Hakata specialty water cook![Machine translation]

2017-10-30T00:00:00+09:00

There are famous foods in each of the land in Japan, but as a specialty there are also many shops, so I'm confused as to which shops to choose.

What do you do in such a case?

Now I think that there are many people searching the Internet , but it is best to ask the locals as well.

If you are not familiar, please check the reviews of the local reviews and shops.

This time I really wanted to eat Hakata's water cooking, I tried picking a shop by listening to information from people from Fukuoka at work but it was a day trip that I did not have time

Water cook (Mizutaki)?

Water cooking is one of hot pot cooking that cooks water in a pot and cooks chicken, vegetables etc and eats it.

There are Hakata and Kansai style, but this time it is Hakata style.

Nagano which is a long-established store of water cooking representing Hakata on Tsushima-ku Road, Fukuoka City.

This is a popular shop in Fukuoka, but reservation is indispensable, but reservation of the night can not be taken quite well, miraculously I take a reservation for Saturday afternoon.

The shop is about 10 minutes on foot from Nakasu Kawabata Subway Line Airport Line.

Well, it's time to start lunch.

First, a of chicken with plenty of collagen. This is rich and delicious.

Chicken is Hakata brand (Hanamidori).

Put some tsukune and vegetables and boil it a little, it is complete.

Delicate, thick and soft chicken meat is a taste that you can keep eating forever.

Finally put rice and eggs, finished Zosui(rice porridge)! !

I am full of stomach. With this, it is roughly 3,000 yen per person.

Traveling around Hakata after a meal

I have a lot of stomach and it is still several hours by the time I go home, so I decided to take a walk with Hakata.
I went from the store past Nakasu Kawabata Station to Hakata Station for now.

There is Susaki Ebisu Shrine a few minutes on foot from Nakasu Kawabata Station.

Mr. Ebisu is worshiped, there seems to be a benefit of business prosperity, harvest prayers, voyage safety.

The funniest thing is that there was a temple called Takifukuji next to this shrine.

This is the temple of Jodo sect that was created between 1615 and 1623. You could be happy if you visit both.

From Suzaki Ebisu shrine past Hakataza, walking further towards Hakata station is Kushida Shrine.

This is the general guardian of Hakata, the locals are called Kushida san.

There is a spiritual spirit with the legend that you can live long when you drink.

In addition, you can see decorative Yamakasa like a photo.

Next to Kushida Shrine, there is Hakata Traditional Crafts Center, where you can see traditional crafts such as Hakata-ori(fabric) and Hakata dolls.

The opening time is from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm closed.but you can visit for free.

While walking with delicious food, it was a fun day trip, but for those who are a bit tired to walk around, I recommend the Fukuoka city center 100 yen bus.

You can use the Fukuoka city center area linking Hakata Station, Kuramoto, Tenjin, and Kyoto station in 100 yen.

For details, please check the website of Nishitetsu Bus.

Detailed information

Name: Mizutaki Nagano

Location: Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka City Hakata-ku, Hakuba-ku 1-6

Business hours: 12: 00-22: 00

Phone number: 092-281-0105 Reservation)

Nearest station: 10 minutes on foot from Nakasu Kawabata Station on subway line

Parking lot: None (using nearby coin parking)

Map:

Name: Shimosuki Ebisu Shrine

Location: Sukazaki, Fukuoka City Fukuoka City 13-8

Name: Hakata Traditional Craft Center

Official website: http: // hakata-dentou-kougeikan.jp/

Name: Fukuoka city center 100 yen bus (Nishitetsu bus)

Official website: http: //www.nishitetsu.jp/bus/rosen/100. html

The highlights of Japanese Three Great Inari "Toyokawa Inari" ...[Machine translation]

2017-10-29T00:00:00+09:00

In Aichi Prefecture there is Toyokawa Inari, one of the Japanese three great Inari.

"Inari", it seems to be a temple, not a shrine.

It was founded in the Muromachi era over 500 years ago, it seems to be known as God of business prosperity and house safety.

Fushimi Inari of Kyoto Torii is a sightseeing spot, but Toyokawa Inari also looked quite impressive.

Broad site and stunning main hall

This time we went by car, but in case of train, change from JR Nagoya station to Iida line at Toyohashi station and get off at Toyokawa station and it is a 3 minute walk and very accessible place.

When entering the entrance, there was a guide map of the site.

It is quite wide.

First, I will head to the main shrine.

There is a big torii, a statue of fox on the left and right.

It is a fox image of a brilliant face.

On the way to the main hall is the Jihokan.

It seems that illustrations and Buddhist images are on display. Currently it is closed and it is only a look, but it was white and a fine building.

After the Jihokan, there is a torii on the straight road leading to the main hall, and there is the main shrine ahead.

It was a very large and magnificent building.

There was a corridor leading from the main shrine to other buildings, but this was also a construction that makes us feel the times.

I have finished my praying at the main shrine and headed to Okunoin and Kitsune mound.

Okunoin and Senbon-noori

On the way to Okunoin, it is Senbon-nobori.

Such "nobori" is put on the way.

This is made by votive (donation).

It is said that there is 1,000 day interest in a votive donation of 2,000 yen per one.

A wish was written on the right side of the "nobori", the address and the name on the left side.

It was a masterpiece that this "nobori" was lined up. It is quite a must-see!

