slow trip japan

Seafood and Love Live! in Numazu: A Local Lunch Experience at Tosawaya Restaurant

🍱 Intro – Real Food Meets Anime Vibes in Numazu When you think of Japan’s best seafood, places like Hokkaido or Tsukiji might come to mind.But down along the quiet coast of Numazu in Shizuoka Prefecture, there’s a small local restaurant called Tosawaya that’s known for both its incredible freshness and its unexpected link to […]

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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Respectful Travel in Japan – Real Manners and Cultural Insights from a Local Japanese

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, understanding the cultural dos and don’ts can make your experience smoother and more respectful. As someone living in Japan, I often see travelers make small mistakes that could easily be avoided.In this guide, I’ll share practical etiquette tips based on real life—so you can enjoy Japan like a

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Yamanashi Foods I Personally Recommend as a Local Resident

Intro Living here in Yamanashi, I’ve had the chance to try many local foods that you won’t always find in guidebooks.Some of them are dishes I grew up eating, and others are things I discovered only after moving closer to the Mt. Fuji area.Each food has its own story, season, and local style, and the

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Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area