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Have you planned this year’s September holidays? Mondays the 17th and 24th are the national holidays this year, so it would be the best timing to have a short trip. This page introduces Nagoya and Ise city for food lovers. If you are a more outdoor kind of person, check another page! Nagoya- From Friday …
Have you planned this year’s September holidays? Monday the 17th and 24th are the national holidays this year, so it would be the best timing to take a short trip. This page introduces Sasayama, Toyooka and Kinosaki city for outdoor activity lovers. If you are more of a gourmet food kind of person, check another …
If you’re searching for summer activities, Biwako Lake in Shiga pref. offers fun and unique things to do. Marine play, cruising and outdoor play… which do you want to try most? Index O’PAL – Marine plays at the lake The Michigan – Cruising at the lake Biwako Valley – Outdoor play by the lake What …
Which Japanese noodle recipes do you like the best? Ramen, soba or udon? How about somen noodle? Maybe the summer Japanese food doesn’t look so exciting, but we highly recommend “Nagashi Somen”! It’s a fun way to eat somen, particularly Japanese style. The rule of Nagashi Somen is very easy – just grab somen noodles …
Isn’t learning Japanese calligraphy in Japan very exciting? Here are 3 calligraphy classes in Osaka and Kobe where you can learn this beautiful art form. If you are interested in writing kanji in a traditional way, now is the time to try it! Bokurei Calligraphy School (睦麗書道教室) Location: Kobe Lesson: Ink brush and/or pen Schedule: …
Did you enjoy Gion Festival last month? Eventful Kyoto summer is not over yet. Come check out the famous bonfire festival and summer lights! Summer Lights 1. Kodaiji Temple Schedule: August 1st to 18th, 2018 Open: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fee: 600 yen Official HP: http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html 2. Kifune Shrine Schedule: July 1st to August …
Today, we introduce “Tea shop Kanbayashi” (お茶のかんばやし) in Uji, Kyoto. This shop has a 400-year-history from its establishment and sold the highest quality green teas for us. Uji is one of the most popular green tea area in Japan. Enjoy the authentic green tea experience here! Tea ceremony at Tea shop Kanbayashi You’ll get all …
Kodaiji temple was built in 1606 by Nene who mourned her husband, the famous ruler of the era Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Kodaiji has various beautiful landscape. You should put it on your itinerary when you are in central Kyoto. Just sitting by the Zen garden is relaxing enough The view of “Hashin-tei” zen garden and a weeping …
Today, we introduce a Japanese sweets shop and cafe “Kagizen Yoshifusa”. It started around 300 years ago at Gion, the geisha district in Kyoto. They have three shops in the center of Kyoto city, but you’ll enjoy any shop! The must summer sweet, Kagizen Yoshifusa’s kuzukiri Especially you have to try at Kagizen Yoshifusa is …
Today we introduce Byodoin temple in Kyoto. It was registered as the World Heritage Site 1994 and has been tea town Uji’s pride. Monsho, the Head Priest, and Saki, the temple’s staff guide you! The Phoenix Hall, “a theme park 1000 years ago” Phoenix Hall, one of the most famous Japanese architecture is so to …