As we went through the Senbon-nobori streets, there was Keiunmon in front of Okunoin.

Going through the gate is Okunoin.

In Okunoin, what used to be the honor of Toyokawa Inari in the past was said to have been relocated due to the fact that the present main hall was created.

It was surrounded by trees and there was a feeling.

Spirit Kitsunezuka with the fox statues

Next, I will head to the Spirit Kitsunezuka.

Senbon-nobori were lined up also in this way. As you leave the gap, you will advance the road where the fox statues line up side by side.

When the road is over, this scenery ...

That's amazing ...! ! !

This is a tremendous number of fox statues! ! !

It seems that over 1000 bodies are contained.

Each facial expression was also different.

I would like to see this overwhelming landscape once!

There were also many other buildings.

This is Hounden.

This is Mandodo.

Daikokudo where there is Daikoku at the entrance.

Triple Towers.

In addition, it seemed that it was time to push the bell just at the bell - ridge, and it was also seen that the bell rings powerfully.

Specialty Toyokawa Iari

"Toyokawa Inari" which is also the name of the temple seems to be a specialty of this area.

There was a shop in the shopping district continuing from the station.

There were some strange things such as entering wasabi and entering Miso Katsu of Nagoya specialty.

This time, I entered "Matsuya" at lunch.

I received a fox with udon.

It was delicious.

When I go to Aichi prefecture, I will visit at Toyokawa Inari and eat Toyokawa Inari · · · Such a course is also recommended!

Detailed information

Name: Toyokawakaku Myogonji(Toyokawa Inari Shrine)

Address: Toyokawa-cho, Aichi Prefecture Toyokawa-cho 1

Website: https://www.toyokawainari.jp/inariframe1.html (Japanese)

Name: Matsuya

Address: Toyokawa City Mononmachi 5

Phone number: 0533-86-2825

Website: http://www.ccnet-ai.ne.jp/matuya/ (Japanese)

All you can eat eel at a hotel along Hamanako[Machine translation]

2017-10-29T00:00:00+09:00

This time, I will introduce the recommended hotel of Lake Hamana.

A great hotel in front of the lake Hamanako

Lake Hamana is located in Shizuoka Prefecture, and fish farming is also flourishing. Eel, in particular, is famous.

I stayed at "Hotel Green Plaza Hamanako" in Mikkobi-machi, located north of Lake Hamanako.

Access, in the case of a car, about 7 minutes from the Tomei Express Mikkabi-IC.

In case of train, transfer from Shinshohara station on Tokaido Main Line to Tenryu Hamanako Railway, get off at Hamanako-sakume Station, it is about 7 minutes on foot.

Although it is not a new hotel, it is not too old and the location of Hamana Lakeside is a very favorable condition.

The accommodation plan includes 2 meals per night, which is relatively reasonable at around 10,000 yen per person.

The room is Japanese and Western rooms, there are beds and tatami space as well.

It was three people this time, but I could use it extensively.

You can overlook Lake Hamana from your room.

All you can eat eel with buffet

One of the popularity of this hotel is meals.

At dinner buffet, you can choose from about 50 kinds of goods.

It is aligned with Japanese / Western food / Chinese, it is difficult to choose ...

Although it's only for a limited time, you can also eat eel unlimited food! ! !

There were sushi and sashimi.

There was also steaming of bonito and matsutake mushrooms other than time limited ones.

Charcoal grilled steaks, roast beef etc etc ... I can not eat everything very much.

All you can eat sukiyaki!

Normally, you can eat only one table of pots, but here you can have as many pots as you like and eat as much as you like.

You can eat baked tofu and vegetables freely in a pot with meat.

And after all the eel of the eel!

Even with all you can eat, it was a solid eel, so I ate and responded.

Although it is good to eat luxury eel at the shop, you can eat all you can eat luxuriously, is not it?

Thank you again and again, I got a lot of stomach! !

I did not take pictures of breakfast, but it is Viking just like dinner.

Viking of breakfast was Japanese and western foods and many items, it was delicious!

I was satisfied that the meal was popular!

After all the view from the room is the best!

The only regret was the bath.

There is a public bath, but it is not a hot spring.

Desire to say, I think that it would have been good if the public bathhouse was a little bigger and there were about 2 baths.

However, the view of Lake Hamana which can be seen from the room was the best.

The scenery of Lake Hamana when the sunset is over is like this.

And, the scenery where the morning sun rises ... It was a superb view!

It is awesome to see such scenery from the room! !

Speaking of Hamana Lake, the souvenir ...

Speaking of Hamana Lake, the souvenir is "eel pie".

Besides the normal type, things with nuts entering or brandy are appearing.

I sold frozen eels for souvenirs too.

Also, Mikkabi-machi, I stayed this time, is famous even in mandarin oranges.

From autumn to winter, you can enjoy orange hunting.

I love tangerines so I would like to challenge orange hunting next time!

Detailed information

Name: Hotel Green Plaza Hamanako

Address: Shizuoka Prefecture Hamamatsu City Kita-ku, Mikkabi-machi Sakuma 1038

Reservation Inquiries Telephone Number: 0570-071-489 (9:30-21:00 Total Day)

Website: http://www.hgp.co.jp/inf/Z13/hgp/ (Japanese Internet reservation accepted)

【Recommended toilet information】 Maronie gate in Ginza[Machine translation]

2017-10-29T00:00:00+09:00

I use toilets anywhere I go.

