Nemuro Konpira Shrine: A Seaside Guardian of Hokkaido’s Eastern Coast
Located in Nemuro City, Konpira Shrine is dedicated to prayers for safe voyages and prosperous fishing, and ha […]
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Taiei: The Best Local Convenience Store in Nemuro
When it comes to convenience stores in Hokkaido, most people immediately think of Seicomart. It’s more common […]
Nemuro Station: Gateway to Japan’s Easternmost City
Nemuro Station is the easternmost JR station in Japan and serves as the gateway to exploring the Nemuro area. […]
Kushiro Station: Gateway to Kushiro Sightseeing
Kushiro Station is the main railway hub in eastern Hokkaido and serves as a key base for sightseeing in Kushir […]
Kushiro: Home of Japan’s Largest Wetland and the Red-crowned Cranes
Kushiro is located in eastern Hokkaido, close to the sea, and is known for its cool climate even in summer. Ku […]
Shimanto River and the Chinka Bridges: Where Clear Streams and Scenic Landscapes Meet
The Shimanto River, flowing through Kochi Prefecture, is widely known in Japan as “the last clear stream.”For […]
Buckwheat Grain Stew （Soba Gome-jiru）— A Signature Taste of Tokushima
Buckwheat Grain Stew (Soba Gome-jiru) is a hearty, porridge-like dish made by simmering dehulled buckwheat gra […]
Mizuhashi Shokudo Gyofu：Fresh from Toyama Bay, Served by the Fishermen Themselves
There’s a place where you can enjoy seafood freshly landed from Toyama Bay—on the very same day it’s caught.Mi […]
Bento
In Japan, there is a culture called “bento.” A bento refers to a meal style that is portable and c […]
Japanese Manners and Customs Vo2
In VO2, we will share the manners and customs of dining in restaurants. When traveling abroad, dining is often […]