FUKUSHIMA (Takayu etc) [Fukushima] Kake soba at Sobanchu (三立十割 蕎麦人)
I took my mother to Noji Onzen in Fukushima. On arriving at Fukushima station, we went to Sobanchu (三立十割 蕎麦人) to have l...
TRIP (inside JAPAN)
FUKUSHIMA (Takayu etc) 
OSAKA [Osaka] MIKI FRUITS CAFE (ミキフルーツカフェ) in Nishi-Ohashi
We searched for good fruits parfait suitable for after lunch in Osaka. And we found MIKI FRUITS CAFE (ミキフルーツカフェ). They ...
OSAKA Renewal – [Osaka] Kamatake Udon (釜たけうどん) in Namba
Kamatake Udon closed in 2017 and the manager restarted close to the former shop. The shop's name is Kitatake Udon (き田たけ...
OSAKA Osaka: Fluffy Pancakes at Cafe Mog Namba (mog難波店)
Enjoy soft and fluffy pancakes at Cafe Mog (mog 難波店) in Osaka Namba! A popular pancake café with long lines, offering delicious buttermilk pancakes and afternoon tea.
OSAKA Osaka: Classic Chicken Omurice at Hokkyokusei Shinsaibashi Main Shop (北極星 心斎橋本店) in Namba
Enjoy a nostalgic taste of Japan’s omurice at Hokkyokusei (北極星) in Shinsaibashi. This long-established restaurant offers affordable and delicious chicken omurice, starting from just 720 yen.
OSAKA Osaka: Authentic Akashiyaki Experience at Bubutei (ぶぶ亭)
Discover Bubutei (ぶぶ亭), a hidden gem in Osaka's Umeda Station underground mall, serving authentic Akashiyaki. Dip these egg-based octopus delights in savory dashi soup for a must-try Kansai food experience.
OSAKA Osaka: Must-Try Okonomiyaki at Fukutaro (鉄板焼 福太郎)
Discover the authentic taste of Osaka’s okonomiyaki at Fukutaro (鉄板焼 福太郎). Enjoy their signature dishes, including yakisoba with tendon, Tongarikun, and Negiyaki with pork, all prepared in front of you for a unique dining experience.
OSAKA [Osaka] Kushikatsu Daruma (元祖串かつ だるま道頓堀店) in Dotonbori
When I visit Osaka, I want to eat kushikatsu at least one time. Kushikatsu Daruma (元祖串かつ だるま) is big kushikatsu chain s...
TOCHIGI (Nasu etc) Quit hotel business until 2025 – [Nasu Shiobara] One-night trip to Matsukawaya Nasukogen Hotel (松川屋那須高原ホテル)
I wanted to feel relax with onsen, so I had one-night trip to Nasu Shiobara onsen with my mother. We got to Nasu Shioba...
FUKUSHIMA (Takayu etc) Closed – [Nasu Shiobara] Teabreak at Cafe Roimu (カフェ ロイム)
I wanted to take onsen bath to relax, and my mother need to cure her wound. So, we had one-night trip to Nasu Shiobara....
TRIP (inside JAPAN) [Nara] Okadera temple (岡寺) in Autumn
When I walked to Ishibutai Tumulus, I found the sign "Okadera temple" along the road, and I tried to go there. But unex...
TRIP (inside JAPAN) [Nara] Nara park (奈良公園), Takamatsuzuka Tumulus (高松塚古墳) and Monmu Tumulus (文武天皇陵)
I went to Asuka to see Ishibutai Tumulus, Takamatsuzuka Tumulus and Oka-dera Temple on the second day of my trip to Nar...
NARA [Nara] Inexpensive breakfast at bakery Château Doll (シャトードール)
I went trip to Nara to view Autumn leaves. After I arrived at Kansai Airport, I went to Nara by some trains. There are ...
GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu) Kusatsu & Kawarayu 2011 : Yugama (Spring pot)
Now we can't go near the Yugama, but it is still worth to visit !
It took 30 minutes by bus from Kusatsu onsen bus term...
GUNMA (Kusatsu, Kawarayu) Kusatsu: Tranquil Visit to Shirane Shrine (白根神社) Near Yubatake
Discover Shirane Shrine (白根神社) in Kusatsu, a peaceful spot near Yubatake. Explore its spacious grounds, admire seasonal rhododendrons, and learn about its enshrined deity, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. Open 24 hours.