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Hiroshima Prefecture with two World Heritage sites and the scenic Setouchi Region located on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea is full of charm in so many ways!

HiroshimaLocated on the west part of the Honshu main-land, Hiroshima Prefecture has its southern part facing the Seto Inland Sea and its north-ern part surrounded by the Chugoku mountain ranges. The prefectural capital is Hiroshima City, which was left in ashes in a moment by the first atomic bombing in human history in WWII, but achieved a remarkable recovery af-ter the war. Now, this beautiful international cultural city attracts many people from all over the world, serving as a hub of developing cul-

tural and international friendships. Hiroshima Peace Memorial, more commonly known as Atomic Bomb Dome, one of the most famous World Heritage sites in Japan and dedicated to the memory of the victims, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which aims to remind future generations of the horrors of war and ap-peal for lasting peace, are located in the city.

Another peculiar aspect of the city is as many as six rivers flow through the city cen-ter. Enjoy going through the city on a pleasure cruiser. From Motoyasu Sambashi (pier), you can take a cruiser to the other World Heritage site in Hiroshima, Itsukushima Shrine. You can also take a nice walk on the walking paths along the Motoyasu River, and relax and have a cup of coffee at one of the stylish open cafes near Hiroshima Station.

Founded by a member of the council of five elders, the five most powerful daimyo (ter-ritorial lords) chosen by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to serve his son, Mori Terumoto (1553-1625), Hiroshima-jo Castle is also known as Rijo (lit-erally meaning carp castle). Shukkei-en gar-den is a beautiful circuit-style garden created around a pond, where you can enjoy seasonal nature. You can enjoy shopping at department stores, electronics retail stores, and shopping malls in Kamiyacho and Hacchobori, the citys central business district, and Hiroshima night-life at izakaya and bars lining the streets of the Nagarekawa and Yagembori district.

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Itsukushima ShrineMiyajima where the World Heritage site, Itsukushima Shrine, is located, can be reached from Hiroshima Station by train and ferry in about one hour. The huge red torii gate stands in the ocean, and the magnificent shrine build-ings look as if they are floating on the water. Take a ropeway ride to the top of Mount Misen, and you can enjoy a great view of islands in the Seto Inland Sea.

FoodThe most famous Hiroshima food item is oys-ter. You can enjoy not only various dishes with fresh oysters but also the freshest seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Okonomiyaki is also one of the best known Hiroshima foods along with oyster. Unlike the famous Osaka okonomiyaki, Hiroshima okonomiyaki has layers of a crepe-like base, a huge amount of shredded cabbage,

meat, noodles, and lots of sauce. Anago-meshi (conger eel fillets cooked in sweet and salty soy-sauce-based sauce on rice) is another popu-lar dish, which is also a popular ekiben (bento box lunch sold at stations and in the train). Hiroshimas most popular souvenir, momiji manju, a small maple-leaf-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste, will satisfy your sweet tooth. Also, check out Hiroshimas other newly-emerging original dishes, such as gekikara tsukemen (noodles served with an extremely spicy dipping sauce) and shirunashi tantanmen (literally means tantan noodles with no soup: Chinese noodles topped with a spicy sauce with ground meat and vegetables).

Kagura and Sake Located in the northern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, Sandankyo Ravine is a famous spot for spectacular autumn leaves. There is a beauti-ful waterfall surrounded by a deep virgin for-

est. The northern part of the prefecture is also famous for kagura. Kagura, which means gods entertainment, is a type of Shinto theatrical music and dance, and the style in this region is characterized by dynamic yet elegant danc-ing, colorful costumes, and boisterous music rhythms. You can see it at Kagura Monzen Toji Mura, where you can also enjoy hot springs.

About a 30-minute train ride from Hiroshima City to the east will take you to Saijo in Higashi-Hiroshima City. Saijo is nationally famous for sake brewing, along with Fushimi in Kyoto. There are eight sake brewers around JR Saijo Station. You can sample each brewers original sake, as well as look for souvenirs. After walking around the area, you can rest and relax at cafes and restaurants in buildings that used to be sake storehouses. There is an annual festival, called Sake Matsuri, held on a Saturday and Sunday in mid-October, where about 900 brands of sake from all over Japan are offered for tasting.

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Towns in SetouchiKure is a port town that was developed as one of the worlds biggest military ports. Mitarai used to prosper as one of the port towns in Setouchi in the Edo period (1603-1867), where sailboats stayed waiting for good winds and tides for sail-ing to their destinations. You can see the build-ings and historical sites which retain the atmo-sphere of the towns old days.

Takehara, known to anime fans as a sa-cred place of the anime series Tamayura, is called Little Kyoto of the Aki area, where houses of former wealthy merchants still stand behind white walls lining the street in a quaint atmosphere.

Attracting people with its calm and mag-nificent natural landscape, Tomonoura is one of the main scenic sites in Setonaikai National Park. The traditional fishing method, tai-ami, net fishing for red sea bream, is still actively per-formed in this area. A special tai-ami event is

held throughout May every year, where the dy-namic, spectacular fishing thrills the audience.

OnomichiNationally known as a town of slopes, a town of temples, a town of literature, and a town of mov-ies, Onomichi has mountains standing very close to the edge of the ocean and slopes with many stone steps, making it a perfect place to stroll around in a relaxed and leisurely way. Walk along the shopping arcade Chuo Shotengai (Onomichi E-no-machi Street) from JR Onomichi Station, and you will arrive at Ropeway Sanroku Station in Senkoji Park. From the park, you can have a good view of Onomichi Suido Channel and Mukaishima Island.

Connecting Imabari (Ehime Prefecture) in Shikoku and Onomichi (Hiroshima Prefecture) over a total length of about 60 km, Setouchi Shimanami Kaido Expressway also includes Setonaikai-crossing Bicycle Route, Japans first

bicycle path crossing the strait. Going through the islands in the Seto Inland Sea connected with ten bridges, you can enjoy cycling while enjoying the views from the bridges. You can rent a bicycle at one of 14 rental-bicycle stations and drop it off at any of the stations. Enjoy cy-cling without worrying about getting back to your starting point!

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The Japanese sword, otherwise known as nihonto, is a traditional craft that has been produced in Japan for 1,000 years. While it was originally made as a weapon, now the role of weapon has ended and many people appreciate the Japanese sword as a beautiful art object. Its shape is refined with a gentle but not simple curvature. Pale white patterns on the edge are called hamon, which are different on every blade. Forged by hand, there are no com-pletely identical Japanese swords in the world, even though the same swordsmith may have made the blades.

The sword is made of high-quality tama-hagane, or Japanese steel that is manufactured from smelting sand-iron and charcoal together in a clay furnace using a traditional method called tatara. The Japanese sword is character-ized by the qualities of not break and not bend. In fact, it is very difficult for these two properties to co-exist. High-carbon-concentration steel is hard but relatively weak and easy to break. On

the other hand, steel with a lower carbon con-centration is sticky and difficult to break but easy to bend.

The Japanese sword uses soft steel (shingane) layered with hard and pure steel (kawagane) to prevent bending. Each steel element is heated to a red-hot heat, hammered, and folded to harden repeatedly (tanren). In this way, the carbon con-centration is sophisticatedly adjusted through many layers. Finally, the sword body is heated and rapidly quenched in water in the temper-ing stage (yakiire). Through this process, the steel of the blade becomes harder and the edge keener. Then, the sword is sent to be polished by a polisher.

