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07/01/2023 part3

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beppu and mt. aso

The weekend before last I went on a trip to Oita and Kumamoto prefectures in eastern Kyushu. Here’s a map for reference:

We first drove about two hours east across Saga and southern Fukuoka and made a stop in Hita, Oita prefecture on our way to Beppu. 

Hita is the hometown of the manga creator Hajime Isayama, who created the famous manga Attack on Titan. At Hita Station, you can find a statue of the character Levi as well as some other Attack on Titan figures. 

Hita station also had this cute sign where you can place yourself as the “I” in HITA. Behind the display it says “’I’ and ‘Love (Ai)’ is the same sound in Japanese. Your love makes HITA be completed.” It was so cute. 

Hita station was a really lovely station with a nice atmosphere. We got ice cream and cold drinks and enjoyed the shade before continuing on. 

Next we stopped by the Oyama Dam, which has a famous statue of Eren, Mikasa, and Armin from Attack on Titan. The statue shows them looking up in horror at the dam, referencing the show in which they stare up at a titan tearing down the walls of their city. It looks incredible and as a fan of the manga, it was really cool to experience the feeling they did looking upon that huge wall. We also went to the top and experienced the other perspective: looking down on the small humans from the towering wall. Some people were above while we were down below and we yelled greetings to each other and lines from the show like “I WILL KILL ALL TITANS!” It was really funny. 

From there we continued our road trip on to Beppu. The scenery of Oita was very lush and filled with mountains, so the drive was really beautiful. 

We arrived at our hotel in the city of Yufuin to the west of Beppu and checked in. The hotel was small and in traditional style, so all seven of us slept in the same room on futon mattresses. Our Japanese friend that came with us said it reminded her of school trips in middle school and high school. It was really fun and felt like a big sleepover. 

After this we grabbed dinner at a small local restaurant called Siesta. I ordered bibimbap, a Korean dish with rice and vegetables. I also ordered kabosu juice with honey. Oita is famous for kabosu, a kind of small lime. It was super refreshing. 

Here’s what a kabosu looks like for reference. 

Fun fact: I googled kabosu to find a picture and learned that the famous shiba inu dog from the doge meme was named Kabosu because of her round face. So kabosu. Much round. 

Anyway, we returned to the hotel and all headed down to the onsen, or hot spring. Beppu and Yufuin are famous hot spring destinations due to their geothermal activity. It was a small spring, but the water was hot and relaxing after a day on the road. The hotel also had free-to-use retro massage chairs, so we enjoyed a nice mechanical massage after our dip in the onsen. 

The next day we ate breakfast on the hotel’s back patio and enjoyed the view of Mt. Yufu. There were many frogs around the hotel and the hot springs, which were super cute. 

Next we loaded into the cars and headed to the Umitamago Aquarium in Beppu. Umitamago means “sea egg,” so they had a big sign out front of a large egg. 

We spent time looking at all the fish and watched dolphin and walrus shows. In between the dolphin shows we played with the dolphins a bit. One of the dolphins used its head to throw a basketball out of its tank and we threw the ball back in for her again. We continued on like this for an entertaining 30 minutes. 

Next we moved on to the Beppu Hells. Like Unzen, Beppu has geothermal pools called Hells which are famous tourist spots. There are seven Hells across Beppu, each with unique traits such as different colors or textures. Unfortunately we stayed at the aquarium a bit too long and were only able to visit two of the Hells before they closed for the day: Umi Jigoku and Chi no Ike Jigoku. 

Umi Jigoku, “Sea Hell,” was a bright blue pool named for its resemblance to the blue sea. 

There was a basket of eggs boiling in the water and you could buy them as a snack. It was super tasty. 

Behind Umi Jigoku was a small Inari Shrine, so we walked up and paid our respects there as well. 

Next, we went to Chi no Ike Jigoku, “Lake of Blood Hell.” This Hell was a red color, resembling a lake of blood. The chemical compounds of ferrous oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, and silicic acid give it its red color. The mineral-rich water from the pool can be used to make various ointments for treating skin diseases. It can also be used for dyeing cloth. It was definitely kind of spooky-looking, but very cool. 

After this, we went to a Round 1 arcade in Oita City for a night of fun and games. We played rhythm games, UFO catchers, and bowling. It was a ton of fun. The Round 1 was huge and you could look out onto the UFO catcher floor from the second level and watch everyone throw their money away in real time. I stayed away from the UFO catchers this time, remembering the $30 I blew getting my stuffed horse in Sasebo. I decided to stick to rhythm games this time. 

