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Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
Three restaurants at Hotel New Otani Osaka are offering limited-time menus inspired by the bond between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, available from March 1 through April 19, 2026.
The annual cold-water soaking process for Shogawa Kanzarashi Soba begins in Takayama's Shogawa Town, utilizing the region's harsh winter climate to create this specialty soba with enhanced sweetness and reduced bitterness.
JR East Cross Station's Irorian Kiraku station soba shops introduce two limited-time menu items starting January 8, 2026. The Aomori Prefecture scallop kakiage soba returns by popular demand, alongside a warming ginger pork nanban soba perfect for winter.
A new soba restaurant combining authentic Japanese buckwheat noodles with modern cafe-style dining is set to open in Futakotamagawa. SOBA FUTATSU offers gluten-free soba made with domestic buckwheat flour and premium bonito flakes.
In winter, Fukuoka offers many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of year. This is the season of illumination, Japanese year-end and New Year’s events, and much more. This article details the highlights of winter travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the best places to visit in […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships within the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This article is its […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers, which has been attracting a lot of attention and gaining popularity recently. We stayed at the newly opened hotel called FAV TOKYO RYOGOKU and explored around the hotel area! Please take a look at it for your reference✨ *Please note that […]
What is Mount Takao? Mount Takao is a 599-meter-high mountain located about one hour by train from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. The area around the summit is designated as “Meiji no Mori Takao Quasi-National Park,” and visitors can enjoy the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons. In addition to mountain trails, cable […]
For this trip, we hiked Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, enjoyed autumn foliage, and ate our way through tororo soba and Tengu-yaki. This guide covers Trail 1 from base to summit, cable car options, what to eat, and tips for first-time hikers.
A local team member's day trip to Sumatakyo Gorge in Shizuoka, featuring the Dream Suspension Bridge, handmade soba, Kawane tea, and a free onsen footbath. Plus practical tips on Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Shizuoka food, and seasonal highlights.
A complete guide to things to do in Hakone — from riding the Odakyu Romance Car to soaking in hot springs. Follow our team's day-trip itinerary through Hakone-Yumoto's shopping street, soba restaurants, the Open-Air Museum, a footbath cafe, and a forest day spa, plus tips on seasonal highlights and the Hakone Free Pass.
Chichibu and Nagatoro in Saitama are just an hour from central Tokyo by limited express. From riverside rock formations and river boat rides to handmade soba, shrines with centuries of history, and seasonal flowers, this area packs a surprising amount into a single day trip. Here's our firsthand itinerary covering both towns.
Summary This time, a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy Kusatsu in summer 🚌. Enjoy not only hot springs but also izakaya gourmet food and eating 🤤💖. It is a summer trip to stay cool wearing a yukata too 🌿. On the second day, we also tried an activity to enjoy walking in the air! Please refer […]