Amanohashidate, a famous attraction in northern Kyoto—I finally got to see for myself the beautiful scenery recognized as one of Japan's Three Scenic Views! After taking the cable car up to the observation deck, I was amazed by the expansive view before me. A long, narrow sandbar stretches across the bay, covered with dense pine trees and surrounded by deep blue water on both sides, like a landscape painting carefully created by nature. Standing on the observation deck with the gentle sea breeze blowing, I couldn't help but pick up my camera and carefully search for the best angles to capture every part of the beautiful scenery before me. Looking through the viewfinder and adjusting the composition, I photographed the captivating scenery of the sandbar and bay intertwined. Every press of the shutter felt like preserving the emotions of that moment. The most interesting part was trying the famous “view between the legs.” Bending over and looking at Amanohashidate upside down through my legs, the sandbar seemed to transform into a giant dragon flying into the sky. It was a lot of fun.
Amanohashidate | Review by Gina C
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Sapporo Agricultural College Hokkaido Milk Cookies
Hokkaido, is Japan’s beloved “kingdom of dairy”, an apt nickname due to its booming dairy industry. Outside of the sheer production volume of milk and butter, the quality and flavor of Hokkaido’s dairy products are heralded by many as some of the best in Japan.
I bought the famous “Sapporo Agricultural College Hokkaido Milk Cookies” in Japan. I’ve always liked Japanese butter cookies, and these definitely didn’t disappoint! As soon as I opened the package, I could smell a light buttery aroma. The cookies look simple and unassuming, without a lot of fancy decoration.
I originally thought they would just be ordinary milk cookies, but they tasted even better than I expected!
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Lunch Pack
This sandwich series packs ingredients between slices of soft, fluffy bread. The edges of the slices of bread are pressed together, sealing the contents by fusing all the sides, so these sandwiches are easy to eat and won’t get your hands messy! There are prepared foods, sweets, and whole-grains series available.
Yamazaki’s Lunch Pack is an affordable bread product commonly found in Japanese supermarkets and convenience stores. The packaging is simple and convenient, making it a good choice for breakfast or an afternoon snack. When you open the package, there’s a faint aroma of bread. The bread itself feels soft and has a fluffy texture, not dry or hard.
It’s very convenient to eat and can be enjoyed straight from the package without heating. With each bite, you can feel how soft the bread is, and together with the filling, it makes for a simple yet satisfying snack. Japanese bread also comes in many flavors, so whenever I visit a supermarket, I can’t help checking to see if there are any different flavors to try.
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Inokashira Park
Inokashira Park, stretching across Musashino City and Mitaka City in Tokyo, opened in 1917 as the first imperial gift park in Japan, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017.
Inokashira Park, near Kichijoji in Tokyo, is an urban park that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying a relaxing time. The biggest attraction is the large pond in the center, surrounded by lush trees. Together with the reflections on the water, the entire view has a wonderful atmosphere. Once you enter the park, it feels as though you’ve temporarily escaped the bustle of central Tokyo and found a sense of peace and relaxation.
While walking along the path beside the pond, you can see many people relaxing by the water, as well as others leisurely rowing boats across it. When a gentle breeze blows, ripples spread across the pond and the leaves along the shore sway in the wind. You can also occasionally hear birds singing, making the whole setting feel very pleasant.
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