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Shinjuku Golden Gai
A traditional, retro nightlife district in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area, where around 300 bars occupy wooden row houses lining narrow alleys. It is known as a place where visitors can experience Japanese culture up close.
The retro vibe of Golden Gai is such a cool contrast to the modern feel of Shinjuku. Super interesting!
Fujitaya
Fujitaya, established in 1902, is a long-established restaurant serving “Anagomeshi”, located in the residential area near Itsukushima Shrine. Miyajima’s local dish Anagomeshi, is a Donburi (rice bowl) cuisine with conger eel that has been cut open along the back, brushed with a soy based sauce, grilled and placed over rice.
This is different from the usual eel rice. The texture of the fish is much more tender, and the special sauce smells amazing. It was so delicious I didn't leave a single grain of rice!
Yagenbori Hassho
Yagenbori Hassho is a top class popular restaurant, even within Hiroshima City that has many Okonomiyaki restaurants. People line-up in front of the restaurant every day, and it has a great deal of media coverage.
This is a well-known old-school Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki place. Be prepared to wait in line! The prices are low and the portions are huge—one serving is way too much for just one person.
Fukiware Falls
Most waterfall attractions are viewed from below, allowing visitors to look up and appreciate their power. Fukiware Falls, however, offers something different. It is a rare spot where you can look down on the falls and experience the immense power of nature. Measuring 7 meters high and approximately 30 meters wide, it is also known as the “Niagara of the East.” The sight and sound of the abundant water surging between massive rocks and sending spray into the air is truly impressive.
Surrounded by beautiful nature, you can really feel the powerful spray of the waterfall. No wonder it's called the 'Niagara Falls of the East.'
Jeans workshop in Kojima
Kojima in Kurashiki City Okayama Prefecture is a worldwide well-known town for the birthplace of Japanese high-quality jeans. One of their veteran brands, Betty Smith, has opened their studio to the public so people can experience being part of the process of making jeans. Here, you can select your favorite buttons, rivets and leather patches to use while making an all-original pair of jeans exclusive at the patented Betty Smith studio.
You can make a one-of-a-kind pair of jeans that's totally your own, and they're made in Japan!