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#108 Sagawa Soy Sauce Factory
Yanai Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Sagawa Shoyu has been producing Kanro shoyu soy sauce for over 100 years in Yanai city. Using the huge barrels...


#107 Kamaya Udon/Soba
Yanai Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Udon and soba with strong flat curly noodles. A must visit place every time I go home. My favorite is goboten...


#103 Chuo Jidoshado
Solo drive from Takaido IC to Komaki IC through Chuo Jidoshado highway Rented Suzuki Hustler and started from ANA Crown Hotel Narita, and...


#100 Kyoto Various Spots (2)
Kyoto Trip to Kyoto with my younger daughter in 2017 Summer Photos: Nakamura Toukichi tea store in Uji, Bamboo in Sagano, Construction at...


#99 Kyoto Various Spots (1)
Kyoto Assistant to American High School students Japan Trip in July, 2016 Photos: Uji Byodouin, Kiyomizu Temple, Uzumasa Movie Village,...


#98 Shojin Ryori at Fukuchiin Temple Pilgrim's Lodging
Koya Cho, Wakayama Ken Fukuchiin Shukubo (Pilgrim's Lodging) in Mt. Koya offers Japanese-style accommodations in a historical Buddhist...


#87 Kappabashi Utensils Street
Taito Ku, Tokyo Kappabashi, Japan’s restaurant supply store mecca, is located in Taito Ward between Ueno and Asakusa. At nearly a...


#86 Shibamata
Katsushika Ku, Tokyo Shibamata area is known for "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" - a Japanese film series starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, a...


#81 Hokusetsu Sake Brewery
Sado Island, Niigata Ken Sado's sake "Hokusetsu", is loved by the world-famous restaurant "NOBU". On the day I visited, there was a...


#80 Masu zushi
Toyama Ken Masuzushi (鱒寿司) is a type of oshizushi (pressed sushi) and a well-known souvenir of Toyama. Made of vinegared trout sashimi...


#75 Asahi Shuzo
Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Brewery of the famous sake, "Dassai". A factory tour (in English as well) is available per appointment. A...


#70 Mitsukuni Honten (Wagashi)
Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A small wagashi shop in town. Most popular item is a whole natsumikan citrus (famous produce of Hagi) with...


#67 Tenku no Cafe at Nagano Yama
Shunan Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located at the summit of Nagano Yama at 1050 meters altitude, the highest point of Shunan city. Not a typical...


#66 Mihorido Uirou (Wagashi)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Uirou (sweet jelly) is one of the traditional sweets made in Yamaguchi. Unlike other places, uirou in...


#65 Kaneko Rouho (Wagashi)
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Wagashi store opened in 1914 (Taisho 3) in Ogori, Yamaguchi. Popular Ogori Manju (with the character of 小...


#54 Suzuminosato Wagashi Shop
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken A hideaway Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop I found in Miyano. Seasonal authentic fresh Wagashi...


#41 Uirou by Hagino
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Uirou is a famous traditional confectionery of Yamaguchi City. A small store by the road (no parking). ...


#20 Atsu Kuri Chestnuts
Mine Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Huge and sweet chestnuts grown on the fertile soil with good drainage and the weather with a big temperature...


#17 Ganne-guri Chestnuts
Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Huge and sweet! Heike clan warriors who fled to this area have planted chestnut trees they brought...


#4 Kanemitsu Brewery
Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Popular sake "Santoka", named after a local poet, is made of 100% local rice, called "Yamada Nishiki". ...
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