The final day we checked out of the hotel and loaded up the cars. One car split off to go home, and the remaining four of us drove another 2 hours southwest into Kumamoto prefecture to see Mt. Aso. 

On our way we saw very beautiful scenery of the mountains and plains of Kumamoto. We also passed a field of cows and stopped to say hello. Milk and beef is very common in Japan, but I have never seen cows anywhere so I had been wondering where they were keeping them. Kumamoto is also famous for dishes containing horse meat (a little hard to hear, I know), so there were some horses around as well. 

Next we continued on to Mt. Aso. Mt. Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan and one of the largest in the world. It’s peak stands 1592 meters tall and its largest caldera has a circumference of 71 miles. If you play Pokemon, it was the inspiration for Mt. Chimney in Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire. 

Unfortunately due to recent volcanic activity, we were unable to go up to the crater, and instead enjoyed the view of the volcano from below. There was a wide plain around the peak and we climbed up a small hill to admire the volcano. The wide plains reminded me of Howl’s Moving Castle and there were so beautiful and serene. Since Kumamoto is famous for horses, they had horse riding along the plain as well. 

We got lunch at a small shop near the visitor center. I was blasphemous and ordered a local dish served with Basashi (raw horse sashimi) on the side. I was curious about how it tasted and it was actually pretty good. I’m a horse girl at heart so I will never order it again, but I was curious about the experience and had to try it once. The soup served with the dish had local vegetables including a kind of mustard leaf and it was really tasty. 

After lunch we stopped for Aso Milk soft ice cream and it was some of the tastiest ice cream I’ve ever had. Aso cows make some tasty milk!

From there we decided to head home. It would be a bit far to drive north around the bay back to Nagasaki, so we decided to take the ferry across the bay to the Unzen peninsula to cut our driving down to just 2 hours. 

We drove onto the ferry boat with the other cars. Once we left port we were allowed to leave the cars and hang out in the main cabin or along the railing while we sailed. I’ve never taken a car on a ferry before, so it was a cool experience. 

After leaving the ferry it was only one hour more to return to Omura. This trip was really relaxing and a lot of fun! Summer vacation just started for schools in Omura and school is out for students. I still have to work at the Board of Education office during this next month, but I hope to make many more fun memories this summer before school starts again!

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Onsen Surname Explanations (+ Some First Names)

This explanation is building upon my original post on the now-deleted Tumblr lolyeahshinichi, as well as what people have discovered over the years.

Note some are singular hot springs and some are named after groups of hot springs/hot spring towns.

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Hakone:

Hakone Yumoto and Hakone Gora both refer to onsen in...well, Hakone, Kanagawa. There are also train stations named after them. (There also appears to be a place in Nikko which has "Hakone Yumoto" onsen as well, but that would lose the connection with Gora.)

black eggs (kurotama, short for kuro tamago) cooked in hot spring water are a Hakone specialty, specifically at Owakudani.

for some bonus disc content, the Boueibu VAs travelled here + there was a collab with the place.

Yufuin:

In Oita Prefecture.

The namesake onsen is geographically close to Beppu Onsen, although nothing ever seemed to come of this.

Kinugawa:

In Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture.

The name roughly means "angry demon river", yet nothing ever seems to have come of this.

Boueibu did a collab with the place.

Naruko:

In Osaki, Miyagi Prefecture.

Naruko Onsen is known for its ability to cure ailments.

The kanji for Io's name means "sulfur", which Naruko Onsen has (his name is written いお in hiragana, but the characters for "sulfur" are 硫黄 (いおう)).

Zaou:

In Yamagata Prefecture.

The region this onsen is in is known for snow and cherries, specifically Sato Nishiki, which are Ryuu's favourite.

Ryuu's name derives from how rime (a type of ice) makes trees stand up.

Student Council:

Kusatsu Onsen, Arima Onsen and Gero Onsen are known as the 3 best/most famous/major hot springs in Japan (depending on translation).

Kusatsu:

In Gunma Prefecture.

Arima:

In Hyogo Prefecture.

Due to the minerals present, it has "golden baths" (actually a bright mustard/brown colour) and "silver baths" (actually transparent).

Gero:

In Gifu Prefecture.

Has "bijin no yu" ("beauty-enhancing baths"), hence Akoya's obsession with beauty. Bijin is only used to describe beautiful women (vs. bishonen or biseinen), which might explain why Akoya is so androgynous.

Other

Tawarayama:

In Yamaguchi.

Known for healing arthritis and joint pain.

Kinosaki:

In Toyooka Prefecture.

