Himi is famous for its "Himi winter yellowtail"! This seaside town is brimming with seafood! The Himi Fishing Port Outer Market, "Himi Banyagai," has opened, offering a seafood market featuring Toyama's finest seafood, local specialties, hot springs, and footbaths. It's proving incredibly popular with tourists from both within and outside the prefecture...
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We visited the Rakusuitei Art Museum, created by Mr. Ishizaki of the "izak" group, which operates the River Retreat Garaku, a resort hotel in Toyama that we absolutely adore! Currently, it's open from March 26th to August...
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If you're visiting Toyama, I highly recommend River Retreat Garaku! With 25 rooms in total across the main and new buildings, each with its own unique atmosphere, it's the perfect place to spend a relaxing and enriching time in a modern and stylish setting...
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In Iwase, there's a French restaurant that accepts only one group per day, and Toyama's foodies unanimously recommend it, saying, "You absolutely have to go!" It's called "Cave Yunoki"! It's located behind "Sake Merchant Tajiri Main Store," in a row of storehouses! That said, it's a bit of a sudden...
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Along the main street of Iwase in Toyama, you'll find the cool liquor store "Sakasho Tajiri Honten," which is housed in a renovated brewery! They carry a carefully selected range of sake and wines, including Masuizumi from Masuda Sake Brewery, and you can even enjoy tastings...
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I had the opportunity to visit and see the progress of a renovation project that has been underway since last year in a charming old house in the Iwase district of Toyama City! The current state of this Iwase district is thanks to Ryu Masuda (Ryuichiro Masuda) of Masuda Sake Brewery, who lives in this town...
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We visited Iwase, a town where many traditional Japanese houses built during the Meiji era still remain! This is where the studio and gallery of ceramic artist Gaku Shakuei, whom we support, are located. This time, we went to confirm the products to be exported to Taiwan and to discuss a new project...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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