The Bamboo Forest at Wakayama Farm is truly soothing.
The bamboo sways gently, and the sound of the wind feels so soft.
Walking through it naturally makes you slow down. You don’t have to think about anything—just being there feels so comfortable.
Bamboo Forest at Wakayama Farm | Review by Hollin_A_A_A
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Towel Museum
A unique museum in Imabari, Japan’s leading towel-producing city, that shares towel lifestyles and towel culture. Visitors can see the towel-making process up close and enjoy exhibits that blend towels with art. In addition to permanent exhibitions such as Moomin and Hawaiian quilts, the museum hosts a variety of special exhibitions showcasing towel art.
At first I thought it was just a place that sold towels, but it turned out to have way more to see than I expected. You can watch how towels are made, and it was pretty educational.
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Yakiniku Furusato Danbara Main Branch
Yakiniku Furusato Danbara Main Branch keeps an esteemed reputation for Hiroshima-sourced yakiniku and a full-step process managed entirely in house for all of its beef, from raising, shipping and wholesaling to processing. By never freezing the meat from slaughter to serving, orders here come with the promise of maximum freshness and a fully enhanced, rich and beefy umami.
The meat is super fresh and there's a lot to choose from. When grilled, the fat is just right—not too greasy. Pairing it with the side dishes makes everything go down smoothly. The staff are really friendly, too. It's a great place for a meal with friends or family. Eating lots of meat here is so satisfying.
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Tsuruya Karuizawa Store
A local supermarket chain based mainly in Nagano Prefecture, Tsuruya is loved by locals and also popular among tourists looking to buy fresh local ingredients.
They have pickles, miso, and all kinds of local produce—lots of Karuizawa exclusives! The sauce selection is amazing, and even the onion and wasabi sauces are super tasty.