As night quietly fell, the Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so was enveloped in warm light. With the lingering flavors of the kaiseki meal still present in our hearts and on our tongues, we headed towards a secluded retreat for adults nestled in the back of the main building. A maid smiled softly and asked, "Would you like to see?"...
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A celebratory kaiseki meal at Sanyo-so "Yuho" in Izu Nagaoka Onsen. A twilight hinting at the arrival of spring. Under a sky gradually turning a soft indigo, the facade of the new building, softly illuminated, quietly emerges. On this day, we visited the historic and renowned inn, "Izu Nagaoka Onsen...".
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After enjoying lunch in Izu-Nagaoka, we headed to the Kano River embankment in search of an early taste of spring. Our target was the "Shiroyama Sakura," a beloved symbol of spring in Izu-Nagaoka. Along the Kano River, which flows through the hot spring town, a row of approximately 140 Shiroyama cherry trees lines the embankment, typically blooming in February...
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For our 14th wedding anniversary, our ivory anniversary, we headed to Izu Nagaoka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Izu, Shizuoka, long renowned for its excellent hot springs. Our first choice for the trip was a meal to nourish our bodies from within. We visited a restaurant specializing in a dietary style centered around brown rice...
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Building habits for your future self, starting now. Having drifted away from exercise, we decided to get moving again and joined "THIS IS GYM KoreGym," a 24-hour sports gym. "KoreGym" is operated by "This is Group Co., Ltd...".
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Near the golden, swaying pampas grass fields of Sengokuhara in Hakone, there's a little-known but popular food truck. It's called "Tempura Minori," and it specializes in freshly fried tempura. It's located in the paid parking lot in front of the Tokiwa Shoten Sengokuhara branch liquor store...
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Nestled in the tranquil Miyagino area of Hakone during winter, "nol hakone myojindai" offers a peaceful start to the day. Miyagino, surrounded by mountains, is enveloped in crisp, clear air, and the day begins quietly. Stepping into the courtyard, you'll be greeted by the gentle glow of the rising sun from the mountains...
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During my recent winter trip to Hakone, I visited "nol hakone myojindai." In the evening, as the clear winter sky slowly transitioned to a deep blue, the entrance was illuminated with warm, inviting lights that seemed to gently embrace the blue sky...
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After enjoying the magnificent views of Lake Ashi and the majestic Mount Fuji while enveloped in the crisp winter air, it was time for another highlight of the trip: lunch. We headed to "Hakone Karaage KARATTO," located right in front of Lake Ashi. They allow dogs and cats inside, making it a pet-friendly option even in the middle of winter...
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[Happy New Year] I respectfully extend my New Year's greetings. I sincerely hope that you all are enjoying a refreshing start to the new year. Thank you very much for your exceptional support last year. May this year be filled with dynamism and progress...
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I'll be ending 2025 with a New Year's Eve soba meal at "Soba-ya Oomori" in Nakajima, Hamamatsu, a restaurant that serves exquisite soba noodles made with buckwheat flour selected from all over Japan, changing weekly. On New Year's Eve, they'll be open earlier than usual, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM...
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An annual tradition is spending Christmas at home with our beloved dog. Our Christmas isn't just a one-night affair. We take our time planning and shopping, and enjoy a full-course dinner over three days and three nights. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays...
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