That's why why do not you want to go to the cleanest toilet?

I will introduce a beautiful toilet in Japan!

Tokyo Marronnier Gate Ginza

It is about 5 minutes on foot from JR Yurakucho station and the Marronnier Gate.

There are three buildings with Marronnier Gate 1 to 3, of which 2 and 3, PRINTEMPS GINZA was renamed, part of the store changed, grand opening in March 2017.

We are introducing the toilet on the 3rd floor of Marronnier Gate 2.

The building itself seems to have not changed, but the toilet was very beautiful.

It is beautiful enough to enter inside and to be confused for a moment!

White is in keynote, electricity like the chandelier on the ceiling.

Interior decoration that I thought "It's toilet here, is not it

The washstand which wash hands was also white and new, and the mirror was also made sharp.

In addition, there was also a dresser corner where you can sit down for makeup.

There is a sense of cleanliness inside the toilet, the latest type.

It was very beautiful.

Since it is a public toilet, there is also a disinfectant (photo left side) that disinfects the toilet bowl.

Since it is a spray type, spray it on the toilet paper and wipe it.

There is also a Otohime(upper side of the picture) for people who are interested in sound because of etiquette.

The official name of Otohime is said to be a toilet imitation device.

Toilet flushing and washlets are electrically operated so they can be operated with the switch (center of the picture).

It is a beautiful toilet comparable to the hotel.

When sightseeing in the vicinity of Ginza and Yurakucho, please use it.

Detailed information

Name: Marronnier Gate 2

Address: 3-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 4 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line "Yurakucho" station central gate / Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "Ginza 1 chome" station 2 minutes on foot / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line · Ginza Line · Hibiya Line "Ginza" station C8 Exit from 2minutes

Website: http: //ginza2.marronniergate.com/ （English translation switchable from Japanese page)

I would like to visit Kinkakuji when I go to Kyoto[Machine translation]

2017-10-29T00:00:00+09:00

As a sightseeing spot in Kyoto, "Kinkakuji" is absolutely impossible.

Regardless of domestic and overseas, golden shining Kinkakuji is definitely popular when it is published in Instagram.

As "Golden Pavilion", it is also famous for foreigners.

Access from the nearest station is a difficult point

From Kyoto station to Kinkakuji, it takes about 40 minutes to get to the Kyoto municipal bus.

It is a bit difficult for foreigners to get on a Japanese bus.

Taxi is the most reliable, but the price is higher.

We recommend that you ask at the accommodation facility for bus and train transportation or listen at the tourist Information office on the 1st floor of Kyoto Station.

At the tourist information office, explanation of the foreign language is enriched.

This time, I took a bus from Kyoto station.

Because it was relatively free, we arrived at "Kinkakuji bus stop" in about 40 minutes.

At 5 minutes walking from the bus stop I arrived at the intersection in front of Kinkakuji.

At the entrance is written "Rokuonji Common name Kinkakuji".

"Kinkakuji" is more famous and known, but the official name is "Rokuonji".

As you walk along the approaching gravel road, the green trees are pleasant.

A map is on the right.

There are likely to be many other places of interest other than the aim Kinkakuji.

Kinkakuji is a typical "kaiyushki garden", we will visit around a big pond and visit.

Walk further and there is a stone monument of World Heritage.

Unfortunately Kinkakuji is not a national treasure because it was rebuilt in Showa era by burning down by arson.

Pay the worship service fee, to Kinkakuji

I will walk aiming at the gate.

As I passed through the gate, the Karamon appeared.

Next to that, pay the adult fee adult ¥500, and finally aim for the Kinkakuji.

Kinkakuji is in front of you!

When walking for a while, you can see the golden gold "Kinkakuji" in front of you.

Anything is beautiful! ! !

Looking around suddenly, more than half of them were foreign tourists.

Security guards were guiding us in order to take pictures of everyone.

The Kinkakuji that is close looking is the brilliance of power.

A black tent was set up.

A number of lights are installed on a sturdy foothold.

How, on the day it was the "otobutai" stage opening day organized by MBS broadcasting.

I want to appreciate it in such a wonderful place.

By the way, as I walked through the garden, there was "Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the washing water."

The Kinkakuji is said to have been a villa in Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, the third general shogun of Muromachi Shogunate.

There are many trees in the park and there are also ups and downs, so you can walk comfortably.

There was also a fountain told that Ashikaga Yoshimitsu used for tea.

On this day, there were a lot of school trip trip students and they were crowded.

It seemed to be fun, when I was talking about a school trip trip, I remembered a long time ago.

Relax in the tea room

If you walk slowly walking, it will be an hour in an instant.

Matcha is available near the exit. The sweets are also attached, it is reasonable for one person ￥500.

And charm and souvenir shops will appear.

I got "Goshuin" in commemoration. This is all handwritten.

(Goshuin is a red color stamp given at a temple or a shrine as the proof of visit them. And goshuincho is a special book for keeping stamps.)

This time, we introduced the summer Kinkakuji, but you can see the Kinkakuji that shines in the seasonal landscape whenever you go spring, summer, autumn or winter!

Finally, when visiting Kinkakuji, I definitely would like you to drop in at Ryoanji.

The main avenue in front of the Kinkakuji is a 20minute walk. Ryoanji is also registered as a world heritage, famous for rock garden.

