Even though I live near Mt. Fuji, I still find new places that surprise me.One weekend, I decided to explore something a little different — two small museums in Kawaguchiko that both focus on gemstones. I’ve passed by them before but never stopped in, thinking they were just simple tourist spots.This time, I went inside […]
I’m a local Japanese living at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and even though I see this area every day, I sometimes like to experience it from a traveler’s perspective. Recently, I stayed at Perhe Yamanakako, a cottage near Lake Yamanakako, and I want to share my honest impressions. Instead of just another list of
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Fuji Five Lakes – Lake Guides, Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area
When people talk about food in Yamanashi, one of the first names that comes up is ROCK, the legendary curry restaurant in Kiyosato, Hokuto City. It’s been a local landmark for decades, attracting travelers from all over Japan. As someone who actually lives in Yamanashi, I decided to finally make the trip myself. I visited
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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area, Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area