The hiking trail isn't well maintained, so it's pretty tough to walk. The signs aren't clear either, so you'll need a bit of an adventurous spirit to come here.
Sawayama Castle Ruins | Review by ~暖~
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HANA・BIYORI
HANA・BIYORI is the new-concept flower park and destination next to Yomiuriland amusement park, replete with serene spaces to consider a greener earth and our place on earth hugged by seasonal flowers and plants. Popular highlights to see include the HANA・BIYORI Pavilion, where you can marvel at Japan’s largest collection of over 300 hanging flower chandeliers and colorful floral walls, the vibrant Seasonal Flower Path, and the PIET OUDOLF GARDEN TOKYO, designed by a world-renowned garden designer.
The digital projection show is really creative and makes for a unique experience. It's definitely different from your typical botanical garden.
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Akita Kanto Festival
The Akita Kanto Festival is a national important intangible folk cultural property and Akita's traditional festival with a 270-year history, and is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. The festival is held for four days from August 3 to 6 every year, centered on Kanto Odori street in Akita City, and is divided into two parts: the daytime Kanto (from August 4 to 6) and the night main performance.
When all the lanterns are lit up at night, the whole street turns into a golden sea of rice stalks. It's truly spectacular and really symbolizes Akita's agricultural culture.
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Bâton d'or
Glico, the brand known for Pocky and Pretz also launched a luxurious dessert sweet in 2012. It’s called Bâton d'or, meaning “golden stick” in French. Each rich, buttery pretzel stick is made with a dough that’s packed with refined butter and cooked to perfection, along with an aged, golden butter sugar blend.
Glico has so many different products! There are lots of varieties I often buy as souvenirs.