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...
...Hakone Miyagino "nol hakone myojindai -6-" Morning Buffet to nourish your body
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...
...Hakone Miyagino "nol hakone myojindai -4-" A blissful dinner course to soothe mind and body.
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...
...Enjoy a Lake Ashi lunch with your dog at "Hakone Karaage KARATTO" in Hakone/Lake Ashi.
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...
...Happy New Year 2026! A gorgeous New Year's celebration at home with "Fujin Gaho's Osechi Three-Tiered Box (Hana)"
[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...
...Hamamatsu's handmade soba restaurant "Soba-ya Omori" welcomes New Year's Eve with fragrant handmade soba noodles to conclude the year.
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...
...Hamamatsu/Lake Sanaru "Christmas at Home": A full-course dinner to enjoy over three days and three nights 2025
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...
...Hakone, Lake Ashi: "Salon de Thé Rosage" - A dessert restaurant with stunning views, situated on the shores of Lake Ashi.
This year's birthday trip was a trip to Lake Ashi in Hakone with my beloved dog, Chocolat, to enjoy the autumn foliage. After calming my mind at Hakone Shrine, which was ablaze with autumn colors, we went to Salon de thé Rosage, a dessert restaurant directly managed by the Yama no Hotel located on the shores of Lake Ashi...
...Hakone, Lake Ashi: Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko - A blissful breakfast overlooking Lake Ashi on a clear autumn day.
A beautiful autumn morning awaits at Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko. A refreshing breeze sweeps across the hilltop, rustling the leaves of the trees and gently caressing your cheek, giving you the feeling that a "special morning" is about to begin. Stepping out onto the hotel's entrance...
...Celebrate your birthday with a creative autumn French dinner at "French Restaurant Parterre" in Hakone/Lake Ashi!
This year's birthday trip was a trip to Hakone Ashinoko Lake with my beloved dog, Chocolat, to enjoy the autumn foliage. We chose Hotel Shiki no Yakata Hakone Ashinoko, a dog-friendly hot spring inn with a panoramic view of Lake Ashi from a hilltop. Spending time in the tranquility surrounded by mountains and the lake was incredibly relaxing for both mind and body...
...Enjoy autumn foliage viewing by the lake and a pizza lunch at La Terrazza Ashinoko, an Italian restaurant in Hakone, with your dog.
For my birthday trip this year, my husband, our dog Chocolat, and I went to the Hakone-Ashinoko area in search of the autumn foliage, which is said to be "the most beautiful in a decade." Unfortunately, it was a cloudy day, but the autumn leaves, glistening with rain, were...
...Mie Prefecture, Taki: "VISON" - A tour of VISON, Japan's largest multi-purpose resort, Part 6: Sweets Village
Located amidst the vast natural beauty of Taki Town in Mie Prefecture, "VISON" is one of Japan's largest integrated resorts. It has previously featured establishments such as "Marche VISON," "San Sebastian Street," "Wa-VISON," and "Atelier VISON," where food, culture, and design are fused together...
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