If you love naan bread, the best restaurant in Matsumoto to visit is Asian Station (松本アジアンステーション). Using a tandoor, the naan bread served in the restaurant will easily top the most delicious naan spots you might have been to. The place, run by Nepalese, also has vegan and halal options, making it suitable for people […]
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One of the popular Japanese dishes that many international tourists want to try in Japan is ramen noodles. Although ramen restaurants can be commonly found in the country, vegan ramen is hard to come by. But the situation has changed since T’s Tantan (T’Sたんたん) from Tokyo‘s Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘) had started expanding their presence.
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On the way to Kobe, Hattori Ryokuchi Park (服部緑地) is another plum blossom hunting spot in Osaka. The park, which was chosen to be one of the Top 100 Urban Parks in Japan, is best known for its plum grove and water park. The fall foliage scenery there is also amazing. Opened in 1950, Hattori
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The coolest spot in Tokorozawa City is Tokorozawa Sakura Town. It was built by the city and Kadokawa Corporation, a Japanese media company. In particular, the Kadokawa Musashino Museum (角川武蔵野ミュージアム) is an awe-inspiring building. Not only does it have a magnificent appearance, but the museum’s interior is equally amazing.
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While many scenic natural spots are not usually close to a train station, Kumoba Pond (雲場池) in Karuizawa is just a 20-minute walk from Karuizawa Station! The spot that was nicknamed Swan Lake (スワンレイク) by Westerners is a place with a very calm atmosphere that you will surely love!
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Compared to the neighborhood around Karuizawa Station, the Naka-Karuizawa area is less commercialized, so you might be worried about not being able to find vegetarian/vegan food there. Surprisingly, there are a couple of good options in Naka-Karuizawa. Although getting to them requires a degree of effort as they aren’t located close to the train station, the food
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Just a station away from Karuizawa Station, Naka-Karuizawa has been gaining tourists’ attention! The area has abundant nature along the Yu River (湯川). But that doesn’t mean that heading into the wild is the only thing you can do there. In fact, it is the opposite! Starting with HARUNIRE Terrace, a modern commercial complex for
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Remaining unknown to many, the old post town, Oiwake-Shuku (追分宿), is just two stations away from Karuizawa Station. The area is filled with many historical buildings, so it is a perfect spot to escape from the crowd in Karuizawa‘s town center for a calm and traditional ambiance.
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In addition to Uchimura Kanzō Memorial Stone Church (石の教会 内村鑑三記念堂), another church that can excite architectural buffs is Karuizawa St. Paul’s Catholic Church (軽井沢聖パウロカトリック教会). Designed by the famous American architect Antonin Raymond, the church is another landmark in Karuizawa. It was where the first Christian wedding for non-Christians was held in Japan, and nowadays, a
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While many are aware that Karuizawa is a summer resort close to Tokyo, what you may not know about Karuizawa is that it is also a great destination to admire contemporary art. Particularly in the Naka-Karuizawa area, art museums and uncommon architecture are tucked inside the picturesque nature. So if you want a trip more
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