Kou possibly derives his name from the Kou no yu.

Tazawa:

In Aoki, Nagano Prefecture.

Tazawa Masuya is the name of a ryokan.

Beppu:

In Oita Prefecture.

Has various "hells".

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Shuzenji:

Located in the Tagata district of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka.

One of the oldest hot springs.

The resort was loved by Natsume Soseki.

Kirishima:

Located on the hillside of Mt. Kirishima in Kagoshima.

Known for its "Sulfur Valley".

It appears Ryoma got his name because Ryoma Sakamoto stayed in Kirishima with his wife, Ryo, for their honeymoon (apparently the first honeymoon in Japan).

Wakura:

Located on the Nanao Bay in the Noto Peninsula in Nanao, Ishikawa prefecture.

One of the oldest hot springs in the region, with a history dating back 1200 years.

Manza:

In Gunma Prefecture.

Snowy region.

1800 metres above sea level.

Dougo:

In Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture.

Said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan, with a history going back 3000 years.

Did a collaboration with Osamu Tezuka's manga Phoenix.

A specialty of the area is Ichiroku tart (a roll cake). Dougo's first name is Ichiro (one-six) to match this and this "Ichiro" sounds like a common name in Japan ("first son" (一郎), although that has an elongated sound on the end). There is also a 6 on Dougo's badge (stylised to look like a cake swirl) and his shirt from when he was younger to play upon this.

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Ibusuki:

In Kagoshima Prefecture.

Known for sand baths as well as the more traditional hot springs.

Unazuki:

Located in Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture. Found at the entrance of the Kurobe Gorge.

Shirahone:

In Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.

Has milk-white water, due to high magnesium and calcium content. (Shirahone = white bone.)

Other

Karurusu:

In Norioboetsu.

Named after Carlsbad in Czechoslovakia.

Furanui:

Located in Kamifurano, Hokkaido.

Appears to properly be called "Frontier Furanui Onsen".

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The Castles, Shrines, And Temples Of Japan

