In the tranquil countryside of Makinohara, a town rich in nature, a renovated 100-year-old traditional Japanese house has been brought back to life as a charming and warm space where people gather. Makinohara City is located at the southern tip of central Shizuoka Prefecture, a warm region overlooking the magnificent Suruga Bay, surrounded by the sea, mountains, and rivers...
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At "Kokoro Kappo Sawada," a Japanese restaurant that uses seasonal ingredients that become more delicious with the changing seasons, and prepares dishes with care and attention to the natural flavors of the ingredients, we enjoyed a chef's choice lunch with two living legends of Hamamatsu's real estate industry! The location is Shizuoka University Engineering...
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Yoshihiro Takahashi, the 15th-generation owner of Hyotei, a long-established Kyoto restaurant with a history of over 450 years and a Michelin three-star rating, took on the challenge of making ramen with the desire to "deliver a luxurious bowl that can be enjoyed at home!" At Hyotei, throughout the year...
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Head to "Katsu Unagi Unaten," where they pride themselves on their exceptionally fresh unaju (eel rice bowl), prepared on the spot using live eels! This is the new restaurant opened on December 19, 2008, by the son who inherited "Katsu Unagi Unaten" from his father, the previous owner who ran an eel restaurant in 1975...
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I went to "Kanerin Unagi-ten," an eel specialty restaurant founded in 1952, located along the Yuto Kaido road in Irino-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City! When it comes to "Hamamatsu food," the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly "eel," and there are many eel specialty restaurants, each with its own unique grilling method, sauce flavor, and even rice preparation...
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鎌倉の古民家ホテル「鎌倉古今 Hotel Kamakura COCON」での静かな朝は、心地良い鶯の歌声で清々しい目覚めを迎えます！ 客室の半露天風呂の窓を開放し、お庭の木々を眺めながらの入浴タイム！ 繊細な泡立ちのマイ...
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Chitose-cho is just a 10-minute walk from Hamamatsu Station. Chitose-cho is a vibrant entertainment district with over 300 establishments, ranging from long-established traditional Japanese restaurants and fine dining establishments to izakayas (Japanese pubs), sushi bars, Chinese restaurants, downtown eateries, Western-style restaurants, as well as bars, clubs, and lounges! The town's hustle and bustle...
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As summer nights arrive, the long-established Japanese inn "Kakujoro" is illuminated by the gentle light of lanterns, creating an even more enchanting atmosphere! Having just come out of the bath, the breeze feels wonderful on the skin, and the inn is very quiet and cool...
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Mornings start early at the traditional Japanese house hotel "Kamakura Cocon," and you're greeted with the refreshing sound of nightingales singing – perfect weather for sightseeing! The surrounding mountains are lush with greenery, and the spacious garden itself is luxurious, featuring holly trees, black pines, boxwood...
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When it comes to winter delicacies in Lake Hamana, it's "oysters"! To enjoy oyster dishes made with Lake Hamana oysters, which are in season during winter and a winter-only treat, we headed to "Uogashi Ryori Tasuke," a restaurant on Benten Island in Lake Hamana that serves fresh local ingredients in their finest form! "Uogashi...".
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I went to "Shunsai Koro," a Japanese restaurant in Higashi-Iba, Hamamatsu, for my last year-end party of the year! This restaurant was opened on October 23, 2000, by owner Osamu Niimura, and serves Japanese cuisine that utilizes seasonal ingredients. This time of year...
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沖縄北部の今帰仁村（Nakijinson）にある離島・古宇利島（Kourijima）は、円形の形をした隆起サンゴ礁の島で、面積は約3.17k㎡、周囲は約8kmとなり、人口約400人にも満たない小さな島です！ 沖縄本島トッ...
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