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Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)
Chubu, Food, Life in Japan

Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)

by touristinjapanupdated on April 15, 2020February 4, 2019Leave a Comment on Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)

Wajima Morning Market is a local producers market on Asaichi-dori avenue in Wajima City, well known for its unique atmosphere and abundance of fresh produce.

Shiroyone Senmaida (noto peninsula)
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Shiroyone Senmaida (1000 rice paddies)

by touristinjapanupdated on August 2, 2022January 21, 2019Leave a Comment on Shiroyone Senmaida (1000 rice paddies)

Shiroyone Senmaida (literally “1000 rice paddies of Shiroyone”), is a scenic, terraced rice field located in Shiroyone Town, 11km north-east of Wajima city.

Suzu Sea Salt Village, Noto Peninsula
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Okunoto Salt Farm Village

by touristinjapanupdated on June 19, 2020January 14, 2019Leave a Comment on Okunoto Salt Farm Village

Okunoto, meaning “inner part of Noto”, is home to a unique tradition of salt production. In this area of Japan, the locals have been producing salt from sea water for centuries. The methods, by which the salt is extracted from the water, have changed over the years. In the Okunoto Sea Salt Village, however, the …

Wajima kiriko art museum
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum

by touristinjapanupdated on April 15, 2020December 24, 2018Leave a Comment on Wajima Kiriko Art Museum

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum displays a collection of 31 unique Kiriko lanterns. Kiriko lanterns are used during Matsuri to guide portable shrines which are carried around as part of the festival ceremony. In the Noto region the Kiriko lanterns have become so popular, that they can be the main attraction themselves.

Mikado Retro Gaming Arcade in Takadanobaba, Tokyo
Attractions, Kanto, Life in Japan, Tokyo

Retro Arcade Gaming in Tokyo

by touristinjapanupdated on April 16, 2020November 5, 2018Leave a Comment on Retro Arcade Gaming in Tokyo

If games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Missile Command, Street Fighter and Tekken bring you happy memories, then you will definitely like these 2 tips to retro gaming arcades in Tokyo.

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony
Food, Kanto, Life in Japan, Tokyo

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony

by touristinjapanupdated on April 19, 2020October 1, 2018Leave a Comment on Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony is a yearly opportunity for beginners and experienced tea drinkers to enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Daio Wasabi Farm
Attractions, Chubu, Food, Life in Japan

Daio Wasabi Farm

by touristinjapanupdated on April 16, 2020August 6, 2018Leave a Comment on Daio Wasabi Farm

Daio Wasabi Farm near Matsumoto is Japans biggest Wasabi Farm. The farm covers 15 hectares and utilizes the chill streams of water from the nearby Japanese alps. The farm is open to visitors, and has plenty to offer for the interested tourist.

Strawberries Japan
Attractions, Food, Kyushu, Life in Japan

Strawberry picking in Japan

by touristinjapanupdated on April 19, 2020April 8, 2018Leave a Comment on Strawberry picking in Japan

Strawberry picking in Japan has become an attraction. In this post I talk a bit about Japans obsession with strawberries and my own experience at a Japanese self pick strawberry farm.

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