The Great Buddha was preceded by a wood monument of the identical granduer that took 10 years of fixed labor to complete. Today's landmark took its place after being damaged in a storm again in 1248. Near the main shrine's entrance is certainly one of the area's most picturesque attractions, Sorihashi Bridge , which arches high arch over the still, reflective pond. Similar to Meiji Jingu in Tokyo, throughout hatsumode, the times surrounding the New Year, Sumiyoshi Taisha becomes one of the most popular websites in the nation. With 1000's of temples and shrines in Japan, it can be hard to decide which ones to suit into one short journey. To allow you to slim it down, we’ve rounded up the most effective temples and shrines in Japan that you won’t wish to miss. Outside the shrine you’ll discover a basin of water for washing your palms, which is done by filling the ladle and washing every hand, beginning together with your left hand. Sengen shrines, as a substitute, are devoted to the spirt of Mt Fuji, while there are additionally ones founded to honour the heads of important Japanese clans. Another difference comes from who builds the shrine, whether or not it's Imperial shrines created by governments of the previous or local shrines constructed by a area people. With so much variety within the Shinto faith, it is sensible you’ll discover all sorts of various Shinto shrines across the islands of Japan. Perhaps the most important difference in shrines is the kami to which they are dedicated. Some are shrines to kami that represent struggle like within the case of Hachiman shrines or rice as represented by Inari shrines. Kanazawa, the capital city of Ishikawa Prefecture, sits on the Sea of Japan, bordered by scenic mountain ranges and nationwide parks, has well-preserved art and tradition. Since the exact construction dates of Izumo Taisha Shrine positioned in Shimane prefecture are unknown, it is considered to be the most historical Shinto shrines in Japan. This essential shrine is also called Izumo Oyashiro is devoted to Okuninushi no Okami, the Shinto deity of marriage and good relations. Folklore also suggests that every one the Shinto gods assemble at this shrine annually during the Kamiari Festival and visitors try to go to during this time to obtain their blessings. This Shinto shrine is one of the bigger shrines in the area and hosts the annual in style rice planting ritual. The conventional architecture of the shrine, torii gate, statues, sculptures, lovely backyard, carp pond, and so on. are salient features of the shrine. Popular occasions to visit the shrine are during the rice planting competition, cherry blossom season and Iris Festival of June-July when the 150 species of irises in the shrine backyard are in full bloom. Visitors can also enjoy traditional performances, meals stalls and booths with traditional craft demonstrations through the festival. Buddhist structure in Japan just isn't native, but imported from China and different Asian cultures over the centuries with such constancy that the building kinds of all Six Dynasties are represented. Its history is, as a consequence, dominated by Chinese and other Asian methods and types on one aspect, and by Japanese unique variations on those themes on the other. Such well-known temples as Kiyomizu-dera, Enryaku-ji and Kōtoku-in are temples which use the described naming sample. Many shrines are dedicated to local kami with out association to different shrines. Some powerful clans in Japanese historical past established and dedicated shrines to the their clans' founders. Information On Collections Of Japanese Artwork Complementing these objects is a number of Chinese mortuary works that served in burial rituals associated with Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian beliefs. The M. Ripley "Rip" Hudner Buddha Gallery is the setting for the grand Dainichi Nyorai Buddha. The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Japanese Print Gallery exhibits woodblock prints, and the adjacent gallery presents Asian textiles in addition to exquisitely crafted objects in jade, lacquer, ceramic, and steel. This sort of museum’s main objective is to show the artwork collections from noble folks, as an example, Louvre Museum. The options of such a museum are old-fashion coloured partitions and heavy frames with elaborate decoration. The Printing Museum focuses on the historical past, method, and tradition of printing. It is a historic and cultural useful resource with imaginative displays, interactivity, and user-friendliness. Its exhibitions embrace Regular Exhibitions made up of works from the museum's collections and deposited articles from temples or shrines, and Special Exhibitions which would possibly be large-scale exhibitions based on a sure theme. Tokyo has an abundance of museums, giving glances into Japan's wealthy and diverse history, ranging from artifacts of the Jomon interval to delicate screens and lacquered boxes within the Rinpa-style, favored by residents of the Edo interval. Videos of greater than 300 victims speaking of their experiences can be viewed at any time. Furthermore, audio guides in 17 languages and pamphlets in 9 languages can be found. An exhibition of “Hiroshima’s History in Light of the Atomic Bombing” is displayed at the East Building by which historical facts ofHiroshimafrom the occasions before and after the bombing are introduced. Located in Shimane Prefecture, this museum has been devoted to promoting trendy Japanese artwork since it opened in 1970. The museum is particularly famous for its beautiful gardens, designed by founder Zenko Adachi, which rank among the finest public gardens in Japan. Located within the old capital of Japan, Kyoto, this museum is deemed simply as noteworthy as the museums in Tokyo. Kyoto National Museum was founded in 1897 and its power lies in its Japanese and Asian art from the pre-modern period. Their online museum dictionary can also be an insightful device which provides enlightening information on the history of the held works. Three Types Of Sizzling Spring Baths At An Onsen Ryokan Not far from Beppu, Yufuin is a rural hot spring town, which presents a novel environment somewhat totally different from a daily sizzling spring resort. Besides its baths, Yufuin attracts with its cafes, boutiques and artwork galleries. Be positive to place your valuables in lockers, if there are any, and take the key with you into the bath. Let us encourage you with weekly particular provides and stories about what's new and thrilling in luxurious travel. Park Hyatt TokyoWho says onsens are best enjoyed in the countryside? For centuries, the ample hot spring waters of Kusatsu Onsen have been considered among Japan's greatest and most effective, if not the most effective. Much of the resort's water bubbles up within the yubatake ("sizzling water area") within the city heart. Spas will normally embrace each indoor and outside baths , often with an electronic temperature gauge . The place we went to had a Jacuzzi and you can even watch Japanese baseball on a television in the sauna. Tips On How To Plan A Family Vacation In Japan You might additionally visit the Shitamachi Museum close to the exit of Ueno Zoo which displays items from Tokyo’s previous in life-like settings and has hands-on exhibits upstairs. 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The Dai Ichi Inn Hotel is steps from the Ikebukuro station and thus very handy. If you guide via Booking.com you can guide any room you want and easily write a message stating who shall be staying there. They will write again saying that’s okay or is not – and you'll cancel the room without cost if it’s not allowed. Inka You have forgotten to mention one place which might be very fascinating for youngsters and equals the Ghibli museum and thats the Doraemon museum in Kawasaki. Kids on Trains I think it would be important to add that kids ride free on the trains when they are underneath 6 . Public Holidays And Annual Events In Japan Dosojin Matsuri is amongst the three biggest fireplace festivals in Japan and is yearly held on January 15. Please remember that the sales deadline is commonly 1 month forward of the pageant. The Emperor of Japan, together with key members of his household, make a quantity of quick appearances all through the day on a windowed balcony. They wave back to the ocean of supporters who gather in the cold for a uncommon glimpse. Tourists are welcome to stand within the queue to affix the spectacle. The first vacation of Golden Week is Showa Day on April 29, the observance of the birthday of Emperor Hirohito. From bonsai to doll-making; from tea ceremonies to origami and sword making, there is a wealth of historic arts and culture to be loved at this pageant. The Sakura