OKINAWA NANPUDO Co., Ltd. ”YUKISHIO CHINSUKOU”
Since its birth in 2005," Yukishio (snow salt) Chinsukou" has been loved as a standard Okinawa souvenir for more than 15 years. Crispy texture at first. And then moist.
It looks pretty simple on the outside, but the flavor is surprisingly deep. The salty-sweet taste has a lot of layers.
Dolphin Watching Reservation Center (Amakusa City, Kumamoto)
A dolphin-watching tour set in the waters of Amakusa Itsuwa, home to around 150 wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
There were so many dolphins! Watching them jump and splash around was such an unforgettable sight.
Achi Shrine
Worshiping the “Three Goddesses of Munakata”, the god of the sea and transportation / trading safety, this shrine sits atop the summit Mt. Tsurugata Yama, which is a part of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (Kurashiki Beautiful Sight Quarter). The name “Achi”, is derived from the Achino-omi tribe who migrated from afar and lived in this space. The name of the shrine comes from the tribe as well.
An ancient and historic shrine. The view of Kurashiki city from here is beautiful.
Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)
A 700-meter promenade along the moat of the Imperial Palace. Surrounded by nature so rich that it is hard to believe it is in the heart of Tokyo, it is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll.
This is a super famous spot for cherry blossom viewing around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The best part is you can enjoy the cherry blossoms while rowing a boat. Such a unique experience!
Ago Bay
Ago Bay is known for its complex rias coastline with 60 small and large islands. It is a production area of bluegreen seaweed called Aosa by locals. Kashiko Island, used as a site for Ise-Shima Summit, is connected to the main island by a bridge for better access and there are hotels with marvelous views.
Such a beautiful bay—it's really something you have to experience for yourself. Words just can't do it justice.
Dotonbori
Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.
I used my travel pass to get a ticket for the sightseeing boat. There's a guide on board who explains everything and even sings! It was a lot of fun.
Toyama Castle (Toyama Municipal Folk Museum)
Toyama Castle was built during the Age of Civil Wars. Then, at the completion of the post-World War II reconstruction project, Toyama Industrial Expo was held, where this memorial was built. It models a three-layer and 4-story castle which is open to the public as a folk museum.
There's also a local history museum inside Toyama Castle Park. Honestly, it's not very big and the exhibits are just okay, but since there aren't many people, it's actually a pretty relaxing place to walk around.