Izu, Shizuoka Tea leaf picking season is typically held between late April to late June, and once again in mid-September to late October. At Kuraya Narusawa in Shizuoka, try your hand at the traditional methods of picking tea in this immersive, tea picking experience. Kuraya Narusawa offers guests traditional tea-picking outfits ( Kasuri no Kimono ) for guests to wear while out in the field. https://kuraya-narusawa.co.jp/

Atami, Shizuoka Onsen manju, geyser, Yuzenn Jinja, ashi yu (outdoor public foot bath) cafe "Ki-ito" chestnut dessert https://www.waguri-kiito.com/ Japanese confectionery Tokiwagi Yokan ten https://tokiwagi-yohkanten.com/

Kitakaro is a renowned sweets shop and café chain in Hokkaido. In Sapporo’s Omotesando, the main store sits on the second floor of a repurposed library which was originally built in 1926, giving it a charming old-world atmosphere. Not only sweets, their senbei (rice crackers) are amazing.

Hakodate, Sapporo, Kushiro 2024 February Ramen "Ajisai" in Hakodate Ikameshi (Squid Rice) near Mori station Pastryy at Rokkatei Goryoukaku cafe Seafood grill at "Noah's Arc" in Sapporo Sweets, rice cracker and cafe at Kitakaro, Sapporo Miso ramen, Kushiro A Japanese confectionery called "Hougan sama" only sold at Rokkatei Hokkaido Jingu cafe "Haskapp Jewelry" cookie recommended by a Sapporo local Scallop butter rice ball sold at the train station "Morihiko" coffee and much mo

Hokkaido "Washo market" is the oldest market in Kushiro, established in 1954. It's one of Hokkaido's three major markets, alongside Hakodate Morning Market and Sapporo Nijo Market. Located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, it boasts excellent accessibility. About 50 shops line its aisles, including fresh seafood stores, dried and salted goods shops, delicatessens, greengrocers, and butcher shops, continuing to be a beloved "kitchen" for the locals. https://www.was

Hakodate, Hokkaido Located in the historic Daimon district near Hakodate Station, this lively yatai (food stall) village captures the nostalgic charm of old Hakodate, a town once thriving with the Seikan Ferry and the northern fisheries. Over 20 small eateries line the narrow alleyways, each offering its own take on Hokkaido cuisine.

Hakodate, Hokkaido Rokkatei is a famous pastry shop started in Obihiro, Hokkaido founded in 1933. It is a chain, and I visited one near Goryoukaku, Sapporo. There is a cafe inside the stor. https://rokkatei.us/pages/about

Ise shi, Mie ken Ise udon is a type of thick, soft wheat noodle from Ise, Japan, known for being served in a rich, dark soy sauce-based broth . It is a local specialty of Mie Prefecture and is often topped with green onions and sometimes egg yolks for a simple yet flavorful dish that became popular with travelers visiting the Ise Grand Shrine.  Stopped by one near Okage Yokocho next to Ise Jingu. https://en.ise-kanko.jp/focus/iseudon/

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