Matsuri in Washington DC is the largest pageant of Japanese tradition in the entire United States, and it comes around yearly throughout cherry blossom season. Turns pink, and the Sakura Matsuri takes full benefit of this to placed on a large present. There’s additionally the Ginza Marketplace which specialises in promoting hand-crafted traditional items from Ginza. The Japanese love celebrations and there are lots of of events throughout the year. Food performs an essential part in Japanese celebrations, with many delicacies made particularly for every occasion. Nip into a local comfort store to see what’s available — particular types of mochi are made for each festival. Japanese Popular Culture ジェイポップ "We're actually big on cute," says Keith Carollo, who began the e-commerce website with Chris Bick in 1998. One of the most-anticipated summer films, "Speed Racer," starring Emile Hirsch, is based on a '60s anime. Help & Support FAQ Short, easy how-to and demos of regularly asked questions on utilizing the Libraries and information assets. Graduate Funding Info Service Assistance with finding funding for analysis, tuition, journey, and different graduate school-related bills. Off-Campus Access & Technical Support Using library assets from off-campus and different technical tips. Open Scholarship Commons One-stop store for data creation and dissemination services. 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Shinjuku Nightlife This stylish underground club is hidden down an not noticeable pathway and located within the basement where Shibuya’s Trump Room used to kick it. Behind the unassuming black door is a sprawling dance house decked out with a gaudy but glorious mixture of antiques, mirrors and decor. With drink prices too low to consider, Oath rolls your pregame and after-party into one marathon club expertise. When your ears need a break from the usual home, techno and EDM tracks playing at other golf equipment, slide down to Shibuya and into the Room. This low-key, laid-back basement bangs out R&B hits, in addition to soul and jazz tunes. The Room is much from the go-go-go of your average Tokyo nightclub, but when you’re scoping out a spot to take pleasure in a drink, a dance and a date, this bar’s obtained a scotch on the rocks waiting for you. Popular nightclub in Shibuya with a number of flooring and famous DJs each weekend. Another great pre-drink bar and a Tokyo basic, no cover and the drinks are low-cost. Cozy alley means loaded with tiny traditional Japanese bars next to Shibuya station. If you need a memento that is fully completely different to something you might discover in the retailers, create your own in this glass blowing experience at the Tokyo Glass Art Institute. Choose what you wish to create, in addition to the colour, shape, and design, and, underneath close instruction, create your own distinctive glass paintings. This strolling tour of Shinjuku Golden Gai and Kabukicho showcases one of the best bars, restaurants, and meals stalls the districts have to offer. Feast on Japanese dishes like Ramen, and yakitori , and delve into the area’s wealthy historical past with your guide. This small-group tour is proscribed to 10 people, making for an intimate expertise. Tokyo has many nightclubs that keep open late so your exploration of the nightlife can lead nicely into the night time. These nightclubs are usually in style with the younger technology, however anybody who enjoys dancing and loud music could take pleasure in popping into one for the night time. Fifty Four Best Issues To Do In Japan For An Unforgettable Trip There is no map or ‘right method to go’, you move freely from room to room of three-dimensional 10,000 square meter building exploring and discovering. You will find issues just like the Athletic Forest that helps you think of the world three-dimensionally and, the most instagrammed room, the forest of lamps the place hundreds hang from the ceilings. Japan is dotted with plenty of onsen cities, most of which boast non-public onsen alongside their public choices. Traditional ingredients in a Japanese barbecue can include some type of meat or fish, and summer season seasonal greens like Japanese pumpkin and eggplant. Onigiri and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles) are additionally typically a half of the menu. It is a fun, wholesome way to soak up the season with one thing scrumptious. Hiking at the high-altitude Japanese Alps in Nagano, Gifu, and Toyama prefectures is an ideal summer season exercise for nature lovers. The climate is snug, and the large-scale mountains listed beneath are a must-see. The elevation of these areas retains the local weather cool, even in summer time. Beaches can supply just the proper aid from the warmth on a summer time's day. NOTS also specializes in helping schools and company organizations with organizing outdoor activities and trainings. Soaking in a scorching spring is an excellent method to loosen up and actually expertise Japanese culture. The mineral wealthy water makes you're feeling rejuvenated after an extended day of sightseeing. Many sizzling springs offer accommodations, or you'll be able to simply go to one for a few hours. Urbanization is extremely superior in Japan, because the share of the city population surpasses 90 %. The majority of people live within the metropolis and contact with nature is not self-evident. Despite this remoteness to nature, about half of the grownup population has engaged in tenting earlier than, and likewise, roughly one in two adult Japanese had experiences with mountain climbing or climbing. 61 Incredible Souvenirs From Japan Bringing again “omiyage” for pals and for your self to help keep in mind the amazing experiences, however, can be a time-consuming and expensive problem. Having a listing of probably the most convenient and attention-grabbing purchasing places may help facilitate it for you and allow you to easily discover nice locations to buy nice and low cost souvenirs. A real samurai sword may be very expensive and it could value a small fortune when bought from a real master. We never purchased a samurai sword as they were method out of our price range, therefore we aren't sure what are the principles and rules when transporting one. 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Within a blonde wood-bedecked minimalist area, Uino shapes approximately 18 programs hinged around wild-caught, sterling seasonal seafood. His $250 omakase spans from otsumami to a succession of nigiri rigorously fashioned using rice seasoned with a mix of Japanese salts and red vinegars. Think DIY-style cooking with raw units of premier meats and seafood and a giant hot pot of broth and sauces to dip all of it in. Kagaya is small and refined, but when you’re on the lookout for that go-big experience in Little Tokyo, Kagaya is where it is at. The Escondite is one of those uncommon downtown bars that you just either know about or you don’t. And that’s as a end result of this considerably hidden spot seemingly has all of it. Live music, no cowl, glorious drinks, strong bar food, and a cool vibe with great patio views of the downtown skyline. There is also an everyday izakaya menu to select from too, with grilled meat, sushi and sides. This article lists eating places in Naha and Urasoe where you can take pleasure in your food with the view of Okinawa's ocean, which is taken into account to be one of the best sceneries in Japan. One is a powdered form of steamed green tea leaves, which is used to taste issues like ice cream or sweets. The other meaning is a thick and mildly bitter tea made by frothing the matcha powder with scorching water. They have one of many greatest kinds of curry to choose from that we now have ever seen, together with fish curry, rooster curry, pork curry and even fruit curries such as the Strawberry-flavored one. There are Udon retailers in all places and they are sometimes crowded, however do not be stunned or worried as you usually do not have to wait for a really long time to be seated. This izakaya, or Japanese bar, may be tucked away in the basement of a nondescript workplace constructing in Midtown, but don’t be fooled. Come right here for lunch to try the set menus, which get you a substantial quantity of food and prime out at $23. The finest deal right here is the soba set menu, the place for $12.50 you will get soba with a primary dish, similar to grilled fish or chirashi . Pike/Pine izakaya Suika spun off this extra cavernous sibling up the street, serving the same masterful mashup of Japanese ingesting food. A sashimi sampler is served on a tiny wood staircase, the dan dan noodles are gorgeous in both seems and flavor, and sizzling hot stones serve as tabletop grills for skinny slices of wagyu beef.

