Category Places not many will visit

Sightseeing recommended places

Exploring Tomonoura, the Hidden Gem of Hiroshima

Tomonoura is a cozy port town you’ll find in the bay of the Seto Inland Sea within the Hiroshima prefecture. A part of the Setonaikai National park, Tomonoura is about two hours away from Hiroshima city; remaining largely untouched by…

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KURA Sushi-Ei, Sushi and Tempura restaurant in real KURA, Traditional Japanese storehouse in Matsumoto City

KURA or sometimes called DOZO is a traditional Japanese store house built from timber, stone or clay used to safely store valuable commodities. It is protected by 3 tier of very thick doors looks like Bank’s Safe door. There are…

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“M-Gate” a little Jazz Cafe with great audio and huge Jazz Vinyl collection in Matsukawa

    There used to be many Jazz Cafes in 70’s ~ 80’s in Japan with huge Jazz vinyl collection. Japanese is such a enthusiastic about Jazz and there are many serious vinyl collectors. They are usually serious audio lover…

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