88tees CAFE is a cafe directly operated by the popular Hawaiian brand "88tees." Located in a prime location in front of Atami Sun Beach, it offers Hawaiian cuisine that evokes a resort atmosphere, while also selling Hawaiian T-shirts and other goods directly imported from Hawaii...
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We headed to "Atami Nagisa-cho Osakana Donburi Bistro," a particularly lively restaurant in Nagisa-cho, right in front of Atami Sun Beach! Operating under the concept of "making fun memories the best souvenir," the restaurant, as its name suggests, offers a wide variety of donburi (rice bowl) dishes, overflowing with delicious food...
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ENOTECA MANIFATTURA, located within walking distance of Atami Station, can be seen by turning left onto the bus street after passing through the Nakamise shopping arcade in front of Atami Station. It's a revival of the famous Atami restaurant "Bistro..." which closed due to the building's deterioration.
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Nagisa-kan, a traditional Japanese hot spring inn located in front of Atami Sun Beach, boasts a spectacular open-air bath overlooking Atami Port, a wide variety of private baths, and kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal Atami ingredients. Our accommodation for the first night of our Atami birthday trip was...
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As autumn deepens and the trees shed their leaves, glimpses of colorful autumn foliage can be seen here and there in the mountains across Japan. Although things are finally starting to calm down, the COVID-19 pandemic still poses a serious threat, so I've decided against an overseas trip for my birthday this year and will instead travel within Japan, specifically within my prefecture...
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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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I was fortunate enough to be invited to Tempura Naruse in Shizuoka, a restaurant renowned for being incredibly difficult to get a reservation at and attracting gourmets from all over Japan. The restaurant is located next to Asama Shrine, and is said to have been built by Ota Dokan, a samurai from the late Muromachi period known for constructing Edo Castle...
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Founded in 1983, Bunka Western Restaurant is a long-established Western-style restaurant with its main branch in Ikeshita and multiple locations in Nagoya, including Midland Square and Meitetsu Department Store. We visited one of these locations, Bistro Bunka Western Restaurant in Chikusa, for lunch! It's a short walk from Chikusa Station...
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While driving along the shores of Lake Hamana, I had breakfast with a friend at "Coffee Shop Mitsuwa," a traditional coffee shop famous for its Dutch coffee! This shop boasts a long history, having been founded in the Taisho era, and is conveniently located in front of Washizu Station. It exudes a calming Taisho-era romantic atmosphere, evoking a sense of nostalgia...
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I spent the early morning at "Katsugyo no Yado Asashio," a scenic inn on the shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island, a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana. A short trip to the nearby Bentenjima Seaside Park reveals the beautifully curved Hamana Bridge and the stunning gradient of colors before sunrise...
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Nestled on the scenic shores of Lake Hamana, overlooking Bentenjima Island—a popular tourist spot and power spot on Lake Hamana—"Katsugyo no Yado Asashio" is a guesthouse that was started by the previous owner, Masahiro Yamada, as a fishing boat business. The current owner, Keisuke Yamada, also honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant...
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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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