#PBN-Home

[radio-charlie]

Ok here are more pics from my yufuin trip... the last for now. I took a v messy train trip from fukuoka (messed up twice, almost ended up in wrong place), not knowing there was a bus that goes straight from the airports international terminal to the town’s bus station lmao. But no regrets abt that, coz managed to see a lot of nice scenery on the way. 2nd pic is view of some mountains from inn room window, then the traditional inn room itself before i laid the futon down (the kotatsu was very comfortable to use).

There were 2 outdoor baths and i think 2 indoor ones, not segregated by gender. since the ryokan was quite small, if u timed ur bath right u could have a whole onsen to urself. Thats a close-up of my favorite one, which i loved coz it was really hot.

I managed to get this room at a 75% discount, maybe coz it was getting close to peak season n nobody was taking it. Mightve been because the train passed close by and produced the occasional loud noise. It was fine tbh. Anyway if u are spending most of ur day outside doing things it would hardly be a problem coz the line doesn’t continue running past pretty early in the night.

#need to look thru my phone again and see if i took nice pics of the cafe i mentioned #yufuin

[teetwo-san]

J31 : surprises

Un peu de Nouvelle-Aquitaine à Yufuin, station thermale sur l'île de Kyushu. Nous sommes dans la brume, il pleut ici. Les couleurs d'automne pointent le nez.

Nous sommes proches du Lac Kinrinko ("Lac aux Écailles Dorées") et au pied du Mont Yufu (1600 m).

