In late May, as the greenery was becoming lush, I took a two-night, three-day trip to Zushi and Kamakura with my beloved dog, Chocolat. I asked Daisuke Matsumiya, the representative and manager of the company that operates the renovated traditional Japanese house hotel "Kamakura Kokon" where we stayed, about pet-friendly cafes...
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This year, I'd like to dedicate myself to making homemade plum wine and pickled plums using Nanko plums that I harvested during my first plum-picking experience at artist Shintaro Ajioka's home! By trying out different base alcohols, I can find my favorite type of plum wine...
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I visited the home, office, and studio of contemporary artist Shintaro Ajioka, who is based in Toyohashi and active on the world stage! I received a notice about the annual "plum picking" event held at the Ajioka residence before the rainy season, so I took a drive there! His daughter, Akari, knew about it...
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We visited Toriichi Meat Shop, a long-established butcher shop in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, with over 80 years of history! This butcher shop specializes in delicious, safe, and secure domestic meats, including their own brand of duck, "Aichi Duck," as well as beef, pork, chicken, and wild boar. They handle only carefully selected ingredients! [Storefront...].
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I was invited to a home party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kunihisa and Tomoko Ueno, whom I met through an introduction from Daisuke Matsumiya, the representative and manager of the operating company of the Kamakura Kokon, a traditional Japanese house hotel in Kamakura! The other day at my house...
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マセラティの正規ディーラーである「マセラティ名古屋桜山」が名古屋市名東区に移転され、2021年4月17日（土）に新たに国内最大級のショールーム「マセラティ名古屋インター（MASERATI Nagoya Inter）」とし...
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I attended a tea ceremony held in a "mud-dyed tea room," a work by artist Shintaro Ajioka, set up in a forest overlooking the Itajiki River, nestled between the Ure River and the JR Iida Line near Yutani Onsen in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture! Between Toyohashi Station (Aichi Prefecture) and Tatsuno Station (Nagano Prefecture), a distance of 195.7km, there were 94...
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We visited Yamamatsu Suzuki Farm, which cultivates mainly herbs and Western vegetables, building upon and improving upon farming methods passed down through generations! We primarily serve high-end resort hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants both domestically and internationally...
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