Detailed information

Name: Rokuonji (Kinkakuji)

Address: 〒 603-8361 Kinkakuji, Kita Ward, Kyoto City

Phone number: 075-461-0013

Website: http: //www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_about. html (Japanese)

worshiping fee: adult (over high school student) ¥ 500, elementary and junior high school student ￥300

worshiping time: 9:00-17:00

Name: Ryoanji

Address: 〒616-8001 Kyoto-shi, Ryoanji-ku, Ryoanji-temi Midoritashita 13

Website: http: //www.ryoanji.jp/smph/ (Japanese)

Enjoy Halloween Suites at the hotel[Machine translation]

2017-10-25T00:00:00+09:00

There is Halloween in autumn!

The time of Halloween in Japan is crowded with lots of things.

Halloween limited items will also appear for food.

I especially recommend the sweets. Not only tasty, there are many things that you can enjoy with your eyes!

Hotel's stylish bar & lounge

We went to "Conrad Tokyo" hotel in Tokyo Shiodome.

It is almost directly connected from Shiodome Station of Yurikamome Line, Toei Oedo Line, and it is in good access with 7 minutes on foot from Shimbashi Station on JR Line.

We got the afternoon tea of the bar & lounge "Twenty eight" on the lobby floor of Hotel 28F.

In the lounge facing the large glass, there was a feeling of opening and the view was also very good

Unfortunately it was raining, but the view of Tokyo Bay from the higher floor was still good.

"Otona Halloween" afternoon tea

Twenty eight afternoon tea will be Halloween afternoon tea from September to October.

The theme of 2017 is "Otona Halloween".

You can have sprues & elegant sweets and savory!

This time it was a course reserved at a 「Ikyu.com restaurant」. Come with a glass of champagne and Conrad bear toast.

When being introduced to the seat, a pretty Conrad bear welcomed me.

First of all, a toast glass of champagne!

While watching the Rainbow Bridge, it is fashionable to have champagne.

You can choose from about 20 types of tea including Earl Gray, Darjeeling, Assam, etc. from fruit tea and flavor tea.

On weekdays you can exchange whatever tea you like as much as you want. Only one kind on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

I was visiting on Saturday but it was a 「IKYU.com」 course, so I enjoyed various kinds as well as weekdays!

Afternoon tea you can enjoy even if you see it

Sweets and savory on a glass plate were carried!

It is quite "Halloween"!

Tiny! !

Pumpkin Mont Blanc from the bottom. A face is drawn by chocolate.

Pistachio chocolate tart. This is also the cross which I made with chocolate is adorned. Do you imagine a coffin?

The second row is the ghost macaroon. It was sweet and tasty with salt caramel taste!

Bamboo charcoal shoe salmon riot.

It is sandwich of tandoori chicken and cream cheese which is in the form of pumpkin. There was a volume though it was small.

The quiche of Ratatouille is next to me.

The top bat-shaped chocolate is on the cranberry syrup litch jelly. Cranberry was sweet and sour and it was also tasty.

And the syringe is contained in Cleme · Danju. I put the syringe syrup, how! The color changes!

Even though we are doing blue at first, if you put syrup ...

Purple ... (The picture is a little dark and it is hard to understand · · ·)

In addition, it has scones.

It was a scone of plain and sweet potato. Clotted cream and blueberry jam will be served.

Halloween was based on orange and purple, black as a whole It was perfect content!

I went there in the evening this time, some of the lounge was dark and I could not get the photos beautifully･･･

I think I can spend a nice time stylishly.

In the lounge was also a decoration that imaged Halloween at Veuve Clyco.

Even if you see it, you can enjoy it, Halloween limited sweets. You may upgrade more next year.

I definitely recommend it! ! !

Detailed information

Name: Conrad Tokyo Twentyight

Address: 1-9-1 Higashi Shimbashi Minato-ku, Tokyo Conrad Tokyo 28F

Phone number: 03-6388-8000 (Conrad Tokyo)

Business hours: [afternoon tea] 13:30- 16:30 (Monday - Friday) / 11:00 - 16:30, 18:30 - 20:30 (Saturdays and Sundays) ※Sunday until 21:00/11:00 ~ 16:30, 18:30 ~ 20:30 (holiday)

Fee: Halloween afternoon tea 2017 4,500yen / 5,000 yen with Conrad bead

Website：http://conrad.hiltonhotels.jp/hotel/kanto/conrad-tokyo(Conrad Tokyo)

I ate a fall pancake! ~ Mont Blanc of Waguri ~[Machine translation]

2017-10-25T00:00:00+09:00

In autumn a lot of delicious ingredients come with chestnuts, persimmons, grapes and pumpkins.

Limited items of pancakes will also appear in autumn one after another!

Since I ate it immediately, I will introduce it! !

To the chain store JS PANCAKE CAFE

"JS PANCAKE CAFE" I went to this time.

In chain stores, stores are deployed in Osaka, Hokkaido, Ishikawa mainly in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

I went to a store in Minato Mirai in Yokohama.

Autumn's limited menu is here!

Muscat pancake was also very attractive, but we decided to get it next time,

ordered autumn's classic "Waki no Mont Blanc Pancake"!

Last year I was sorry I could not eat, so I decided to eat absolutely this year!

Mont Blanc pancake of hope!

As shown in the picture, the pancakes that have been carried are as follows.

The size is also right!

