Karuizawa is surely a top-class scenic summer resort close to Tokyo. But spending an entire day exploring the town can be tiring for many. So how about visiting a cafe with a nice ambiance on Old Karuizawa Gina Street for a break and enjoying a plate of nice dessert with a cup of coffee or […]
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When you walk on Old Karuizawa Ginza Street (軽井沢銀座通り), you will notice that there are several bakeries on this 750-meter-long street. Some of them even have a cafe serving light meals! Because each of them has its charm, if you are unsure which one to visit, read on for an introduction to the most popular
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Although Shima Onsen in Gunma Prefecture isn’t known to be a spot for fancy food, it has a couple of cafes, restaurants, and street food you need to try out during your visit. Some are traditional snacks or sweets unique to the area, and others are just delicious as fresh ingredients sourced locally are used,
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After having your fill at Kusatsu Onsen‘s symbol, Yubatake, how about taking a stroll along Sainokawara-dōri Street (西の河原通り) for some snacks, shopping, or even a plate of delicious food? The street that stretches from Yubatake to Sainokawara Park is Kusatsu Onsen’s main street. In addition to the shops and restaurants, it is also where you
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When you visit Okinawa‘s capital city Naha, there are three manjū shops that you have to visit, even if you aren’t a sweet tooth! Because every single one of them has usually completely sold out of their delicious manjūs by noon, you can tell how popular they are among the locals and tourists.
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When you visit Sendai, the capital of the kingdom of the famous samurai, Date Masamune, you will notice that supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes are selling a particular traditional dessert with a creamy light green topping wherever you go. That mysterious light green colored topping can also be found in various types of drinks!
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Just a 5-minute walk from Fukuoka City Subway’s Tenjin Station (天神駅), the Tenjin Central Park (天神中央公園) is a popular spot to adore the cherry blossoms in early spring. So when you visit Fukuoka in late March, take a stroll along the Naka River (那珂川) and experience a tunnel formed by 50 cherry trees! Being surrounded
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Miyakoyasai Kamo (都野菜 賀茂) is a restaurant located in Karasuma, Kyoto, that focuses its menu on fresh vegetables sourced locally in Kyoto. Depending on your appetite, the good or bad thing is that it is a you-can-eat-style restaurant.
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Vegetarian-friendly restaurants are hard to come by in Japan. It might be easier in big cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, but in less visited areas like Mt. Shosha (書写山), we vegetarians must do our homework to find the best dining options available and to ensure we have enough energy to explore!
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