There are several schools of Japanese sword-making and each schools way is different. And individual swordsmiths also have their own methods. Thus, if you carefully inspect a sword, you can find out when (historical era), where (region) and by whom it was made.

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Here are some basic appreciating points, among many.

1. ShapeCurvature (sori), length, and total balance. The era when the sword was made can be assumed from sori. 2. JiSteel surface markings created by tanren and yakiire, though they are a little bit difficult to clearly see in glass showcases in museums. 3. HamonIn tempering, the blade, which has been coated with a clay slur-ry, is heated and rapidly quenched in water. Temper patterns (hamon) are mainly created around the border between thickly coated and thinly coated parts. The temper pattern is an im-portant point to analyze in ascertaining who made the sword, because the temper pattern is handed down in each school.

Mountings

Originally made to protect the sword body, mountings the various housings and fit-tings that hold the blade of a sword when be-ing worn or stored developed in various ways in successive eras. Each part was created by a special artisan with a variety of materials, such as lacquer, wood, leather, and gold and other metals. Sword mounting was an outstanding craftwork in itself, and was also a kind of fash-ion. Fashionable samurai in olden days took pride in the total coordination that decora-tive sheaths and so on added to their dress.

Places to Appreciate Japanese Swords

The Japanese Sword Museum (Tokyo)Tokyo National Museum (Tokyo)Kyoto National Museum (Kyoto)Bizen Osafune Japanese Sword Museum, Bizen Osafune Token Village (Okayama)

This list is some of the museums where you can see Japanese swords. There are other muse-ums with permanent exhibitions or which hold special exhibitions from time to time.

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Tachi signed by Kuniyuki, owned by The Japanese Sword Museum (National treasure)This is made by Kuniyuki, the de facto founder of the Rai school that flourished in Yamashiro (current Kyoto) in the mid Kamakura era (12th-14th centuries). He created relatively many swords but it is the only one designated a National treasure.

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Admire Majestic Mount FujiClimbing season of Mount Fuji is from July 1 to August 31. About 320,000 people climbed Mount Fuji in 2012. There are four major routes and usually climbers start from the 5th Station (Go-gome) on the side of Yamanashi Prefecture. The paths are well maintained and accessible even to beginners. However, the average temperature near the summit is about 5 degrees C in midsummer and there are no trees around the trails providing protection from wind and rain. You will need to do some research, and get equipped and prepared for mountaineering.

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Lake Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba, a restoration of an old village with thatched houses, is an archetypal scenery of Japan. You can admire the beautiful pattern dying at Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, an art gallery awarded three stars rating by Michelin Green Guide Japon in 2009. Oshino-Hakkai is a group of eight clear water spring pools of snow melt from Mount Fuji. Fuji-Q Highland amusement park features thrill rides including the roller coasters Takabisha and Fuji-yama. At the foot of Mount Fuji, there are pick-your-own farms for strawberries, blueberries and cherries. Hoto, a stew dish with noodles, kabocha squash, and miso, is a signature dish of the region.

Take a JR Chuo Line train from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station. Change to a Fuji Kyuko Line train at Otsuki Station. It would be enjoy-able to take one of the distinctive trains bound for Mount Fuji such as Tokkyu Azusa and Kaiji on the Chuo Line, and Fuji Tozan Densha and Fujisan Tokkyu on the Fuji Kyuko Line. From Fujisan Station or Kawa-guchiko Station, you can ride a Fuji Tozan bus bound for Fuji Go-gome (5th Station).

On July 1, JR East starts sales of Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket. This pass allows you to ride as much as you like within a dened area on Fujikyuko Line trains and Fuji Tozan buses for two consecu-tive days. You can also take express trains on the JR Chuo Line for a return trip between Tokyo metropolitan area and the dened area. If you make a round trip between Shinjuku and Fuji Go-gome, you will save about half o the regular fare. For further details, please refer to the advertisement on the back cover.

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Enjoy the WholeWorld of Mount Fuji Enjoy the WholeWorld of Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji has been revered by many people since ancient times and depicted in a number of ukiyo-e (Japanese wood block prints) works by world-famous artists including Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. The best place to catch great views of majestic Mount Fuji is the Lake Kawaguchiko area. From Oishi Park located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji beyond lavender blooms from the end of June to the mid-July. At the end of October, the splendid view of the autumn leaves and Mount Fuji capped with snow can be seen from Nashikawa Momiji Kairo (Corridor of autumn leaves) on the north shore of Lake Kawagu-chiko. You will always remember this beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji.


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Admire Majestic Mount FujiClimbing season of Mount Fuji is from July 1 to August 31. About 320,000 people climbed Mount Fuji in 2012. There are four major routes and usually climbers start from the 5th Station (Go-gome) on the side of Yamanashi Prefecture. The paths are well maintained and accessible even to beginners. However, the average temperature near the summit is about 5 degrees C in midsummer and there are no trees around the trails providing protection from wind and rain. You will need to do some research, and get equipped and prepared for mountaineering.

Lets Climb Mount Fuji

Lake Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba, a restoration of an old village with thatched houses, is an archetypal scenery of Japan. You can admire the beautiful pattern dying at Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, an art gallery awarded three stars rating by Michelin Green Guide Japon in 2009. Oshino-Hakkai is a group of eight clear water spring pools of snow melt from Mount Fuji. Fuji-Q Highland amusement park features thrill rides including the roller coasters Takabisha and Fuji-yama. At the foot of Mount Fuji, there are pick-your-own farms for strawberries, blueberries and cherries. Hoto, a stew dish with noodles, kabocha squash, and miso, is a signature dish of the region.

Take a JR Chuo Line train from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station. Change to a Fuji Kyuko Line train at Otsuki Station. It would be enjoy-able to take one of the distinctive trains bound for Mount Fuji such as Tokkyu Azusa and Kaiji on the Chuo Line, and Fuji Tozan Densha and Fujisan Tokkyu on the Fuji Kyuko Line. From Fujisan Station or Kawa-guchiko Station, you can ride a Fuji Tozan bus bound for Fuji Go-gome (5th Station).

On July 1, JR East starts sales of Mt. Fuji Round Trip Ticket. This pass allows you to ride as much as you like within a dened area on Fujikyuko Line trains and Fuji Tozan buses for two consecu-tive days. You can also take express trains on the JR Chuo Line for a return trip between Tokyo metropolitan area and the dened area. If you make a round trip between Shinjuku and Fuji Go-gome, you will save about half o the regular fare. For further details, please refer to the advertisement on the back cover.

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You will be thrilled by the scenery, refresh yourself by moun-taineering and experience various local attractions and foods. Enjoy the whole world of Mount Fuji this summer!!

