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Summary Introducing the third day of a weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa.Plan to leave Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and tour the island on Saturday and Sunday.I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it is surprisingly easy to get there! On the last day, we […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa. The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in March in Tokyo for those who are interested in such things. *The events […]
Monjayaki is a local dish of Tokyo known for its sizzling savory aroma, unique combination of runny consistency and crunchy texture. Here we introduce about monjayaki: how to enjoy it, and recommended some restaurants to try it. What is Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き)? Monjayaki is a type of ‘konamono’ (food made with flour) dish, similar to takoyaki […]
Since the Edo period (1603-1868), dozeu nabe has been loved by the common people. With its rich flavor, reasonable price, and abundant nutrition, dozeu nabe has many charms. Here we introduce the characteristics and types of dozeu nabe, actual restaurants, and recommended restaurants. What is Dozeu Nabe (どぜう鍋)? Dozeu (dojo) nabe is a local dish […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in April in Tokyo for those who are interested in such things. *The events […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in May in Tokyo for those who are interested in such things. *The events […]
Chanko, known as the meal of sumo wrestlers, is a local dish born in Tokyo. In particular, chanko-nabe, which offers a well-balanced taste of meat, fish, and vegetables, is an attractive nabe dish with a gentle flavor and abundant nutrition. Here we introduce the characteristics of chanko, and recommended restaurants! What is “Chanko”? “Chanko” refers […]