Upon returning to Toyama for a visit, I had a special request to meet someone at the Toyama Toyota Motor Headquarters! At the young age of 40, he became President and CEO, and in addition to his core business activities, he is constantly trying various approaches to revitalize Toyama as a whole, continuously connecting people...
...Meeting for a Taiwan-Toyama tour planned by "New Japan Travel" for next spring.
I visited the headquarters of the travel agency [New Japan Travel] in Okuda Shinmachi, Toyama City, to discuss a Taiwan-to-Toyama tour that we are planning for next spring! [New Japan Travel] has its headquarters in Toyama and branches in Kanazawa, Nagoya, and Osaka...
...We spoke with General Manager Takase about the "Lexus Toyama" event themed around the five senses!
I went to Lexus Toyama, located along National Route 41 in Toyama! It's operated by the Shinagawa Group, which started as a taxi business in 1917 and is now 99 years old, soon to celebrate its 100th anniversary! Today I met with Junichi Takase, the General Manager of Lexus Toyama...
..."Silks Place Tainan" - A relaxed atmosphere unique to the tropics flows through the air, creating a glamorous nighttime ambiance.
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Tainan, Silks Place Tainan offers a prime location and world-class hospitality. As evening approaches and the sun begins to set, the hotel displays a dazzling array of colors. Silks...
...Experience traditional Japanese papermaking at the World Heritage site "Ainokura Gassho-zukuri" with a master craftsman!
We visited Ainokura Village in Gokayama, a UNESCO World Heritage Site! While admiring the historical and cultural heritage of the Gassho-zukuri style houses, we felt our souls cleansed by the tranquil rural scenery. Gassho-zukuri houses were not just for "living" in the past, but also...
...Enjoy local specialties like Gokayama tofu and sake in Kokiriko no Sato, a town famous for its folk songs.
Just a 30-40 minute drive from Nanto City, head to Kaminashi, the "Village of Kokiriko," famous for the folk song "Kokiriko"! Here, the Murakami House, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, is particularly well-known! Along the way, you'll be soothed by the tranquil mountain scenery and enjoy the abundant fresh greenery...
...I ate bear stew at "Takachiyo," a renowned gibier (wild game) restaurant in Gokayama run by a hunter!
In Gokayama, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, famous for Nanto-kun (Nanto City), we received a recommendation for "Takachiyo," a renowned gibier (wild game) restaurant run by a hunter, from Noriko Matsui, the 6th generation apprentice of Matsui Textile Co., Ltd.! The owner, Shiro Takakuwa, said, "While the hot pot is being prepared, we'll serve you some appetizers...".
...Matsukaze-ro, a traditional Japanese restaurant in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture, is a culturally significant establishment situated along the Shogawa River, surrounded by a picturesque row of cherry trees.
I'm planning a sightseeing tour of Toyama for next year's cherry blossom season, and I'm looking for places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Toyama! Mayor Mikio Tanaka recommended Matsukaze-ro, a traditional Japanese restaurant in Nanto City, Toyama, that was founded in the Meiji era and is a nationally registered tangible cultural property! It has a charming, traditional Japanese atmosphere...
...A discussion with Mayor Tanaka of Nanto City about a bright future for Toyama and Nanto City!
I had a discussion with Mayor Mikio Tanaka of Nanto City, famous for Toyama's Nanto-kun (Nanto City), in his office about a bright future for Toyama and Nanto City! The connection was made possible by the 6th generation owner of Matsui Textile Co., Ltd., the "Weaving Princess of Johana," whom I interviewed last year for lade...
..."Silks Place Tainan" - A hotel overflowing with hospitality thanks to the meticulous attention to detail made possible by having a female General Manager.
地元に根付き、地元と共に「共生共栄」を目指すことをブランド理念とし、 古くからこの地に伝わる歴史や 学問の文化要素を空間各所に取り入れ「儒者(じゅしゃ)」をテーマに掲げ、 「孔子廟(こうしびょう)」をイメージし、 現代と...
...「シルクスプレイス台南」和モダンでスタイリッシュな様々なタイプの客室紹介!
地元と共に「共生共栄」を目指すことをブランド理念とし、 台南に古くから伝わる歴史や学問の文化要素を空間各所に採り入れ、 「儒者(じゅしゃ)」をテーマに掲げ「孔子廟(こうしびょう)」をイメージし、 現代と古き時代の共存が見...
...「シルクスプレイス台南」孔子廟をモデルにデザインしたユニークなキッズルーム!
「Silks Place Tainan(シルクスプレイス台南)台南晶英酒店」の4階にはレジャー施設が整い、 「儒者(じゅしゃ)」をテーマに掲げ、学問の神様として有名な「孔子廟(こうしびょう)」をイメージされた デザインの...
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