Pour apercevoir les reflets d'argent des poissons sous un soleil d'or, eh bien ce n'est pas demain la veille.

PS : on galère grave avec notre location Airbnb à la campagne. On a suffisamment de lits maintenant.

#japan #japon #rugby #rwc2019

[eyesopen2019]

Onsen, sake and whole whales

We are headed to a town in southern Japan called Yufuin. I am hoping as my research suggests that it is a relaxing onsen town.  It was difficult to find suitable accommodation as those available on Airbnb were very expensive.  We settled for a local hotel with it’s own onsen for only 3 days.  I’ll let you know how it goes.

The last few days in Hiroshima we have done different things.  Hung spent a day out on the train by himself – turning up at the train station and asking for a suggestion for a destination.  He ended up in a town with multiple sake breweries where he went for taste testing tours.  He had a great day and came home with a bottle of delicious plum sake for us to share! Another day, he and Leon got a train to an onsen town.  Hung was so excited and looking forward to his relax in the onsen.  Unfortunately, Leon was horrified when he got there are realized he would need to strip off and bathe with a bunch of random men.  He said the thought of sitting in bathwater that other men had sat in with no clothes on, made him sick.  So Hung didn’t get his relaxing onsen day out and came home quite disappointed…….I stayed at home the day they went to the onsen as Lani had a tummy bug and was vomiting.  Luckily it didn’t last long and we enjoyed our day at home watching movies.

Kai had a day out on his own doing I’m not sure what. He didn’t get lost and came home in one piece so I guess that’s what’s important.  Aiden also spent a couple of days out walking around town.

Yesterday, we went to Shimonoseki to visit the local fish market (Karato Fish Market) were they catch and serve puffer fish.  It was late in the day by the time we got there and most of the real activity was finished, but it was lovely walking around the pier and enjoying the smell of the water.  We had lunch in a sushi restaurant above the market.  Reading the menu I noticed they serve whale which I told Leon and Lani, to which Lani asked, ‘a whole whale?’.  Leon and I burst out laughing and said….’umm no, not a whole whale’.

We have been travelling now for 2 weeks and it feels longer than that – I’m not sure why??  I have started to feel like we are on a longer journey now and not a typical vacation.  Some things don’t change from being at home like the usual tasks of grocery shopping, cooking meals, clothes washing and general tidying up.  But some things are more relaxed, for example no school lunches, homework or strict bedtimes.  But, I am trying to maintain rules around device use as well as regular journal writing, reading and working through maths programs for some time period each day or couple of days.

The kids, and our, bodies are tired.  Sore feet and ankles mostly. We have been walking a lot which I guess takes some getting used to.  We seem to recuperate each evening, ready for the next day.  We have late starts and some lazy days.  It’s a marathon not a sprint I have to keep reminding myself and Hung.

[poddyshobbies]

太宰府信号場 … ゆふいんの森１号 ～ かもめ16号（鬼滅の刃ラッピング）

JR Dazaifu signal station … YUFUIN-NO-MORI 1 ~ KAMOME 16 ( KIMETSU-NO-YAIBA livery )

（写真が多いです。There are many photos. ）

 9月の中頃に故障した車の代車を交換しに行くついでに回り道して立ち寄りました。つい長居してしまいました。故障車はギアボックスを下して分解されてました。原因の確定はできていませんが高額修理になることは間違えありません。（「まさか、こうくるとは…。」）

