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Japanese Matsuri - Vol.4

Children wear Yukata for Natsu(Summer) Matsuri.

Japanese Matsuri - Vol.3

There are many stalls on the streets.

Japanese Matsuri - Vol.2

Japanese Matsuri - vol.1

Ema

Ema are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine.where the Kami(spirits or gods) receive them.

Dinner of Sukiyaki & Shyabu Shyabu

Tradition vs modern

Tradition vs modern View from the Imperial Gardens of Tokyo

Kabuki-za

Kabuki Theater at Ginza, Tokyo

Meiji-Jingu Shrine

Miso Soup

Miso soup of different kinds served as main article of almost any meal. Here for lunch at Harajuku, Tokyo

Inside of Miho Museum, SHIGA 2

Inside of Miho Museum, SHIGA

The Entrance of Miho Museum, SHIGA

The Tunnel of Miho Museum, SHIGA

Un basilic et sorbet en poudre d'une tomate, KOBE L'ARDOISE

http://www.lardoise.jp/　TEL:078-221-1171 Restaurant

L'intérieur de magasin de Brasserie L'ARDOISE KOBE

http://www.lardoise.jp/　TEL:078-221-1171 Restaurant

Brasserie L'ARDOISE dans KOBE (Tel:078-221-1171)

Une atmosphère est comme très bon marché, et ce restaurant est délicieux.Il y a le du carré du poste du Sannomiya de Kobe à une chose et le temps de pied cinq minutes.

Un chef et amis de Brasserie L'ARDOISE KOBE

C'est le premier restaurant dans Kobe. Un article de vin est abondant dans le préparer.

Monsieur Akihiro HIGASHI de Brasserie L'ARDOISE

Il est assistant d'un chef. Je l'attire beaucoup. Je suis responsable de d'oeuvres de l'hors et dessert.

KOBE ORIENTAL HOTEL

KOBE Bay Cruise

Port Tower.

Let’s Go HAKONE –21 (Hakone Tozan Bus)

Scheduled buses are convenient for sightseeing in Hakone. There are several different routes, so be sure to check the bus's destination before boarding.

Let’s Go HAKONE –20 (Hakone-jinja shrine)

A large red torii gate is the landmark identifying this 1,250-year old shrine. Huge crowds of worshippers come to the shrine during New Year celebrations.

Let’s Go HAKONE –19 (Hakone Checkpoint)

This checkpoint was installed on the Old Tokaido Road, the main highway linking Edo (modern Tokyo) and Kyoto, to supervise the movement of people on this east-west route. Today, the restored facility is a popular tourist attraction.

Let’s Go HAKONE –18 (Lake Ashi)

Lake Ashi is a placid lake surrounded by mountains and dense forest. The view from the lake on the Hakone Sightseeing Cruise gives a completely different perspective than from land. Walking paths along the lake, Hakone-jinja Shrine, Onshi-Hakone Park and other points of interest around the lake await visitors.

Let’s Go HAKONE –17 (Komagatake)

Mt. Komagatake, a peak of the central crator hill in the middle of the Hakone caldera, is 1357m high. The panoramic view including Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi and the mountains surrounding the caldera from the summit, which is a gentle prairie, is just breathtaking.

Let’s Go HAKONE –16 (Hakone Sightseeing Cruise)

The Hakone Sightseeing Cruise runs between Moto-Hakone Port, Hakone-machi Port and Togendai Port. From Lake Ashi, passengers can enjoy Hakone's wonderful mountain-ringed scenery.

Let’s Go HAKONE –15 (Making Black jewel eggs)

Let’s Go HAKONE –14 (Black jewel eggs)

The boiled egg can be bought in Ohwakudani. The boiled egg is called "Black jewel eggs". Eggs cooked in the area's thermal heat sources, are a Hakone specialty. According to legend, eating one is said to add seven years to your life. Visitors to Owakudani can enjoy the authentic taste of this unusual treat.

Let’s Go HAKONE –13 (Owakudani)

Owakudani is a volcanic cauldron of steam, bubbling mud and mysterious smells and also called Jigokudani “the Valley of Hell” is a stirring sight.

Let's Go Hakone - 12 (Mt. Fuji)

At spots like Owakudani, visitors can feast their eyes on a stirring and memorable view of Mount Fuji all the way down to its foothills.

Let's Go Hakone - 11 (Owakudani Ropeway station)

It is the highest spot in Ohwakudani Station so that it may command a view of magnificent Mt. Fuji.

Let's Go Hakone - 10 (Hakone Ropeway)

The Hakone Ropeway provides an extraordinary aerial experience as it links Sounzan Station, at an elevation of 700 meters, passes through Owakudani, 1,000 meters above sea level, and heads for Lake Ashi. Each spacious car has a capacity of 18 passengers and large windows for panoramic views of the landscape.