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 [...]

Kinomiya Shrine (Atami) “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 18, 2008 - 7:33 pm by kodaman in Culture  

In Kinomiya ,which is the next station from Atami by JR Itoh line, there is a shrine called “Kinomiya Jinjya.” This Shinto shrine has been worshiped by people in the vicinity from 1300 years ago. Why it’s called “Ki No Mi ya” is because people have worshiped “Nature” and “Ki” [...]

Soba -Taga soba(Taga)- “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”

February 14, 2008 - 2:33 pm by kodaman in Others  

Many people living in Tokyo go to Atami for taking hot spring. Atami is the gate of Izu peninsula. Many people take some rest in Atami for going Izu shuzenji , Shirahama beach in Shimoda or somewhere in Izu.
On the way to going Itoh or Izu peninsula from Atami, there is “Taga soba” [...]

Soba -Horii(Azabu Jyuban)- “Kodaman’s J-TRIP”.

February 5, 2008 - 11:51 pm by kodaman in Food  

If I am asked where we can eat good Soba, I want to highly recommend “Horii” in Azabu Jyuban. Azabu jyuban is well known as the place there being many good restaurants or shops. Those {Tsukishimaya(Imagawayaki),Naniwaya(Taiyaki), Mamegen(beens) and Sarashina “Horii” } are my recommendations.
Horii started in 1789. Why “Horii” （更級堀井）is so great to me is [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Chofu City “Around Jindaiji Temple ”

January 5, 2008 - 12:36 am by katchaman in Others  

On the outskirts of Jindaiji Temple, there are many interesting shop and restaurate. Jindaiji Temple is famous for Daruma doll and Soba noodle especially. Please try to see and eat it!

                                              DARUMA
                                             Many color darumas

                                          Soba restaurant (Monzen Soba)
                                               Soba Restaurant (Shimadaya)    

                       Wasabi-zuke                                                                                       January 1-2 2008
Jindaiji Temple’s official name is Tendai-syu bekkaku-honzan Fugakusan Shorakuin [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Fukui-ken Ichijodani “Soba RIKYUAN”

December 31, 2007 - 2:30 am by katchaman in Others  

I found the very good buckwheat-noodle(SOBA) restaurant in Ichijodani (Fukui-ken).  I enjoyed having the good time with eating TEUCHI( hand-kneaded) SOBA at “RIKYUAN”. RIKYUAN’s taste and welcoming atmosphere is very very good.

RIKYUAN Access
Address: Nishishinmachi 7-1, Fukui-shi, Fukui-ken  910-2157
Tel: 0776-43-2110
Opennig hour:10:30-17:00

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Aoyama “Soba Kawakamian”

November 17, 2007 - 10:16 pm by katchaman in Food, Others  

As you know, Soba (buckwheat noodles) is one of most famous noodle in Japan.
I was recommended the very delicious and authentic Soba restaurant in Aoyama from my trusted friend. So I tried to go there today!  It tastes good!
                                                   Tempura Soba: buckwheat noodles topped with tempura    1700yen
                                                   Kamo Nanban Soba: buckwheat noodles topped with roast [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Kanda “Yoshoku Shoeitei”

November 11, 2007 - 9:05 pm by katchaman in Food  

“Yoshoku” means Western food in Japan. A large number of Western dishes have been introduced to Japan over the centuries. Many of them have become completely Japanized, and these dishes are now called Yoshoku dishes.
Founded in 1907,  “Shoeitei”  is one of the oldest Japanized Western Food restaurant in Japan. Soseki Natsume had had a meal here.
When [...]

Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Fukui-ken “Echizen Oroshi Soba Noodle”

October 9, 2007 - 7:03 am by katchaman in Others  

I love it. Good Taste! Please try it! Fukui-ken is one of the most famous Soba Noodle places in Japan.
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Samurai Time Trip? Visit Tenryo Hita to see Edo merchants’ town

July 2, 2007 - 6:38 am by akko@hakata in Travel  

Not only hot spring town Beppu and Yufuin, but there’s a beautiful old town in Oita, with the name Hita.

Mameda town of Hita used to be directly governed by Edo (Tokyo) government in Edo period(Samurai Time, 17C-19C), and prospered as a merchants’ town.
(*Tenryo means a special district directly controlled by the central government of Japan. [...]