The cream looks delicious as it is decorated like a Mont Blanc cake.

Shibukawa chestnuts with sweet-baked cookies and nuts are on board.

It is feeling that Mont Blanc of cake was enlarged!

I will eat raspberry sauce of a separate attachment at your preference.

It was a waste to put a knife, I was looking for a while, but I tried to break it in half.

Three pancakes were piled up too!

Mont Blanc Cream is just a sweetness.

It was moist, it was tasty elegant.

Raspberry sauce has acidity and accent!

Collaboration of sweet and sour taste was not bored at all and was eaten.

Mont Blanc pancake of my best wishes, I was satisfied with eating!

As one that enjoys the taste of autumn, it is one I would like to eat by all means.

In addition, JS PANCAKE CAFE has a sweet pancake as well as a meal pancake.

Pancake with domestic wheat, please try it!

Detailed information

Name:JS PANCAKE CAFE Marks Minato Mirai

Address:3-5-1 Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture MARK IS Minatomirai 1F

Phone number:045-228-2105

Business hours:Monday - Thursday 10:00-20:00, Fridays Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and holidays 10:00 ~ 21:00 (LO 20:30)

Closed holiday:Non-fixed holidays

Official website:http://pancake.journal-standard.jp/ (only Japanese)

All-you-can-eat baked oysters at ''Kaki Goya Minatomirai'' in Yokohama!

2017-10-15T00:00:00+09:00

Autumn is a season when various foods become delicious. So we will introduce one of the taste of autumn "oyster" ahead!

I visited this time "Kaki Goya Minatomirai". Go out to Sakuragicho Station North Ticket Gate to the right, it is on the 7th floor of ''Collette Mare'' on your left and access is very easy.

Like this place

The atmosphere feels like an open tavern.

When entering the store, the clerk will teach you how to bake oysters and quahog carefully. You can not eat raw oysters on an All - you - can - eat course. Let's heat firmly so as not to cause food poisoning!

In addition, you can also eat the quahog, grilled vegetables, fried chicken, french fries and horse mackerel sushi.

You can take it freely from here.

Let'cook!

To eat oysters, heat for 5 minutes on each side for a total of 10 minutes. While waiting, you could smell good oysters flavor and can not wait to eat!
Quahog require heating for about 7 minutes.
After the heating is over, you will hold the shell with the lent glove, put a knife in the gap between the oyster shells, and cut through the scallops.

Oyster’s body is very pleased with juicy!

Lose no time eating, it is packed with tempting taste and it is very delicious. you will be satisfied whichever eat as it is, put soy sauce.
It is likely to eat any number of pieces.

I have eaten about 15 pieces with the course in 120 minutes.

Other food like this can be eaten!

This is just cooked oysterfly! The body is big, batter is crispy and lemons match very well.

You can also have horse mackerel sushi though not a sushi shop.

And it's french fried with fried chicken! I told clark that I want to eat more french fried, I received a refill on a large dish (haha)

Finelly

It seemed long and it was short for 120 minutes. Oysters and so on, I was satisfied very much by eating a lot. Also, it is a shop that I think will come again. If you would like to eat a lot of oysters on the autumn taste in Yokohama. why don't you go to "Kaki Goya Minatomirai".

Details

Name

Kaki Goya minatomirai

Address

Kanagwaken yokohamasi nakaku sakuragicyou 1-1-7 Colette Mare''Minatomirai'' 7F

Hours of operation

Lunch 11:00〜17:00

Dinner 17:00〜23:00

（L.O.22:00）

web site

https://kaki-goya.com

All-you-can-eat baked oysters course (kaki tabehoudai)

【Lunch】100 minutes ¥3,180（excluding tax）/a person

【Dinner】120分 ¥3,380（excluding tax）/a person

※Don't eat raw oyster.

Bring Your Own

Adult ¥650（excluding tax）/a person

Child ¥200（excluding tax）/a person

Tel

050-3467-6407

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Tokushima! Kochi! Ehime! Kagawa! I went to Shikoku round tour![Machine translation]

2017-09-28T00:00:00+09:00

This time, I participated in Shikoku round tour.

Luxuriously tour around Tokushima, Kochi, Ehime, Kagawa and the four prefectures!

We will introduce tourist attractions of each prefecture.

Vortex tides of the Naruto Strait, Tokushima Prefecture

First of all it starts from Tokushima Prefecture.

The scenery of the beautiful Seto Inland Sea.

Famous in Tokushima is the Uzu-no-michi of the O-Naruto Bridge path.

There is timing when the beach tide of Naruto Strait is about to be seen, the time zone varies according to that day.

Unfortunately, the whirlpool was not that big because it had been a while since the high tide.

At high tide you can see the flow of powerful tide, so I think that it is good to go after investigating in advance.

Kochi Prefecture, Katsurahama and Shimanto River

Next is Kochi prefecture.

Speaking of Kochi, Ryoma Sakamoto.

We visited the statue of Ryoma Sakamoto of Katsurahama.

The statue was much bigger than I imagined.

There seems to be a time when you can climb to the tower and get closer to Ryoma.

Katsurahama is a beach with a beautiful beach.

Watching the ocean is a nice way to take a walk.

It is Shimanto River in Kochi prefecture.

One of Japan's three greatest streams. This time I took a boat trip on the Shimanto River.

The river and mountain are healed naturally.

