Hamamatsu City is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture and is the largest ordinance-designated city in Shizuoka Prefecture in terms of population. The area is rich in nature, from the mountains in the north to the Sea of Enshu in the south, and is the second largest municipality in Japan in terms of area. Hamamatsu Castle Tokugawa Ieyasu, the main character in the NHK historical drama “Dare …
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2023-02-28
Introduction One thing that you won’t find lacking in Japan, aside from convenience stores, are the abundance of 100 Yen shops (dollar stores, Poundland). From Daiso to Seria to CanDo, these stores offer everything from snacks to room décor to stationery to cutlery all at the price of 100 Yen a piece (¥110 with tax). Another necessity that you can find at these shops are household cleaning products. So …
2023-02-28
We would like to introduce the charms of Yubari City (famous places, special products, etc.), which are surprisingly unknown in Hokkaido.
2023-02-15
The origin of the ancient name of the Wakayama area, "Kii-no-kuni," which means "Land of Trees" in Japanese
2023-02-14
Whether you live in a Village House in Osaka or are just visiting, Osaka is a great city to stay in! One of the things that Osaka is most known for is its culinary delights. Many people visit the city purely to enjoy some of its iconic food, and locals take great pride in their world-renowned food culture! There is even a phrase referring to how you eat in …
2023-02-09
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