Spaniards are said to eat five meals a day, light snacks each time, resulting in a two-hour difference in meal times compared to Japan. Lunchtime often starts around 2 PM, and dinnertime around 8 PM, enjoyed slowly with wine...
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Gaudí architecture! Casa Milà, a residence inspired by the Mediterranean and the snow-capped mountains of Catalonia.
Casa Milà, a work by Antoni Gaudí, was built in the early 19th century at the request of businessman Pere Milà and his wife. Originally known as La Pedrera (the quarry), it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984...
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"Roca Moo" - A Michelin 1-star restaurant supervised by the world's number one restaurant.
Having earned three Michelin stars, El Celler de Can Roca was proudly ranked number one in "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" in 2015.
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"La Confiteria" - A 19th-century confectionery shop that has been renovated into a bar while retaining its classical charm!
Rona Yamashita, the heir to the Yamashita Group, which operates long-established Japanese restaurants such as "Yashima Restaurant" and lives in Barcelona, guided us to our sixth stop: a classic bar in Sant Pau...
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"Yashima" celebrates 40 years in Barcelona! Enjoy a luxurious time at this long-established Japanese restaurant.
The fifth restaurant we visited, guided by Rona Yamashita, the heir to the "Yamashita Group" and a resident of Barcelona, was "Yashima Restaurant," a Japanese restaurant that he runs as the second-generation owner! *Rona...
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"El Vaso De Oro," a Spanish craft beer, and foie gras steak that Hidetoshi Nakata also raved about!
Rona Yamashita, the heir to the Yamashita Group, which operates long-established Japanese restaurants such as "Yashima Restaurant" and lives in Barcelona, guided us to our fourth stop, a place where we could enjoy local craft beer from the Barceloneta district...
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"Bar La Plata" - Be prepared for spills! Experience the true essence of a bar by sharing a Polon drink!
The third place we visited, guided by Rona Yamashita, the heir to the Yamashita Group, which operates long-established Japanese restaurants such as "Yashima Restaurant" and lives in Barcelona, was "Bar La...", a long-established bar in the old town.
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"Vila Viniteca" - A high-end food store offering wine tastings from all over Spain.
The second place we were taken to, guided by Rona Yamashita, the heir to the Yamashita Group, which operates long-established Japanese restaurants such as "Yashima Restaurant" in Barcelona, was "Vil...", a long-established wine shop in the old town.
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"Can Paixano" is a thriving standing bar run by a winery specializing in Cava.
For this trip, we asked Gaku Shaku, a ceramic artist from Toyama whom we support, to introduce us to Rona Yamashita, who lives in Barcelona, and we requested a bar crawl! He runs "Yashima Restaurant" in Barcelona...
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Lunch at the Sant Josep Market, Barcelona's largest market and the kitchen of the common people.
Walking along Las Ramblas, you'll come across the Sant Josep Market (La Boqueria Mercat)! This market, a hub for locals, is bustling with people and extremely popular with tourists, boasting over 400 bars and specialty food shops...
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Explore the historic old town of Barcelona, which retains much of its medieval charm!
The old town, with its medieval buildings dating from the 13th to 15th centuries, offers a classical and imposing Gothic atmosphere! Starting from Plaça Catalunya, the heart of Barcelona, we'll explore Las Ramblas, one of Barcelona's most iconic pedestrian walkways...
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I visited the studio and shop of Yuya Tanaka, a leading expert on Gaudí architecture.
I visited the studio and shop of Hiroya Tanaka, a Japanese resident of Barcelona who, having traveled to Spain in his youth, is considered a leading expert in the study of Antoni Gaudí's architecture and has dedicated his life to this research! Mr. Tanaka is a Japanese resident of Barcelona...
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