Enjoy the WholeWorld of Mount Fuji Enjoy the WholeWorld of Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji has been revered by many people since ancient times and depicted in a number of ukiyo-e (Japanese wood block prints) works by world-famous artists including Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. The best place to catch great views of majestic Mount Fuji is the Lake Kawaguchiko area. From Oishi Park located on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchiko, you can enjoy the view of Mount Fuji beyond lavender blooms from the end of June to the mid-July. At the end of October, the splendid view of the autumn leaves and Mount Fuji capped with snow can be seen from Nashikawa Momiji Kairo (Corridor of autumn leaves) on the north shore of Lake Kawagu-chiko. You will always remember this beautiful scenery of Mount Fuji.

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Fuji-KawaguchikoRelax and Enjoy Mount Fuji with Your Five Senses

The Fuji Five Lakes area lying at the northern foot of Mount Fuji is

one of the best mountain resorts in Japan. There are many major

sightseeing spots nearby, and leisurely enjoying the area is highly

recommended. Feel and experience Mount Fuji with all five senses!

Mount Fuji is the iconic mountain of Japan that has nurtured religions and arts since ancient times. Mount Fuji is soon expected to be formally listed as a World Heritage Site. Visit the asset components that are scat-tered around the foot of the mountain to see firsthand why it deserves to be a World Heritage Site. Kawaguchi Asama Shrine and Fuji Omuro Sengen Shrine, two of the assets, are located in the Lake Kawaguchiko area. This area, with its many hotels, is a convenient place to stay and there are many pedestrian-only trails around Lake Kawaguchiko. Touring the assets on foot with wonderful views of the mountain and the lake is sure to make your holiday a joy.

Cycling around the Fuji Five Lakes (Fuji goko) is also recommended. The 40-km cycling trail from Lake Yamanakako, the easternmost of the five lakes, to Lake Motosuko, the westernmost lake is a great ride to take.

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The Lake Kawaguchiko area is home to many Japanese inns (ryokans) with relaxing hot springs baths where you can soak while viewing the majestic mountain. Enjoy the luxurious combination of Mount Fuji and hot spring resorts.

Trekking around the Misaka mountain range on the north side of Mount Fuji offers the best views of the iconic Mount Fuji. The Mitsu-toge route is the easiest access.

Hoto, a stew made with wheat noodles, vegetables, and miso, is one of the signa-ture dishes of Yamanashi Prefecture. This unique food culture was influenced by the climate at the foot of Mount Fuji.

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FukagawaFukagawa, with Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and Fukagawa Fudou-dou Temple, is rich in traditional atmosphere. Ennichi Fair is held three times in a month and many stalls stand along the shopping streets.

Cattlea near the Morishita subway station is the originator of curry buns. Basho Kinenkan (Memorial Museum) displays letters of the great poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) and valuable materials. FUKAGAWA TOKYO MODAN KAN uses a renovated dining hall that was first built in 1932 and is a national tangible cultural property. The tourist information center is in-side the facility.

In old days, facing the ocean, the area was a fishing district and blessed with plenti-ful shellfish. Thats why Fukagawa-don, also called Fukagawa-meshi, a dish of asari clams simmered in miso soup on a bowl of rice, has become a specialty of Fukagawa. Nutritious, simple, and easy on the wallet, it is available at Fukagawa-meshi Honke Kappo Miyako and other restaurants. In the Kiyosumi district close to Ryogoku Kokugikan the national sumo stadium there are five sumo stables and you

may see wrestlers who wear yukata (cotton ki-mono) walking around. Kiyosumi Gardens is a Japanese garden with a large pond, miniature hill, and karesansui garden (composed entirely of rocks and sand). Fine stones collected from all over Japan are placed in the garden.

Fukagawa Fudou-dou is a branch temple of Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple in Chiba Prefecture. It is the heart of Fukagawa and filled with a lot of stalls during the fair that takes place on the 1st, 5th, and 28th of every month and December 28 (the day of the year-end event). Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is famous for Fukagawa Hachiman Festival, which is one of the traditional Big Three Edo (old Tokyo) festivals. Its fair is also held every 1st, 15th, and 28th of the month. It is considered to be the birthplace of kanjin (temple solicitation) sumo.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo is a fantastic place to visit. The surrounding area is also dotted with contemporary art galleries.

Fukagawa Hachiman Festival is held in August every three years. People along the streets throw and splash water at the portable shrine carriers as they go by.

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JotoA district with many attractive places, including Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Sunamachi shop-ping street.

Kameido Tenjin Shrine was built to enshrine Duke Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. It is also well known for beautiful ume plum trees and Japanese wisteria. Ryugen-ji is a temple where its priest collected hundreds of varieties of hagi (Japanese clovers) from around the country and planted them in the 17th cen-tury. Known as Hagi temple, has attracted a number of artists and writers who have depicted its charms.

Katori Shrine is believed to have been built in 665. Kameido Katori Kachiun Shotengai along the approach to the shrine is a small shop-ping street with a retro appearance. Kameido gyoza is a delicious gyoza dumpling, famous for its thin skin.

Kameido Umeyashiki is a facility for com-mercial, tourist, and local community, just opened on March 17, 2013. SKY Duck, an am-phibious tourist bus, also arrives and departs there. Nakagawa Funabansho Museum is a museum in which the old waterway office of the Edo era (1603-1867) has been partially recon-structed and which displays traditional fishing tools. The SKY Duck splashes into a river near Kyu-Nakagawa Kawa-no-Eki (river station).

Huge Sendaibori-gawa Park is home to the old Oishi family house, which is the old-est thatched-roof house in Koto City. Fujizuka, or a miniature Mount Fuji, in Tomigaoka Hachimangu Shrine is about 4 meters in height and 13 meters in circumference. A Japanese boat ride is available free of charge once a week at Yokojikken-kawa Shinsui Park.

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Please refrain from taking photos with shutter sound and loudly chatting near places where rituals are being held when visiting temples and shrines. Also please note that taking photos of Buddha im-ages and temples is prohibited at some temples and shrines.

What is Green Tea?Green tea was once the exclusive drink of aris-tocracy and warriors. In the 16th century, Sen no Rikyu perfected the traditional Japanese way of drinking tea and the art of the tea ceremony was born. Later, commoners also began to drink green tea and it has since become the center of the Japanese lifestyle.

Tea is made from the cha or tea plant, a thea-ceous evergreen tree. Surprisingly, black and oo-long teas are also made from the same plant. But, unlike other teas, green tea is immediately heat-treated after being picked and not fermented.

How to makeSoft water, which contains less calcium and magnesium, is best for green tea. Water in Japan is mostly soft water. The water temperature is important. For sencha, 70-80 C once-boiled water is good, and for gyokuro, 50-60 C once-boiled water is best. When making bancha or hojicha, use very hot water and pour quickly.

The temperature differences are because each tea has different components. Gyokuro contains a lot of amino acid which creates the mild taste, and sencha contains tannin which makes it bit-ter and astringent. Amino acids are melted at low temperatures, but tannin and caffeine need higher temperature to melt. That is why tea made with lukewarm water is more mild.

However, you need not be overly nervous. If you like hot tea, using very hot water is not wrong. Tea is a luxury you should enjoy as you like.http://www.o-cha.net/english/cup/serving.html#02

Lets have some teaTo learn more, go to a green tea specialty shop. Here are some places in Tokyo where you can enjoy green tea.Kiminoen (Ameyoko, Taito-ku): You can sample various teas and buy teapots and cups as well.Cha-Ginza (Ginza, Chuo-ku): Serves sencha and matcha in a stylish Japanese atmosphere. HIGASHIYA GINZA (Ginza, Chuo-ku): A modern cafe serving more than 30 kinds of teas.