It rained a few days ago and the water was a little cloudy, but as the clear sky continues, the water in the river is clearer.

bridge designed to be underwater during a flood of the Shimanto River.

There is no handrail on the bridge, and it is designed to sink to the river when it increases with rain.

Ehime Prefecture Dogo Onsen and Matsuyama Castle

I then entered Ehime prefecture.

Speaking of Ehime, it is Dogo Onsen.

Dogo Onsen Main Bldg. Has two bathrooms, Hot Water of Spirit and Hot Water of God and there are four bathing courses.

Charges vary depending on the bathing course, such as using only a bath or taking a break on a different floor.

Rates are for adults 410 yen ~ 1,550 yen, children 160 yen ~ 770 yen, please visit the website for details.

There are also many souvenir shops at the shopping area "Dogo Hikara Street" leading to the Dogo Onsen Main Bldg.

Famous for souvenirs of Dogo Onsen "Ichiroku Tart".

I had a cup of tea at lease while watching the bustle of Dogo Onsen at a cafe with Ichiroku Honpo which is a manufacturer of Ichiroku Tart.

Ichiroku Tart, it was delicious!

Then I went to Matsuyama castle.

Matsuyama Castle is a castle founded by Kato Kato.

He was one of the Shichihonyari (Seven Spears) of Shizugatake during the Battle of Shizugatake.

The Shichihonyari is participated as the Toyotomi Hideyoshi camp in the battle of Shizugatake, it is seven warlords who were particularly active.

It is built from before the Edo period and becomes one of the Tenshi "Existing 12 Tenshi" existing in Japan.

It is at an altitude of about 132 m and can be raised by ropeway or lift.

The ride is 510 yen for adults and 260 yen for children.

When you arrive, the mascot character of Matsuyama Castle "Yoshiaki-kun" will welcome you.

From the castle tower, you can see Matsuyama city. It is the best view.

The admission is 510 yen for adults and 150 yen for children.

Kagawa Prefecture Kompira - gu Shrine

Finally, I arrived in Kagawa prefecture last of Shikoku.

In Kagawa, I went to Kompira - gu Shrine which I wanted to go.

Kompira-gu Shrine is also known as "Konpira", a shrine that is popular.

I walked 785 steps of stone steps to the main shrine.

The stone steps continue from the approach.

So far it is 365 steps, Daimon. From here it will be the entrance to the precincts.

When you move on to this point, there are 5 shops allowed to trade in the premises called "five people farmer", and we sell fine cake called Kamiyoame.

It is also a specialty of Konpira, I will break a candy with a small hammer inside and eat it.

It smells yuzu and it is very tasty!

Stone steps continue more. It was nice to borrow a bamboo cane ...

There is also a monument of Kobayashi Issa.

There is Asahi in front of the main shrine soon.

Asahi company seems to be determined to visit on the way back after the main shrine.

After this it is precise to climb the stone steps, there is no picture what ... (sorry)

The main shrine which climbed 785 steps was very wonderful. Please do check with your own eyes.

The scenery from the observation deck after the worshiping at the main shrine finished safely is wonderful!

This time around all the prefectures of Shikoku, but next time I wanted to take a tour of each prefecture slowly.

Why do not you all visit Shikoku?

Detailed information

Name：Uzu-no-michi

Address：Tokushima ken Naruto city Naruto cho (in Naruto park)

Official website：https://www.uzunomichi.jp/ (Switch to multilingual display on homepage)

Name：Katsurahama Park

Address：Kochi Prefecture Kochi City Uraido

Official website：http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp

Name：Dogo Onsen

Address：Ehime Prefecture Matsuyama-shi Dotokuyinomachi No. 5 No. 6

Official website：https://dogo.jp/

Name：Matsuyama Castle

Address：Marunouchi Matsuyama shi Ehime Prefecture

Official website：http://www.matsuyamajo.jp/

Name：Kotohiragu Shrine

Address：Kagawa Prefecture Nakadata-gun Kotohira Town 892-1

Official website：http://www.konpira.or.jp/

There is no other charm! "Otaru aquarium" where adults can also enjoy[Machine translation]

2017-09-27T00:00:00+09:00

As far as Hokkaido is mentioned, "Asahiyama zoo" is famous but this time I took up the aquarium.

Recently, it seems that an aquarium with rare creatures is booming.

The "Otaru Aquarium" to be introduced this time is not very rare creatures to that extent, but it is a very popular aquarium for various reasons.

Why is it that popular Otaru aquarium, I would like to see close attention to its charm!

A sheep for some reason before the entrance ...

Before the entrance to the Otaru Aquarium there are weedy slopes.

If you look closely at the slope, there is a sheep there for some reason.

Sheep continue to eat weed forever.

Even if a street crowd calls out, I do not look at it at all.

If you look closely, this signboard ...

"Term contract employee working condition notice for sheep".

Apparently sheep seemed to be eating grass at work.

There is a business description of the notice "Eat grass that grew as if not to use a mower"

Remuneration is "just growing grass"!

In addition, there is such a signboard explaining why sheep in the aquarium ....

In order to reduce CO2 emissions on the earth, she said she was eating grass instead of a mowing machine that uses chemical fuel.

It was an effort for the environment! That’s excellent.

Penguin shows where no one listens！

Well, once you enter the aquarium, anyway, I really want you to see the penguin show.

Have you seen a penguin show?

