We visited "Shizuoka Matcha Sweets Factory Nanaya," famous for its world's richest matcha gelato, operated by "Marushichi Seicha," a long-established tea shop in Fujieda with a history of 111 years since its founding in 1907! Located along National Route 1 in Seto, Fujieda City, it was particularly congested amidst heavy traffic...
...Embark on a secluded journey to enjoy some of Japan's best sights aboard the "Southern Alps Abt Line" Abt rack railway!
Embark on a journey to a hidden paradise aboard the "Southern Alps Abt Line," Japan's only Abt rack railway, which runs through a valley surrounded by the magnificent nature of the upper reaches of the Oigawa River in Oku-Oi! The "Southern Alps Abt Line," also known as the "Oigawa Railway Co., Ltd. Ikawa Line," was built for the construction of dams in the Oigawa River system...
..."Thomas Fair 2018": Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends gather at Senzu Station on the Oigawa Railway!
At the Oigawa Railway Co., Ltd.'s Senzu Station, famous for its steam locomotives, the "Thomas the Tank Engine Fair 2018" is being held from June 9th to October 14th, 2018! In addition to the main character "Thomas," new characters such as "Winston" and "Per..." are also featured.
...夏の風物詩とも言えるかんざん寺花火大会!浜名湖畔を虹色に彩る大玉の舞い!
浜名湖の夏の夜を彩る夏の風物詩で7/22(日)に開催された「浜名湖かんざんじ温泉灯篭流し花火大会」へ! 浜名湖にある温泉街「舘山寺(かんざんじ)」では、毎年、願い事が書かれた約2千基の灯籠を内浦湾へ流す幻想的な行事「灯篭...
..."aru" - Enjoy French cuisine and a paired dinner that showcases the delicate craftsmanship born from meticulous handiwork.
I visited "aru," a French restaurant that newly opened on December 27th, 2017, on the second floor of a multi-tenant building within a 5-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture! Under the soft light of bare light bulbs and an olive tree beside the building's staircase, the restaurant has a simple design...
...Kanerin Eel Shop: It's the Day of the Ox in summer! Beat the summer heat with the stamina-boosting flavor of delicious eel!
土用の丑の日は、浜松市西区入野町の雄踏街道沿いにある創業68年の「かねりん鰻店」へ! 土用の丑の日に”鰻”を食べるのは江戸時代から続く習慣で、起源として伝えられているのは、江戸時代の蘭学者・平賀源内が、夏うなぎの売れ行き...
..."Ichimi Shin Le Grill" Marine Day Champagne Party! Compare 31 different champagnes!
The annual Champagne Party hosted by "WINE CLUB HAMAMATSU," a regular event held every year on Marine Day, was successfully held again this year! This year marked the 6th anniversary of the event, and the venue was...
..."Quatre Saisons Hamamatsu" is a wedding venue reborn as a sophisticated space in the heart of the city.
The wedding venue "Porte Bonheur" in downtown Hamamatsu will reopen as "Hamanako Auberge Les Quatre Saisons" and its group restaurant "Les Quatre Saisons Hamamatsu"...
...I relaxed in the airport lounge at Taoyuan International Airport, savoring the lingering memories of Taiwan, before returning to Japan.
I was dropped off by taxi at Terminal 2 of Taoyuan International Airport, and said goodbye to my driver, Kevin! I arrived smoothly and had plenty of time before my flight...
...We started our last day with a multinational buffet-style breakfast at "Palais de Chine Taipei."
My Taiwan reporting trip took me to the Palais de Chine Hotel Taipei, a designer hotel located within the large shopping mall "Qsquare," which is directly connected to Taipei Main Station...
..."Xiangyun Longyin" receives 2 Michelin stars in the Taipei guide, marking a flourishing of Japanese cuisine in Taiwan!
Ryugin, the first Taiwanese branch of Ryugin, a Japanese restaurant in Roppongi that has consistently received three Michelin stars in the "Michelin Guide Tokyo 2018," has earned two stars in the "Michelin Guide Taipei 2018"! It is located in 201...
..."Nousaku Taipei": Traditional craftsmanship from Toyama, Japan, showcasing its proud casting technology, enters the Taiwanese market!
Nousaku, a foundry celebrating its 102nd anniversary in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, where traditional Japanese casting techniques are passed down, will be holding an event at the Taipei Marriott Hotel in Taiwan in 2017...
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