TOYAMA Kirari, is a complex facility located in Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, opened in August 2015. It houses Toyama City Public Library Main Building, the Toyama Glass Art Museum, a museum shop, a cafe and a bank. The entire building complex is the work of Kengo Kuma, a world-famous architect, […]
On the foothills of the mountain, North-west of Kyoto, is a city called Takagamine. In ancient days, it was one of the centers of arts and culture, and the home of reputed artist, Honami Koetsu. ROKU KYOTO was born from such an environment, with beautiful nature and cultural history. ROKU’s […]
Recently, the security environment surrounding Japan has reached a major turning point due to the rise of China, etc., but the current “Japan-US Security Treaty”, which is the pillar of that security, was signed in January 1960. Last year we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the conclusion.At that time, the […]
As of October 2020, there is a total of twelve Steam Locomotive Trains still in activity in Japan and today, I experienced the nearest route from Tokyo: the Steam Locomotive Train Mooka running trhough Ibaragi & Tochigi Prefectures! Steam Locomotive Train Mooka It takes around 90 minutes from Tokyo, to […]
Tokyo Disney Land, Tokyo Disney Sea, Universal Studio Japan and etc. – each of these famous Theme / Attraction Park has its own view of the world. It is a dreamland where you can immerse yourself in another world and and its atmosphere for a moment. In fact, there is […]
Nagoya is a gourmet city with its own unique food culture : Miso-katsu (deep-fried bread-crumbed port cutlet in miso), Tebasaki, Tenmusu, Kishimen, Miso-nikomi udon and etc., in Nagoya, there are many popular local dishes! Among the variety of Nagoya-meshi, this time I tried Hitsumabushi. Hitsumabushi Hitsumabushi is a local cuisine […]
About a three-minute drive from Oishi Park on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi, there is a museum that exhibits works that go beyond the boundaries of kimono. This is the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, which has three stars in the Michelin Guide. When I visited, I understood the reason it […]
PGM, one of Japan’s most well-known Golf Course Management Companies operates 145 golf courses all over Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. And now, PGM ahas recently opened a Golf venue in Ginza in Tokyo – Golf in Central Tokyo??? PMG’s concept is “Catering to any kind of golfer’s needs” – […]
“It’s not only a place to stay, it’s a place for you to release your creativity, to enjoy your time” With this kind of concept, W Osaka has arrived in Osaka – the first W property in Japan! Location Midosuji Boulevard is one of the main streets in central Osaka, […]
One of the purposes of coming to the Lake Kawaguchi area is to see Mt. Fuji, isn’t it? However, Mt. Fuji is fickle and may not show up depending on the weather… It happens often that the mountain is hidden in a sea of clouds, but when the weather is […]