In the Yokosuka district of Kakegawa City, nestled quietly along the charming Enshu Yokosuka Highway, a place that still retains its old-world appeal, is "Hare Cafe"! "Here, there is only coffee and music, a place between the ordinary and the extraordinary," says owner Seiko Ota, breathing life into the cafe with her vision...
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On Monday, November 9th, to celebrate my 47th birthday, my husband and friends booked out the French restaurant "L'AGAPE" in Fujieda for me! For the past few years, celebrating my birthday abroad has become a tradition, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Chirimen Sansho, a famous Kyoto specialty and popular souvenir! Made by simmering sansho peppercorns and dried sardines, Chirimen Sansho boasts the unique, refreshing aroma and slightly tingling spiciness of sansho peppercorns, which are addictive, and pairs perfectly with the concentrated umami of the dried sardines...
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I went to the "One-Coin Strawberry Pack Sale" event held at Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika, where you can enjoy fruit picking, BBQ, glamping, and more! This event features strawberries, which are extremely popular for their year-round "strawberry picking"...
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To enjoy "time at home" without going out, the best thing to do is to make time for things you enjoy! With the state of emergency declared to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we're spending more time at home these days. Many households are enjoying activities like baking bread or making sweets...
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Takahide Akashi of Akashi Shoten, a company that handles high-quality vegetables and premium fruits at Kyoto's central market and supplies top-tier Michelin-starred restaurants, sent us a wonderful gift of high-quality vegetables and premium fruits...
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I went to Sanaru Lake Park, which is within walking distance from my house, and enjoyed cherry blossom viewing with my dog, Chocolat, and a homemade bento box! This year, the cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino) on the west bank of Lake Sanaru bloomed 1-2 weeks later than last year, likely due to the mild winter, and finally reached their peak in April...
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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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A quiet morning at the traditional Japanese house hotel "Hotel Kamakura COCON" in Kamakura begins with a refreshing awakening to the soothing song of the nightingale! Open the window of the semi-open-air bath in your room and enjoy a bath while gazing at the trees in the garden! The delicate bubbles of the water...
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Kamakura, Hotel Kamakura COCON is a renovated traditional Japanese house hotel housed in a historic residence built in 1855. Offering the privacy and tranquility of a private home, it provides adults with a peaceful retreat...
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Away from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Kamakura, nestled quietly in the tranquil residential area of the historic Nikaido district, "Kamakura Kokon Hot..." opened on January 7, 2019, as a high-quality traditional Japanese house hotel, a fully renovated old house that has been passed down since the Edo period.
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I went for a French course lunch at "Passe Relle," a French and cafe restaurant that opened inside "Sala Plaza Sanarudai" on Orange Street in Hamamatsu's Sanarudai district! This restaurant had its grand opening on December 1st, 2019...
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