There are plenty of dolphin and sea lions shows, but have not you seen a penguin show?

A general penguin show will march in front of the customer.

However, the level of the Otaru Aquarium is different.

It is a show that penguins cross the bridge floating in the pool.

A penguin stands in front of the bridge.

If you think "Cross over! Cross over! Fight!" ....

Dong Bon to the pool! I started swimming！！！！

The breeder’s older brother said "I do not feel like feeling today, the end of the bridge is over!", And the first concert was finished ...

There is no appearance to hear what you say from beginning to end, such as challenge climbing the stairs with such a condition, nobody climbs up ... etc, but the venue was wrapped in a whirlpool of laughter at the adorable penguin figure!

It was more exciting than a dolphin, sea lion and Todo show!

Bait experiences to seals and Todo

Another attraction of the Otaru Aquarium is that you can experience baits to seals and Todo.

Especially bait to seals is recommended.

When you throw the food, seals will gather.

With this kind of feeling, I will show out the body and cry and give an appeal that "please feed".

Unfortunately I could not get it in the photo this time, but there are seals that will appeal with raising one hand!

According to the story of the breeding staff, the Zenigata seal is smart, it seems that you learn yourself without telling anyone from yourself how to raise your hands, bashabashashi water, and how to appeal yourself.

Goma seals in the same pool seem to have no learning ability so far but can only give cries, but the same seals are different!

When throwing in food, jump and eat.

Anyhow the seal raising the hand is pretty, everyone was throwing a bait to a seal that raises their hands.

In this way you will learn that "Raise your hands and get food!"

There is also an ordinary show

Other, there are dolphin show, seals show, todo show etc, which are usually found in aquarium.

Dolphin’s big jump.

It was impressive!

Seal show.

My name is Mako-chan, Seiko-chan, Nozomi-chan, Chicha-chan! It is said that.

In Todosho, Todo ascends the stairs and dives one after another. It is very splendid.

Lastly as an aside, the Otaru Aquarium is Japan’s first and also from the world!

In 2004, I succeeded in breeding the smallest seals of seals in the world for the first time in the world.

In addition, I heard that in 1968 Japan was the first to succeed in breeding of Todo that was trained.

It is an aquarium where you can enjoy not only children but also adults.

When traveling in Hokkaido, please visit once by all means.

Detailed information

Name：Otaru Aquarium Co., Ltd. "Otal Aquarium"

Address：Hokkaido Otaru City Blessing 3 - chome 303 address

Tel：0134-33-1400

Official website：http://uu-hokkaido.com/corporate/otaru-aq.shtml

● Opening hours: Normal business, night extension, winter season opening, opening hours are different. For details, please visit the website.

● Individual fee: Adult: 1,400 yen Dwarf (elementary and junior high school student): 530 yen Toddler (over 3 years old): 210 yen

Do you see the Naruto whirlpools from the ship? Walking and seeing?[Machine translation]

2017-09-26T00:00:00+09:00

The whirlpool of Naruto famous for tourism in Shikoku.

This is the whirlpool that occurs in the Naruto Strait between Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture and Minami-Awaji-shi, Hyogo Prefecture.

In the event of a strong tide the diameter of the vortex reaches a maximum of 30 m.

If you are going to sightsee the Shikoku, it is one of the places you would like to see once, but do you see the whirlpool from the ship? Or will you watch it walk?

Wirlpool Sightseeing boats(seen from ship)

When seeing from a ship, the Wirlpool Sightseeing boats looks out. To go by the route bus to the platform of the Wirlpool Sightseeing boats,

1. From Naruto Park line to Tokushima Station to "Naruto Tourist Port" 1 hour 15 minutes

2. From Naruto Station to Naruto Park line, about 20 minutes from "Naruto Tourist Port"

It is a short ride from the bus stop "Naruto Tourist Port" to the boat's platform.

You can also go from Osaka or Kobe using a high - speed bus.

There are two types of ship.

The fare for "Wonder Naruto" of the large tide ship is 1,800 yen for adults and 900 yen for children (primary school students).

"AQUA EDDY" of a small underwater tidal wave boat has an underwater observation room where you can see the state of the vortex in the sea, the fare is 2,400 yen for adults and 1,200 yen for children (elementary school students).

"AQUA EDDY" requires reservation.

For details, please check on the website of Wirlpool Sightseeing boats.

Go ahead with a ship and find a whirlpool!

As you go under the bridge, a splendid whirlpool is running around! It is quite impressive.

You can see other Wirlpool Sightseeing boats.

Uzu-no-michi(walking seeing)

To walk, you can walk from the 45 m above the whirlpool, walking along the Uzu-no-michi of the O-Naruto Bridge path.

The entrance to the Uzu-no-michi will arrive in 5 minutes on foot from Naruto Park.

It is business hours, but it is 9:00 ~ 18:00 in summer (March to September), 8:00 ~ 19:00 for GW and summer vacation, 9:00 ~ 17:00 for winter (from October to February) is.

Closed is the second Monday in March, June, September, December, fee is adult 510 yen, junior high / high school student 410 yen, primary school student 250 yen.

For details, please check on the website of the Uzu-no-michi.(Switch to multilingual display on homepage)

When the weather is nice, the O-Naruto Bridge is very beautiful.

I will start walking in parallel with the roadway.

The sidewalk is 45 meters above the vortex and it is a transparent panel from which you can see the vortex.