Green tea cafes run by the tea manufactur-ers are dotted throughout the tea plantations in Shizuoka, the largest tea producing prefec-ture in Japan, as well as facilities where you can experience various things related to green tea. Sipping tea while viewing the splendid green tea fields, with Mt. Fuji rising grandly in the back-ground, is surely a luxury.

World O-CHA (Tea) Festival 2013The O-Cha (tea with the honorific O) festi-val will be held in Shizuoka for four days from November 7 through 10, 2013. Various events will be held including a trade show and great tea ceremony. http://www.ocha-festival.jp/english/

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There are various types of green tea, each with a distinctive taste and characteristics.When you sweat after sports, sencha and hojicha are good because it is easy to drink a lot to

replace lost fluids, and also they go well with food. Hojicha is especially refreshing after eating fatty foods. Bancha, hojicha and genmaicha have less caffeine than regular green tea, so they are good for the appetite or before going to bed. They are also recommended for the elderly and children.

Genmaicha (brown rice green tea) Genmaicha is a mixture of toast-ed rice with sencha or bancha. It has a delicious tea taste plus the delicate flavor of toasted rice. It goes down easily and so genmai-cha is great for those who are not

familiar with the taste of green tea.

Hojicha (toasted green tea) Toasted bancha or sencha is called hojicha. They have less caffeine and are less astringent but have a nice aroma.

Sencha (medium grade green tea) Most green tea produced in Japan is sencha. The picked leaves are steamed, rolled and dried. This tea contains a lot of catechin and vitamin C, and so is attractive as a beauty and health aid. It has a

mild taste with a fresh aroma. When you want to clear your head or have a hangover, sencha, made with hotter water is good because it contains a lot of caffeine. A cup after meals helps prevent food poisoning and cavities. C

Gyokuro (refined green tea) Gyokuro is a high-quality green tea with a noble aroma. The plants are raised in a covered tea garden to protect the leaves from the light which produces a con-densed flavor.

Kamairicha (roasted green tea) Generally, green tea leaves are steamed, but this tea is roasted in a caldron, rolled and dried. This method was introduced from China around the 15th century and the practice persists today in

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Bancha (coarse green tea) Bancha has a bitter and astringent flavor, contains a lot of catechin, and is very refreshing.

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About a 25-minute drive west of Sendai Station takes you to a hot spring area along the upper reaches of the Natori River. Akiu Onsen in Miyagi Prefecture is an old hot spring town, the history of which dates back to about 1,500 years ago. It is said that when Emperor Kinmei, who was affected by skin disease, was bathed in water brought from Akiu, he was completely cured. Date Masamune (1567-1636), the first lord of the Sendai clan, of-ten visited Akiu.

Akiu Onsen has been widely popular among people as a therapeutic bath for a long time. The surrounding area is blessed with magnificent natural scenic beauty. Rairai Gorge, which is

created by the water of the Natori River that flows between the steep cliffs, presents wonder-ful scenery with gigantic, strange-shaped rocks. Walk along a promenade near Nozoki Bridge, and see the gorge close-up.

Futakuchi Gorge stretches for a distance of about 8 km and is a good trail for forest bathing. Banji-iwa Rock offers an overwhelming view of huge rock walls of 80-150 meters in height and 3 km in length standing from the valley bot-tom. Akiu-otaki Falls is a dynamic waterfall 55 meters high and 6 meters wide.

At Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Traditional Crafts Village) and Sendai Kaleidoscopes Art Museum, you can enjoy traditional crafts of Sendai. Rental bicycles are available at Akiu Sato Center from April to November.

*Illumination at Rairai Gorge: Saturdays in June, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, it will be canceled.

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Student: Laetitia OgawaI was born in France and grew up there. I mar-ried a Japanese man. Because Japanese food is good for the health and my son and husband both like it very much, I want to master Japa-nese recipes.

Instructor: Kazuko KarasawaI learned cooking from my parents, who ran a Japanese restaurant, and my grandmother, who lived to be 100 years old. As a housewife, I've been cooking for 18 years. I like cooking everyday, taking care of my familys health.

Tastes like Sukiyaki and it's so good!

Cooking directions:Wash the rice and cook in an equal amount of water.Peel the onions. Cut o the top and root ends, and then cut into 8 wedges.

In a pan, toss the beef in the soy sauce, the mirin and the sake. After the beef is thoroughly coated with the seasonings, turn on the heat and stir-fry.

Cook the beef for 1 to 2 minutes or until the fragrance of the meat released and it is browned and then remove from of the pan.

Add the onion to the gravy in the pan, add enough water to cover the onion halfway and turn the heat on high. Bring the sauce to a boil while removing any scum. Turn the heat down to medium, and cook for 12 minutes to 15 minutes until the onion loses its crispiness and has become tender.

When the soup has been reduced and the onion is tender, return the beef to the pan, mix and then turn o the heat.

Warm the bowl with hot water before serving. Discard the hot water, ll the bowl three-quarters full of rice and top with the beef mixture and gravy. Top with red pickled ginger to taste.

Tips:- The beef mixture tastes better the next day as the avors are well blended. - You can add a beaten egg to the pan just before turning o the heat.

Japanese Liquid Measures: 1 cup = 200 ml = 6.76 oz / 1 tablespoon = 15 ml = 0.5 oz / 1 teaspoon = 5 ml = 0.16 oz

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Ingredients (serves 4)300 g beef loin, thinly sliced 2 onions 4 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp mirin4 tbsp sake

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Kyogyu-so

3 mins walk from Roppongi Station

5-7-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo17:30-4:00 (L.O. 3:30)

V, A, D, J5,500 yen

Since 1977, number of well known gures in the entertainment industry, popular young stars, TV personalities and producers alike are singing the praises of Kyogyu-so. The secret behind this popularity lies not only in the mouthwatering beef tongue and sliced meats, but in Master Chef, Yozo Sakurai's " P u l k o g i " ( t h i n l y s l i c e d t e n d e r b e e f marinated in our special sauce); a taste you can experience only at Kyogyu-so.

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Master Chef Yozo Sakurai's ultimate Korean style barbecue

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Nihon Sengyo Koukakurui Doukoukai

3 mins walk from JR line, Marunouchi Line, Oedo Line of Shinjuku Sta.1 min from Seibu Shinjuku Sta.

1-22-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoOpen 24/7

V, M, D, A, J4,000 yen

Looking at the entrance, its like a real sh market! Nice and cheap seafood directly from sh markets all over Japan is served here. Once you get in our shop you will feel as if you are in an actual market the chairs are designed as sh boats, and a dried sh machine is displayed as well. Fresh foods are served in abundance and the quality is amazing! Seafood including sea urchin, salmon caviar, tuna etc. is sold at very low prices. Also you can actually grate fresh wasabi! How happy it is to eat seafood with wasabi which has just been grated!

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Seafood from all over Japan!

