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/

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.

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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Kagoshima Ken, Yakushima Honbo Sake Brewery began making shochu in this area in 1960. Since then, for more than half a century,...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho Tunnel Station (Tonnel no Eki) is a long-term storage facility for Kagura Sake Brewery's shochu using a tunnel,...

Yamaguchi Ken, Suo Oshima Gun Ukashima Sunday morning market is popular as a place where you can buy a variety of fresh seafood at a...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Popular ramen shop with iriko dashi soup. Iriko dashi, a producto of Oshima, also known as niboshi dashi, is a...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Visited this cozy salt making factory on the serene shore, a minute from Tateiwa rock and Crest of the Wave...

Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken and vicinity (August, 2022) A field of lotus root plants (a.k.a. renkon or hasu). Used in many Japanese...

Oasa, Hiroshima Ken A historical brewery since 1933 in northern Hiroshima revived by the founder's great-grandson! Through a friend's...

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

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

Kyoto Trip to Kyoto with my younger daughter in 2017 Summer Photos: Nakamura Toukichi tea store in Uji, Bamboo in Sagano, Construction at...

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

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...

Kagoshima Shi, Kagoshima Ken To take advantage of JR Pass, one day trip to Kagoshima. One day pass for all you can ride city buses. -...

Ibusuki Shi, Kagoshima Ken Visited Ibusuki Sunamushi Kaikan Saraku and tried the famous sunaburo (sand bath) on the beach. From Ibusuki...