Nestled amidst the rich natural beauty of Ise-Shima National Park is "NEMU RESORT." This time, the theme of my stay at "NEMU RESORT" was "traveling as if I were living there." On the morning of the third day of my stay, I woke up...
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Mie Prefecture, Shima: "Shima Mediterranean Village -4-" - Exploring an exotic town with your dog ~Sardinia Zone~
Shima Mediterranean Village is comprised of four distinct zones, centered around the Plaza Mayor (fountain square). This time, we'll first explore the Castilla Zone, located directly in front of the fountain square, and then the Myconorca Zone, located in the back left...
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Mie, Shima "NEMU RESORT-6-" Breakfast buffet at "Restaurant Satoumi" where you can savor the bounty of the local area.
A refreshing second morning awaits at "NEMU RESORT," nestled in the forest. After an early morning stroll and breathing in the crisp air, we board the villa's private car and head to "HOTEL NEMU" for breakfast...
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Enjoy a healthy Japanese breakfast at the "Miyabi" restaurant in Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara -5- in Sengokuhara, Hakone.
A quiet morning dawned in Room 3107, the "Shikisai Nagomi Western-style Twin Room with Open-Air Bath," a special room at Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara where guests can stay with their beloved dogs. Outside the window, the fresh greenery of Sengokuhara stretched out, shining in the early summer sunlight, and the birdsong filled the air with a pleasant sound...
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Savor creative early summer Japanese cuisine at the "Miyabi" restaurant in Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara -4- in Sengokuhara, Hakone.
As the twilight slowly deepens, Hotel Mori no Kaze Hakone Sengokuhara begins to reveal a different face than during the day. Soft lights envelop the building, and a quiet Hakone night begins. As dinner time approaches, stepping out onto the terrace beyond the lounge reveals the mountains of Sengokuhara...
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Hakone Cafe "Hakone Retreat före": A cafe and lounge at a resort hotel surrounded by forest.
Nestled amidst the lush forests of Sengokuhara, Hakone, lies "Hakone Retreat före." This adult resort offers a tranquil escape from everyday life, a chance to reconnect with your true self. The resort features the on-site restaurant "WOODSIDE...".
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Hakone Italian Restaurant "Hakone Retreat före": An Italian restaurant in a resort hotel surrounded by the forests of Sengokuhara.
In mid-May, after the Golden Week hustle and bustle had subsided and the fresh greenery was beginning to shine even more beautifully, I was drawn by the crisp air and gentle early summer breeze to embark on a "first summer dog trip" with my beloved dog, Chocolat. I drove my Maserati along, heading from Hamamatsu...
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Nagoya French restaurant "Reminiscence": A story that unfolds from memory to remembrance, woven with the aesthetics of lingering impressions.
Located in a quiet neighborhood of Nagoya, "Reminiscence" is a French restaurant. The name "Reminiscence" means "memory" or "recollection." As the name suggests, this restaurant...
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Izu-Nagaoka Bakery "tsumiki": Bread made with safe ingredients to connect to the children of the future.
On my way home after finishing my trip to Izu-Nagaoka Onsen, I stopped at a small bakery called "tsumiki" in Izunokuni City, in search of one of the joys of traveling: visiting bakeries. It's a quiet, detached house bakery nestled in a corner of a residential area, also serving as a residence...
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Numazu - Japanese Restaurant "Uchiura Fisheries Cooperative Direct-Operated Ikesuya": A restaurant where fishermen's wives showcase their culinary skills using fish raised in Suruga Bay.
On our way back from Izu-Nagaoka, we stopped for lunch in Numazu at "Uchiura Fisheries Cooperative Direct-Operated Ikesuya," a restaurant overlooking Uchiura Bay. The Uchiura district of Numazu City is known for boasting the highest production and shipment volume of farmed horse mackerel in Japan. The rich waters of Suruga Bay and the blessings of Mount Fuji...
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Sanyo-so, a hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka: A Japanese breakfast that nourishes the body, served in a bento box resembling a jewel box -8-
Bathed in the soft morning sunlight, the new wing of "Izu Nagaoka Onsen Sanyo-so" quietly reveals its outline, displaying a dignified presence. While possessing a different charm from the historic main building, it inherits the serene atmosphere of Sanyo-so, creating a beautiful morning scene...
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"Bar Kanogawa," a hidden retreat for adults, opens only on weekends at the Sanyo-so hot spring inn in Izu-Nagaoka -5-
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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