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3 mins from JR Shinjuku Station east exit

008BLDG 7F, 3-28-15 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoMonday - Thursday 17:00-24:00 (23:30)(food L.O.23:00)), Friday, day before holiday 16:00-01:00 (24:30)(food L.O.24:00)),Saturday and Sunday, holiday 16:00-24:00 (23:30)(food L.O.23:00))

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Enjoy our organic vegetables from Nagano and Chiba prefectures and Asagiri organic pork. Not only are they good for your health but they taste really good as well!Bagna cauda of d i rect- f rom-the-farm vegetables for women, and hearty Asagiri organic pork char-grilled dishes for men! We have a variety of dishes that go well with natural wine!

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Organic veggies and organic wine!

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Shosuke (near the west exit)

2 mins walk from the west exit of JR Shinjuku Sta.

Shosuke Nishishinjuku building B1-3F, 1-12-8, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoMonday - Friday 17:00-23:30 (L.O. 23:00)Saturday and Sunday, holiday 16:00-23:30 (L.O. 23:00)* There might be cases that Fridays and Saturdays are not available

V, M, D, A, J2,480 yen

Shosuke, located near the west exit of JR Shinjuku Sta., features its 5 dierent types of Japanese rooms. Immersing yourself in one of those rooms, you get to feel relaxed and fully enjoy our decent Japanese cuisine including Yakitori, Oden, fresh raw sh and you n a m e i t ! A H i t c h c o c k - l i k e d o l l welcomes you from right above the entrance so you can't miss our place!

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4 mins walk from JR Shinjuku Station east exit

1-14-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo11:00-15:00 (Lunch), 15:30-2:00

V, M, A, J4,800 yen

Our meats have been carefully examined and selected for the highest quality possible. Please enjoy our high-quality meats with our special homemade sesame sauce. We oer wide r a n g e o f J a p a n e s e b e e f , starting with shabu shabu and sukiyaki. We provide quality service seven days a week from 11am to 2am.

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Kurumaya the main shop

6 mins walk from JR Shinjuku Sta. 3 mins walk from Seibu Shinjuku Sta.

2-37-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, TokyoLunch 11:30-14:30, Mon-Fri 17:00-22:30 (L.O.21:30), Sat 11:30~22:30 (L.O.21:30)Sun & Holi 11:30~21:30(L.O.20:30)

V, M, D, A, J9,500 yen

Since opened in 1963, Kurumaya, a traditional Japanese restaurant, has long been quietly watching the change of Shinjuku, from the time of a mixed culture of western and Japanese to modern times. We, Kurumaya, cherish the time when people get together and also, warm-heartedly serve not only a big feast but everyone that wants to enjoy their time having a small conversation with decent Japanese cuisines.

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A well-established traditional restaurant

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Aquavit

1 min walk from Tokyo Metro Gaienmae Station

Aoyama OM-SQUARE 1F, 2-5-8 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, TokyoLunch: 11:30-15:00 (L.O. 14:30) Dinner: 18:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00)

V, M, D, J6,500 yen

Our Modern Scandinavian Cuisine is certainly a new segment of cuisine in Japan, w h e r e a u t h e n t i c Scandinavian cooking is intertwined with French t e c h n i q u e s t o c r e a t e a selection of ingenious and unique delicacy...

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Breeze of Tokyo

2 mins walk from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi Exit

Marunouchi Bldg. 36F, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, TokyoLunch: 11:00-14:30, Dinner: Mon-Sat 18:00-24:00, Sun and Holidays: 18:00-23:00

V, D, A6,800 yen

You can get a luxurious night view of Tokyo from all seats, so people get overwhelmed.Our concept is "A high-quality amusement place for adults."We have three zones; bar & standing bar, lounge, and d i n i n g . W e p r o d u c e " a high-quality amusement place for adults" simply and with a cool atmosphere.

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Get a great panorama view of Tokyo

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California Pizza Kitchen

10 mins by car from the Narita Airport. (*When using expressways)

SHISUI PREMIUM OUTLETS, 689 Iizumi, Shisui-machi, Inba-gun, Chiba11:00-21:00 (LO 20:30)

V, M, A, D, J2,200 yen

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) is a casual restaurant chain that is a leader in authentic California-style cuisine. Since its start in LA in 1985, it has been expanding its restaurants in 29 states in the US and more than 240 locations abroad. It features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas, including the original BBQ Chicken Pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads and soups. Now you can enjoy CPK also in Japan!

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1 min walk from JR Shinagawa Station

atre Shinagawa 4F, 2-18-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 11:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:00)

V, M, D, J5,000 yen

An ever popular restaurant has come ashore straight from Manhattan, New York. the vert same atomosphere a n d i n t e r i o r w a r e transported right from the main restaurant in New York. Enjoy from a selection of over 100 kinds of seafood including of raw oysters.

New Yorks seafood restaurant arrived in Japan!

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Shinagawa American

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Bubba Gump Shrimp

3 mins walk from Tokyo Metro Korakuen Station Exit 2

LaQua 1F1-1-1 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00)

V, M, A, J2,500 yen

Just one step into the restaurant lled with scenes out of the movie, you will denitely feel like a part of the cast!those of you who have seen the movie will have recollection of scenes through our interior design and performances, and those of you who haven't can also enjoy our delicious food and delightful service! the r e s t a u r a n t i t s e l f i s t h e u l t i m a t e entertainment!

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We are great for families or group parties!

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Korakuen American

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Tony Romas

3 mins walk from Roppongi Station

5-4-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, TokyoLunch: Sat, Sun & Holi 12:00-14:30, Dinner: Mon-Fri 17:00-23:30, Sat, Sun & Holi 14:30-23:30

V, A, D, J3,500 yen

Tony Romas ribs are tender and juicy, prepared in our original recipe with the prize-winning signature BBQ sauce. We have won the Grand Prize in Best Ribs of America in 1987 and have been winning countless rib contests since. Our world famous, made-from-scratch Onion Loafs, appetizers, BBQ, char-grilled steaks, delicious seafood, fresh salad and amazing desserts, try anything f rom our menu and you are guaranteed to get the authentic avor and portions of an American-style restaurant!

http://www.tonyromas.jp/en/

Ribs, Seafood, Steaks

03-3408-2748

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Onsen (hot springs), traditional gardens, tatami rooms, and Japanese traditional meals at ryokan (Japanese-style hotels)? Or spacious rooms with high-quality bedding surrounded by picturesque landscapes at first-class resort hotels?

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Ryokan and hotels across Japan.

Where will you stay?Ryokan and hotels across Japan.

Where will you stay?Credit cards acceptedInternet availableOnsen (hot springs)Open-air bathPrivate bathGuest room with bath and toiletWashlets (bidet-style toilets)Eating in guest rooms allowedComplimentary shuttle serviceKaraokePicturesque sceneryRooms for single persons

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1. Prices are based on 1 adult staying 1 night with 2 meals. Prices may vary de-pending on room types, the number of persons in a room, cuisine, and other variables. We rec-ommend confirming prices when you book any accommodation. Where meals are not included in the standard rate, this is noted in the expla-nation of the accommodation.

2. After booking by phone, we recom-mend confirming your reservation by fax or email

3. Cancellation fees may be charged if you cancel a reservation. Please confirm the accommodations cancellation fees and regula-tions in advance.

4. If you suffer from allergies or have food preferences, please inform the staff when you are booking your accommodation so that they can make preparations for your convenience.