AM 9時半ころ…着陸機は南からの進入…ここ（太宰府信号場）から���るとずいぶん低空で進入して行くんだ～。

約2時間半の中で通過した全列車のダイジェスト動画 > YouTube（47分59秒）

[9:34] 撮影開始 ～ ゆふいんの森1号の通過を待つ鳥栖行き

下り特急みどり・ハウステンボス

下り試運転

上り特急みどり（後）

EF81-502 牽引、下り鍋島行きコンテナ（4081レ）

上り特急かもめ（後）

下り鳥栖行き

上り回送 キハ200形

下り特急かもめ

上り門司港行き（後）

上り海老津行き

上り特急かもめ（後）

下り二日市行き

上り福間行き（前・後）

下り荒木行き＋上り回送（信号待ち）

上り特急みどり・ハウステンボス＋下り特急かもめ＋回送出発

上り小倉行き（後）

下り鳥栖行き＋上り博多行き（後）

EF81-406 牽引 下り？コンテナ

上り特急かもめ

下り二日市行き（信号停車）＋下り特急みどり＋（上り小倉行き）

下り荒木行き

ED76-1018 牽引、下り熊本行き（1063レ）

上り福間行き

上り門司港行き（後）

上り特急かもめ（後）

下り二日市行き（信号停車）＋上り特急ゆふ（後）＋下り特急かもめ

二日市行き出発＋上り海老津行き

下り羽犬塚行き（後）

上り福間行き

上り特急みどり（後）

下り鳥栖行き

上り小倉行き

上り小倉行き

下り久留米行き

下り特急みどり・ハウステンボス＋上り特急かもめ（後）

下り荒木行き

EF81-452 牽引、下り鳥栖行きコンテナ（8085レ）

下り荒木行き＋上り福間行き

上り回送キハ220形

上下で信号待ち

下り特急かもめ

下り羽犬塚行き出発

上り特急かもめ（鬼滅の刃ラッピング）

[12:10] 上り門司港行きが出発しました。以上、ここまでです。

#鉄道 #鹿児島本線 #太宰府信号場 #コンテナ #鬼滅の刃 #回送 #試運転 #動画

[arcdreamer]

[4] “Radio” prompt Inktober2020 On and on the music keeps softly resounding from a radio. The so-familiar Yufuin Radio station broadcasts "Moonlight Classics"...

[yoooko-o]

09/01/2023 part4

#photography #備忘録 #japan #kyushu #oita #yufuin #yufuin station #由布院駅 #reminder #ゆふいんの森 #久大本線 #車窓 #車窓から #train #station #fukuoka

[umaburo]

大分県の鶏めしは、古くから庶民に愛されてきた郷土料理。大分県南部の吉野鶏めしなどが有名。大分県の最大の観光地である湯布院の道の駅『道の駅ゆふいん』にある食堂「御食事処 岳庵」で大分県ソウルフード鶏めしを食べられます。 

Chicken rice in Oita prefecture is a local dish that has been loved by the common people for a long time. Yosino chicken rice in the southern part of Oita prefecture is famous. You can eat Oita soul food chicken rice at the cafeteria "Restaurant Takean" in the roadside station "Roadside Station Yufuin" in Yufuin, which is the largest tourist destination in Oita prefecture.

続きはこちら(Click here for more)⇒http://fanblogs.jp/souguru/archive/374/0

#japan #oita #yuhuin #chicken #rice

[matsudar]

隈氏のあとは坂建築。途中歩いた湯布院のメイン通りにも変わらないもの、変わっているところの色々があり、感慨深い。いずれにせよ、過去の何かに頑なにしがみつくよりも、その時代を生きている人のベストであればわたしは良いと思う。 ・ #architecture #oita #yufuin #shigeruban (Yufuin Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/B62-wB-FJ8i/?igshid=51bnnptsxuw

#architecture #oita #yufuin #shigeruban

[nephriteact4]

Playlist Tag Game thing where you shuffle your music library and post the first 10 songs

abthanks for tagging me @all-aboard-the-misery-machine

1. Buckethead - The Miracle of Surrender 

2. Melvins - June Bug

3. Curve - Wish You Dead

4. DJ Paypal - You Got Me

5. Echo & The Bunnymen - The Back of Love

6. Abandoned Pools - Mercy Kiss

7. Jon Hassell - Datu Bintung At Jelong

8. Buckethead - Plastination Station

9. Kevin Abstract - Empty

10. DJ Krush & Toshinori Kondo - Ha-Doh

i tag @yufuin-ens @celestialstar-beam @abra-ka-daniel @kunt-a-supreme @fieldsong

#tag game

[mrdoveking]

A shinto shrine ⛩ in Yufin japan. These pieces of paper are negative/bad luck fortunes 🔮 from the shrine, they are tied to help remove the bad luck. ⛩ ⛩ ⛩ ⛩ #kyushu #fortune #yufuin #九州 #九国 #鎮西 #筑紫島 #西海道 #神社 #拝殿 #摂社 #末社 #木材 #紙 #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #yufuinfloralvillage (at Yufuin Station) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3rAmrDj6Aa/?igshid=1cci1jqdzyjrk

#kyushu #fortune #yufuin #九州 #九国 #鎮西 #筑紫島 #西海道 #神社 #拝殿 #摂社 #末社 #木材 #紙 #instagramjapan #japanfocus #japantrip #canonphotos #canoneos #canonrebel #yufuinfloralvillage

[hiroki0616]

足湯でまったり。 列車眺めながら足湯とか 最高なんですけど #JR九州 #由布院駅 #ゆふいんの森 (Yufuin Station)

#ゆふいんの森 #由布院駅 #jr九州