I needed a lot of courage to walk here and I could not get on the panel quite easily.

When the window is open, you can take photos more closely.

What you want to be aware

Be sure to check the tide tables when you go to see the whirlpools.

The tide chart shows the fastest current in the high tides (northern stream) and low tide (south stream) of the currents in the Naruto Strait.

It is best to go on a spring day.

Detailed information

Name:Wirlpool Sightseeing boats

Address:Tokushima prefecture Naruto city Naruto cho Arashima Prefecture large character hair 264-1

Tel:088-687-0101（8:00～17:00）

Official website：https://www.uzusio.com/en/

Name:Uzu-no-michi

Tel:088-683-6262（9:00～18:00）

Official website：https://www.uzunomichi.jp/ (Switch to multilingual display on homepage)

Overwhelmed by majesty, Buddha of Nara[Machine translation]

2017-09-25T00:00:00+09:00

If you are a Japanese, you have visited once, Todaiji in Nara.

This time I want to worship the Great Buddha for a long time, and I have visited.

Start from Kintetsu Nara Station

When you exit the Kintetsu Nara station ticket gate, the exit to Todaiji Temple is written largely so you will not get lost.

In addition, there are tourist information offices in the station premises so it is safe.

When you leave the ground from the station, you will see the statue of the monk at once.

Let's walk along the national highway in the direction the monk is looking at.

On the way to Todaiji, there are lots of fun!

As I walk on the wide sidewalk along the national highway, it is already in Nara Park. There are maps everywhere.

Kofuku-ji is famous for its famous Asura statue.

Kofukuji is also registered as a world heritage, and there are many national treasures. If you have time, please drop by.

In addition, there are deer in Nara Park, and you can see the sitting at restfully.

After a short walk, you will see the Nara National Museum on your right.

Lots of national treasure exhibits are on display.

In the park, the deer is walking quietly, but such a note! ! !

There seems to be 4 Special Mortgage techniques, so please be careful!

In the upper right corner of the signboard there is also a multilingual travel guide.

As you walk, you can see a big intersection, the front is the approach entrance of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

Kasuga Taisha is also a historical shrine registered as a World Heritage Site.

Turn left at the intersection and it is the entrance to Todaiji. You can see the big Nandaimon Gate in the back.

The national treasure Nandaimon Gate is close by

It is crowded with many tourists.

Nandaimon Gate looking up at the corner is tremendous force.

As you go through the gate, the Kongo Rikishi statue, a national treasure, is staring at here.

The role of the Kongo Rikishi statue is to prevent the enemy entering the shrine from invading.

This statue is "Azou" which opened his mouth.

This statue is "Unzou" with a closed mouth.

Everyone has noticed. The Japanese proverb "Breathing of Ahn" was born from these two statues.

Well, as you pass Nandaimon Gate, you will see the Middle Gate ahead.

When you go to the left side of the middle gate, you arrive at the entrance of the Great Buddha.

I will buy a ticket here and aim for the Great Buddha. Tickets for the Buddha statue are 500 yen for adults (junior high school students) and 300 yen for primary school students.

Then, there were guides corresponding to English, Chinese and Korean.

Finally arrive at the Buddha statue

The huge Buddha statue is the world's largest wooden building.

Since the national cultural festival was cleaned up, scaffolds can be seen on the left and right.

I did not notice when I came last time, but I could see a bronze lantern.

It is designated as a national treasure how it is said to be "Kondou Hakkaku Tourou".

Clean decoration is given.

As you walk, there is a good scent of incense. You can see Big Buddha very soon.

Overwhelmed by the majestic Buddha-like

No matter how many times you look at it, you will be breath-taking in majesty.

I am amazed by the construction technology that made such a large Buddha like a Nara era. It seems that the height is about 14.7 m.

Inside the Great Buddha, I will observe it in a clockwise direction. Then a golden big Buddha appears next door.

It is said that it is called "Akasagarbha".

On the left backwards, "Komokuten", one of the four heavenly kings, defends the Great Buddha.

The inflection of wood carvings is also rough, it is exactly the appearance that is suitable for the guardian god.

Looking at the large Buddha from the back, it is fixed firmly.

The latest technology is applied to be able to withstand a major earthquake.

On the right rear side of the Buddha, "Tamonten" is protecting as a guardian god.

The more you see it, the wood carvings with a wide variety of decorations are deep and you will not get tired of watching for hours.

Next, what you see on the right hand of Mr. Big Buddha is "Nyoirin Kanzazo ".

There seems to be a deep meaning to the golden statue sitting on the left and right of the Buddha.

This time was the 2nd visit to Todaiji Temple.

Both architecture and Buddha statue were full of highlights. Buddha statues are decorated in various ways.

Each of them will have implications.

In addition, hundreds of years ago, I also admired the technology I was able to build such architecture and Buddha statues.

Everyone please repeat, please visit Nara. I think there is definitely new discovery.

Finally "Deer rice cracker"

In Nara Park, deer rice crackers are sold everywhere, but somehow the deer does not look for deer rice crackers in the sales office.

But, strangely, if a human has deer crackers, it will come in a flock.

If you visit Nara Park, please try deer rice crackers by all means.

Detailed information

Name:Todaiji

Address:406-1 Shoji Town Nara City, 〒630-8587

Tel:0742−22−5511

Official website （Todaiji）： http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html