1. Access to japan-ryokan.net 2. Check the data of each inn 3. Very convenient English map 4. Access with your smartphone

How to search ryokan & hotels

Access to http://www.japan-ryokan.net/

Ryokan Sugimoto

http://www.japan-ryokan.net/sugimoto/

MATSUMOTO

Enjoy freshly made buckwheat noodlesStanding on bleezy highlands, Sugimoto is a traditional onsen ryokan in the Sukiya style, a simple and refined ar-chitecture inspired by tea houses. Relax in our rooms with a loft or irori fireplace, and spectacular scenery.

Enjoy our proud concoction of original dishes such as Shinshu Beef cooked on a hot stone that goes well with local sake. Soak in a his-torical open-air bath which the Imperial fam-ily in the 8th century shared and so loved.

From Chuo Line Matsumoto Station: 15 min by taxi / 20 min by bus Check in 14:00~ / Check out ~11:00 15,750~31,500 451-7 Satoyamabe, Matsumoto City, Nagano 0263-32-3379 0263-33-5830

Gero Onsen Yunoshimakan

http://www.yunoshimakan.co.jp/

GERO

Built in 1931 on site that used to belong to the Shogun family of the time, Yunoshimakan is a Japanese-style hotel where the Emperor himself once stayed

We offer traditional kaiseki (Kyoto haute cuisine) meals using Hida beef, and a nice Bijinnoyu onsen hot spring. Please relax in the wooden Sukiya-zukuri style building that was constructed by skilled carpenters in the Hida region 80 years ago. This fine work of art took over 3 years to craft.

From Nagoya: take JR Takayama Line train Wide View Hida, get off at Gero-Onsen Station. Free pick-up service from the station is provided. Check in 14:00~ / Check out ~11:00 19,500~ 645 Yunoshima, Gero City, Gifu 0576-25-3131 0576-24-1882

Onyado Toho

http://www.onyado-toho.co.jp/

AIZU HIGASHIYAMA

Open-air bath looking like floating in the skyYou can experience the charms of traditional Japan, starting with a room that commands a view from above of Aizuwakamatsu, an old samurai town, an open-air bath that seems like it is floating on clouds, and delicious local food and sake.

From JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Sta: 10 min by bus etc. Check in 15:00~ / Check out ~10:00 8,500~ 706 Innai, Ishiyama, Higashiyama-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima 0242-26-4141 0242-26-4570

Otsuki Hotel Wafuukan

http://www.wafuukan.com/

ATAMI

Luxury guest rooms with an open-air bath in their gardenOur ryokan (Japanese-style hotel) is popular for serving delicacies made with fresh ingredients of the Izu Peninsula. Our staff brings each dish out of the kitchen to your room.

Every guest room is large, assuring complete relaxation of our guests. You can release yourself from daily stress in a relaxing atmosphere. From JR Atami Sta: 12 min on foot, or 5 min by taxi Check in 15:00~ / Check out ~10:00 15,000~ 3-19 Higashi Kaigan-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka 0557-81-6111 0557-81-3500

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Gion HATANAKA

http://www.thehatanaka.co.jp/english/

KYOTO

Silence in the city, tranquil atmosphere, Gion HATANAKAHatanaka is located close to Gion and is sur rounde d by ancient temples - come, unwind, relax and enjoy the abundance of peace that abounds this place.The freshest seasonal ingredients a r e p r e p a r e d to p r e s e r ve t h e delicacy of Kyotos techniques of old. Enjoy Kyoto cuisine as it used to be had. Take in the variety of colors and visual appeal that beautify this wonderful presentation.

From Keihan Shijo Sta.: 10 min on foot. / From Hankyu Kawara-machi Sta.: 10 min on foot. / From JR Kyoto Sta.: 15 min by car. Check in 14:00~ / Check out ~11:00 20,000~ (tax excluded) Yasaka Shrine Minamimonmae, Gion, Higashiyama-ku,Kyoto City, Kyoto 075-541-5315 075-551-0553

Ryokan Motonago

http://www.motonago.com/en/top.html

KYOTO

With Kyoto flavor and a homy feeling11 easy guest rooms with wooden scent and a tatami feel. Enjoy Kyoto cuisine in your room.Easily accessible to historic scenes on foot, such as a World Herigate site Kiyomizu-dera Temple, finest showplaces in Higashiyama area Kodaiji Temple and Nene-no-michi street, Maruyama Park, Yasaka Jinja Shrine, or the fa-mous Maikos town Gion.

1. From Kyoto Sta.: 15 min by taxi.2. From Kyoto Sta. Central Exit bus stop D2: take #206 bus, From Gion stop: 5 min on foot.

Check in 16:00~ / Check out ~10:00 15,750~22,050 511 Washio-cho, Kodaiji-michi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 075-561-2087 075-561-2655

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Onoe Hot Spring BENIAYU

http://www.beniayu.com/english/

OKUBIWAKO

Enjoy fine views of Lake Biwa, while staying at our Japanese-style lodgingEnjoy looking at Chikubu Island rising from the lake from your room, which also comes equipped with a massage chair to sooth your tired muscles and a relaxing open-air bath. In our restaurant, en-joy delicious Omi beef, or our specialty sweetfish dishes in summer or duck dishes in winter.

From Shinkansen Maibara Station: 20 mins by JR Hokuriku Line train, From Takat-suki Station: 10 mins by taxi / free pick-up bus available (reservation is required in advance). Check in 14:00~ / Check out ~11:00 23,250~37,110 (depending on rooms, meals, or which day to stay. Please inquire.) 312 Kohoku-cho Onoe, Higashi Azai-gun, Shiga 0749-79-0315 [email protected]

NISHIYAMA RYOKANNISHIYAMA RYOKAN

http://www.ryokan-kyoto.com/

KYOTO

International Registered Tourist InnMore than 2,000 visitors from around the world stay with us each year. Located in the heart of Kyoto, we are at the center of the citys major sightseeing points. Relax in our leisurely guest rooms. Western style rooms with toilet and bath also available. All the guest rooms are non-smoking. Check in 16:00~ / Check out ~10:00 8 ,000~ (1 night stay without meals; tax excluded)

From Kyoto Sta: 15 min by subway to the nearest station (Kyoto-shiyakusho-mae on Tozai Line). From No.10 Exit: walk 2 blocks to the north on Gokomachi St. Nijosagaru, Gokomachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 075-222-1166 075-231-3558

SEIZAN YAMATO

http://www.seizanyamato.jp/e_plan/

ITO

A traditional Japanese hotel, nestled on a hilltop overlooking the city and seaGet away from it all and relax surrounded by nature - green mountains and blue seas - in the quiet ambiance of a Japanese inn. The gracious hospitality includes delicious cuisine, and natural hot springs.

