Noboribetsu hot spring (Hokkaido) “Kodaman’s J-Trip”
July 2, 2008 - 12:59 pm by kodaman in Travel
On early June, I visited Sapporo,Hokkaido for my work as a event’s MC.
At the next day of the event, I and my friends went to Noboribetsu by using a gorgeous bus served by Cool star corp. It took for about 90 min to go to Noboribetsu area from Sapporo by bus.
Our tour started from 9:30 [...]
Morishita - the great local spot in Tokyo “kodaman’s J-Trip
July 1, 2008 - 3:21 pm by kodaman in Food
(Pics:Curry bread(Catlea) /Minoya/Monburan1/Monburan Cheese humburger dish/Seiryu-en/Tanshio/Rib)
Many people don’t know where there is “Morishita” in Tokyo, even among me.
A town located near Ryogoku and near Akihabara but not famous is the explanation of Morishita where I used to live for two years.
Tourists who get to know Tokyo more deeply might want to go there and maybe [...]
MA by So Shi Te - Japanese interior furnishings shop
June 22, 2008 - 1:58 am by kodaman in Product
There is an unique exhibition at MA by So Shi Te Minami-Aoyama interior furnishings shop.
MA by So Shi Te’s concept is modern Japanese and its main products are laminated-bamboo furniture, which are very stylish and simple. MA also offers Japanese crafts with modern design, which are unique and appealing.
The exhibition features Masahiro Ishimaru’s furniture and [...]
Izu Shuzenji hot springs -Izu- Kodaman’s J-TRIP
May 12, 2008 - 8:04 pm by kodaman in Travel
Before visiting to Izu shuzenji, I always imagined that Shuzen ji temple is located in the middle of the
bamboo groves in that its location is in the center of Izu peninsula. It was actually developed but
remained the atmosphere of the traditional hot spring resort. I visited there on earyl May 2008
without any [...]
Ninna ji temple(Kyoto) - Kodaman’s J-TRIP
May 1, 2008 - 4:09 pm by kodaman in Travel
Nina ji temple(仁和寺） is located in near Arashiyama area. This temple was first established in A.D 888.
When ” Onin no ran”（Onin War) was occured, this temple was fully burned.
This was, then, re-established in 1634 by Shogun “Iemitsu Tokunaga.” Ninna ji temple registered with
world heritage in 1994 as one of the historic monuments of ancient Kyoto [...]
Bishamonten - Kagurazaka - Kodaman’s J-TRIP
April 30, 2008 - 7:38 pm by kodaman in Others
If you ask somebody where there is Zenkoku ji temple at Kagurazaka, many people might not find it out.
If you ask people, however, where there is Bishamonten, they might answer it.
Zenkoku ji temple is well known as Kagurazaka Bishamonten or Bishamonsama.
(Usually the stone gardians in shrines are dogs sometimes foxes but tigers here.)
=Zenkoku ji temple [...]
Deep in Azaleas at Nedu shinto shrine “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
April 24, 2008 - 5:54 pm by kodaman in Culture
Early April is the season of Cherry blossoms. It’s beautiful, every body knows.
If people come to Japan late April, Azaleas are beautiful and worth to see too.
Here, Nedu shrine(根津神社） near Sendagi and Yanaka is one of the great spot to see Azaleas.
After visting Yanaka area, people come this shrine because it’s not far away.
Nanzen ji temple(Kyoto)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
April 23, 2008 - 2:34 pm by kodaman in Travel
Although there are many temples, shrine and places to see in Kyoto,
people don’t have time to visit all of places.
My recommendation is that having a theme of which one wants to see and absorb.For example,visiting places which came out in the tale of Genji.
On Feb 2008, I and my german friend went to Kyoto but [...]
Seven Lucky Gods Circuit(Asakusa) 浅草名所七福神巡り
April 16, 2008 - 5:51 pm by kodaman in Others
Many people circle Seven Lucky Gods during new year’s holiday( 1st Jan - 7th Jan).
In Japan,there are over 200 courses and even in or near Tokyo, there are many.I
t’s said that the seven lucky gods faith began in 14 century.
Then it was spread in Japan around 17th century.There is no exact definition of the root [...]
Cafe Furumoto (Kobe)“Kodaman’s J-TRIP”
March 28, 2008 - 6:30 pm by kodaman in Others
Many coffee shops are around Minatogawa shrine in Kobe.
When I visited to “Minatogawa shrine”, I was so tired because walking to much before I went there.
I just found a coffee shops whose name was Furumoto located at west side of Minatogawa shrine.
Actually I had never visited to Kobe beore, I only believed my instinction that [...]
