Q&P KOWA i PLUS is commonly found in Japanese drugstores and is marketed for maintaining everyday vitality, especially for people with busy lives who often feel tired.
When traveling, I walk a lot every day and shop until evening, so it’s really easy to get exhausted. That’s why I also keep this type of health product in my suitcase just in case.
Hakone Kowakien YUNESSUN
YUNESSUN is a hot springs theme park located in Hakone, the popular hot springs destination in Japan. The park is divided into two areas, the traditional hot springs baths at Mori no Yu and the Yunessun area for you to enjoy in your swimwear.
Hakone Kowakien YUNESSUN has a real resort atmosphere throughout the entire park. It’s not just a place to soak in hot springs—there are also all kinds of hot spring facilities to experience. It’s especially comfortable to visit in cold weather!
After checking into the hotel this time, my favorite part was the hotel’s hot springs. Soaking in them was really comfortable! As I soaked in the warm water, my whole body gradually relaxed, and much of the fatigue from the trip faded away.
Hakone is already a great place for hot springs, so if your itinerary is more relaxed, I highly recommend setting aside some time to enjoy a good soak and rest at the hotel, and savor Hakone’s hot spring experience〜
Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Kita
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes at the bottom of the highest mountain of Japan, Mt. Fuji. There, Hoto Fudo serves the famous local dish, hoto. In addition to this main shop, they have four more around the Lake Kawaguchi.
At Hoto Fudo's Kawaguchiko Kita Main Shop by Lake Kawaguchi, it was bitterly cold outside, so stepping into the restaurant felt especially wonderful!
I ordered a piping-hot bowl of hoto. It was still steaming when it arrived at the table, with wide noodles and plenty of vegetables. The broth was warming and filling, and a bowl on a cold day was truly comforting.
Especially after being out in the cold wind at Lake Kawaguchi for a while, I could really feel my whole body warming up. In weather like this, eating a steaming bowl of hoto is what makes traveling feel so satisfying!
Rainbow Bridge
“Rainbow Bridge,” an approximately 800-meter-long suspension bridge, is an iconic part of Tokyo architecture that connects Odaiba and Shibaura. At night the bridge is beautifully illuminated, and many people visit it to take pictures of one of Tokyo’s most well-known night views. The bridge has a dual structure: the upper section functions as an Metropolitan expressway, while the lower section is used by a general roadway, the Yurikamome Line, and a walking path.
Rainbow Bridge—this was my first time enjoying the view of Tokyo Bay from here. The entire bridge, together with the bay and the city’s high-rises, creates a truly expansive view!
Unfortunately, I came during the day this time. Although I could clearly see the structure of Rainbow Bridge, I didn’t get the chance to see its illuminated “rainbow” colors at night, so it felt a little less romantic.
If I have another chance to visit Tokyo, I’ll definitely plan to come back at night and see Rainbow Bridge illuminated in person. I’m sure it will feel completely different from the daytime!