From Tokyo Sta: 1 hr 50 min by Izukyu Railway express train Odoriko, or 1 hr 20 min by Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama (transfer at Atami Stn) to Ito. From Ito Sta: 7 min by shuttle bus. Check in 14:00~ / Check out ~11:00 26,400~ (per person per night with 2 meals / 2 guests in 1 room / Service charge & tax included) 203 Oka, Ito City, Shizuoka 0557-37-3108 [email protected]

SHIMODA YAMATOKAN

http://www.shimoda-yamatokan.co.jp/

SHIMODA

White sand Tatado Beach stretches out invitingly right before your eyesOur hotel is a Japanese-style ryokan with all rooms facing the sea. Meals feature fresh and delicious seafood from Shimoda Harbor. An private open-air bath commands a stunning sweeping view of the sea. From Tokyo Stn: 2 hrs 30 mins by JR express train Odoriko, From Shimoda Stn: 5 mins by free pick-up bus.

Check in 15:00~ / Check out ~11:00 7,480~31,650 (there is a seasonal special rate) 2048 Kisami, Shimoda City, Shizuoka 0558-22-1000 [email protected]

Shuku Kaifu

http://kaifuu.co.jp/english/

CHITA

Soaking in a comfortable wooden bathtub, with a glorious ocean viewFully enjoy the highest quality bathing time in our scenic open-air baths (available 24 hours), or private open-air baths. All the guest rooms command a beautiful ocean view of Southern Chita area.

From Nagoya Sta: 55 min by Meitetsu Railway express train, From Utsumi Sta: 5 min by car. /From Chubu Airport: Pick up ser-vice is available. 18,900~42,000 Check in 15:00~ / Check out ~10:00 3-1 Yamami Takamine, Minami-chita-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi 0569-62-2222 0569-62-2050

Hasuwa Inn

www.d5.dion.ne.jp/~madoka.a/entop/index_en.html

YUFUIN

Enjoy Chinese soft-shell turtle cuisine and an open-air hot spring, while staying at our traditional Japanese-style hotel with genuine tranquility, Yufuin

One night with two meals for only 8,000 yen, which includes an open-air hot spring bath, open for 24 hours. Also, you can choose your dinner from a selection of Chinese soft-shell turtle, our own-brand Bungo beef and local chicken cuisine. Looking out at Mount Yufu in the middle of magnificent nature, you will definitely be into Yufuin.

From JR Yufuin Sta.: 8 min on foot, or 3 min by taxi Check in 16:00~ / Check out ~10:00 8,550~ 837-8 Kawaminami, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City, Oita 0977-85-5199 0977-85-4804



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Rail Japan is covered in a rail network that reaches to almost every corner of the archipelago. Most are owned and run by the Japan Railway (JR) system and the world famous Shinkansen bullet train is of course one of the fastest and most enjoyable forms of land transport anywhere the distance between Tokyo and Osaka being covered in just 2hrs 30 mins on the fastest line.

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Japan Rail PassJapan Rail Pass allows you to use the whole JR system (including the Shinkansen) but is only sold outside Japan. 28,300 yen gets you a full 7 day ticket (adults).

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For more info, check the Japan Rail Pass website:JAPANRAILPASSwww.japanrailpass.net

Bus Long-distance buses in Japan are run by numerous companies including JR. Buses are generally more economic than travel-ing by plane or train but do take longer and can be affected by traffic jams at busy times of the day or night.Local buses run all over Japan as well as in the major cities and sometimes English instructions or stop announcements are used but this is not the case everywhere. We would recom-mend you ask drivers to remind you of where you must disem-bark prior to setting off.

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Taxis Japanese taxis can be found at the exit to every train station in the country or alternatively hailed on the streets. The red sign visible through the windshield of the car: (kusha) means it is vacant and available for hire but when the sign reads (chinso), it is unavailable. The back door on the left side will open and close automatically so be careful not to stand too close! (All the other doors are operated manually) Rates vary depending on the taxi company but usually start at a fixed rate of 710 yen (in Tokyo) for the first two kilometers. The rate system is shown inside the taxi and receipts can be issued. In urban areas, you can usually pay by credit card for a taxi. If credit cards are accepted, a taxi has a sticker showing this on the window.

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In big cities, such as Tokyo and Osaka, the under and over ground train system is well organized and highly efficient accessing any and all parts of the cities. To avoid wasting time lining up for tickets and working out how to use the machines in different stations, it is highly recommended to purchase pre-paid cards.

Transportation cards/useful tickets If planning to stay in Japan for a longer period why not try us-ing IC cards? (500 yen deposit returned when returning the card) Simply touch the card on a rectangular pad beside the ticket gate and the fare used is automatically deducted from the value of the card. In Tokyo the cards are known as Suica or PASMO and are ac-cepted on JR lines, subways and most other railways and buses.

Tokyo Furii Kippu () (www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/) is available for use on JR lines (inside Tokyos 23 wards), subways, and the Toei Bus service for one whole day ending at midnight at a charge of 1,580 yen.JR Kanto Area Pass (www.jreast.co.jp/e/kantoareapass/) is a discounted pass for unlimited rides in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto area. Valid for three days, the pass is good for unlimited rides using reserved seats on ordinary cars on Shinkansen (bullet trains), limited express and other trains. Prices are 8,000 yen (Adults), and 4,000 yen (Children).

IC(500)SuicaPASMOJR(www.jreast.co.jp/tc/pass/tokyo_free.html)JR(23)1,580JRKantoAreaPassJR(www.jreast.co.jp/tc/eastpass/)38,0004,000

Transportation cards/useful tickets In the Kansai (Osaka) area ICOCA or PiTaPa is available IC cards similar to Suica / PASMO.Kansai Area Pass (www.jr-odekake.net/en/jwrp/) is valid for unlimited travel using ordinary non-reserved seats of JR-WEST local and rapid trains in the defined "Free Area." Prices are 2,000 yen (1-day), 4,000 yen (2-days), 5,000 yen (3-days), and 6,000 yen (4-days).Kansai Thru Pass () (www.surutto.com) offers a similar service to the Tokyo Furii Kippu in Kansai and enables subway, railway (bar JR lines), and bus use throughout the Kansai area. Price - 3,800 yen for 2 days or 5,000 yen for 3 days.

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Type/: Green/ Ordinary/Duration/ Adult/ Child/ Adult/ Child/7-day/7 37,800 YEN 18,900 YEN 28,300 YEN 14,150 YEN14-day/14 61,200 YEN 30,600 YEN 45,100 YEN 22,550 YEN21-day/21 79,600 YEN 39,800 YEN 57,700 YEN 28,850 YEN

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You can cash travelers checks at many banks. Travelers checks can also be used at hotels, ryokan Japanese style ho-tels, and shops in big cities. Credit cards can be widely used in urban areas, but sometimes are not accepted at shops in rural areas.

Money Exchange Exchanging non-Japanese currency for yen can be carried out at international airports, and most major banks. At the airports exchanging Japanese yen into foreign currency is also possible. Operating hours are usually 6:30am-11:00pm.At World Currency Shop, even after banks close their doors it is possible to exchange later in the day. Jimbocho Head Quarters - 03-5275-7611 (11:00am-5:00pm)

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ATMsYou can withdraw Japanese yen from ATMs of some banks with credit cards or cash cards which were issued outside Japan.

Japan Post Bankwww.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/en/ias/en_ias_index.htmlSEVEN BANKwww.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/index2.html

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Public telephones can be found almost everywhere in Japan and most can be used to make domestic and international calls. Only 10 or 100 yen coins can be used but all telephones take pre-paid telephone cards purchase in convenience stores for 500 or 1000 yen.If you use a calling card when you make an international call, it can reduce your calling rate. 10100(5001000)

KDDI Super World Cardhttp://www.001.kddi.com/en/lineup/with-guidance/swc/NTT Communications World Pre-paid Cardhttp://506506.ntt.com/english/service/p_card/Brastel International Calling Service http://www.brastel.com/pages/eng/home/

Depending on the type of cell-phone you have, it may also be able to be used in Japan through roaming service. You can rent a cell-phone at international airports in Japan.

NTT DOCOMO Handset Rental for Inbound Roamers NTT DOCOMOhttp://roaming.nttdocomo.co.jp/en/Softbank Global Rentalhttp://www.softbank-rental.jp/en/JAL ABC Japan domestic mobile phone rentalhttp://www.jalabc.com/rental/domestic_eng/PuPuru: Cell Phone Rentals Japanhttp://www.pupuru.com/en/

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Bukubuku Catcher Vol.8

BUKUBUKU

www.bukubukuhour.jp

Fantastic gift to Bubble Fairy fans!

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- Located 100 meters from Kushida Shrine.- Approx. 600 meters to Canal City and the Nakasu Yatai area.- 15min walk from JR Hakata sta. and Nishitetsu Fukuoka sta.- 5min walk from Gion subway sta.- Easy access to public bus transport.

NakaimaFukuokaNakaima Guest House is located centrally in the city of Fukuoka and we wish our guests to enjoy being in the very heart of the modern city.

Rate per night: from 2,500 yenWomen-only shared room / Shared room* Single rooms are available, please ask us.Equipped with shower, toilet, kitchen, Wi-Fi, and coin laundry.

Nakaima is expected to open on July 1st, 2013.https://www.facebook.com/GuestHouseNakaima

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Summer (July) is the perfect time to cel-ebrate its big three - the world famous Gion Matsuri Festival. This elegant festi-val is officially a ritual related to Yasaka Shrine and can supposedly trace its roots back more than 1100-years to 869AD, when, with disease prevalent in the then 66 areas making up the nation, a Gion deity was enshrined along with 66 floats (one representing each areas of the country) to ward off any lingering evil spirits. The festivities are held over the entire month of July but reaching the first zenith at the Yoiyama Lantern event at the mid-point (14th-16th) with the Yamahoko Junko Float parade following close behind on the 17th, when, at 9 a.m. the Naginata-boko Float heads a parade of 32 floats through the streets.

One way to relax in the old capital during

the warmer months is to simply hang out at the Kamogawa Noryo-yuka terraces on the banks of the Kamo River. Terraces are set up between Nijo-dori Street and Gojo-dori Street in a prac-tice said to have originated in the Edo-era (1603-1867) when a wealthy merchant positioned stools on the riverbank near Gojo to entertain his guests. The terraces today are operated by restaurants serving both food and drink and are open daily between May 1 and September 30. During the same period, in Kibune, northern Kyoto, a number of Kawa-doko terraces can be similarly enjoyed in an area surrounded by mountains with a mean temperature lower by several degrees than that of the center of the city - but again serving Kyoto dishes to those overlooking the Kibune River.

Gozan-no-Okuribi (Bonfires on Five Mountains) is a traditional event in Kyoto that takes place on August 16, during the Obon period. Okuribi (bonfires) form Japanese kanji characters and shapes on mountains around Kyoto town. This event is connected to Obon and it helps to send the ancestral spirits that come home during Obon period off to another

world. The bonfires, except for Torii-gata, can be seen from vantage points in the town, such as riversides, bridges and the upper levels of of-fice buildings and hotels. The Dai-monji (big) character on Mount Daimonji (Mt. Nyoiga-take), Higashiyama, Sakyo-ku, is the first to be lit, at 8 p.m.

The Toro-nagashi (floating lantern) festival is held on Hirosawa-no-Ike pond at 7 p.m. on the same day (August 16). Red, white, yellow, blue and purple lanterns are floated in the pond. Hirosawa-no-ike is a good location to enjoy the Torii-gata bonfire and the lantern floating event.

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Man Ray, Pechage (c.1969, Mixed media).MAN RAY TRUST / ADAGP, Paris & JASPAR, Tokyo, 2013 E0441 - Marion Meyer, Paris.

Date: July 9, 2013 - August 25, 2013Venue: SEIJI TOGO MEMORIAL SOMPO JAPAN MUSEUM OF ARTwww.sompo-japan.co.jp/museum/english/Deadline: June 28 (Fri), 2013

Seiho Takeuchi, Kinjishi (Golden Lion) (c. 1901). Volks Inc.

Date: September 3, 2013 - October 14, 2013Venue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyowww.momat.go.jp/Honkan/takeuchi_seiho/

Buku Buku Hour Cell Phone Strap 5 winners


Seiho Takeuchi, Hanbyo (Tabby Cat) (c. 1924, Important Cultural Property). Yamatane Art Museum, Tokyo.The Exhibition Period: September 25,2013 October 14, 2013 (Tokyo) / November 12, 2013 December 1, 2013 (Kyoto)

Buku Buku gifts for you again! Cell phone straps, attached with cute Buku Buku smile, will be oered. Deadline: September 20 (Fri), 2013

Special Exhibition of Surrealism - Jeux Surralisme

Special Exhibition of Seiho Takeuchi a Giant of Modern Japanese Art

Fun Eraser (Gift from Saitama Pref.) 10 winners

Cute animal/food-shaped erasers!Deadline: September 20 (Fri), 2013

How to apply: Answer the questionnaire (p.15) and mail/fax it.

Date: October 22, 2013 - December 1, 2013Venue: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Artwww.city.kyoto.jp/bunshi/kmma/exhibition/anv80th_shitae.html

*Winners will get a ticket for the Tokyo Exhibition.

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Hana Hiraku Edo no Engei(Flourishing Gardening in Edo)

Date: July 30 - September 1, 2013Venue: Edo-Tokyo Museumwww.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/english/Deadline: July 26 (Fri), 2013

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Ryokan Voucher 2 winners (1 pair) for each ryokan

Voucher content for each:1 couple (2 guests) / 1 night stay with dinner and breakfastValidity Period: September 1, 2013 March 31, 2014

SEIZAN YAMATO (Ito City, Shizuoka)www.seizanyamato.jp/seizan2009/international/

SHIMODA YAMATOKAN (Shimoda City, Shizuoka)www.shimoda-yamatokan.co.jp/

Deadline for each voucher : August 23 (Fri), 2013

Enjoy the gardening culture in the peaceful time of the Edo period (1603-1867)!

This is one of the oldest and the largest outdoor rock music festivals in Japan. About 200 artists from a wide range of music including pop, Japanese drums, jazz, and folk music as well as rock, perform during the three-day event. The natural setting surrounded by forested mountains is awesome and many fans enjoy camping in addition to listening to great music. July 26-28, 2013Naeba Ski Resort , Yuzawa-machi, Niigata Prefecture

Access from TokyoJR Tokyo Sta. -> 1h 12 min by JR Joetsu S h i n k a n s e n b u l l e t t r a i n - > Echigo-Yuzawa Sta. -> 40 min by shuttle bus (free of charge but the schedule depends on congestion.)

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