Local Experiences

Lake Yamanakako Cottage Stay – A Local’s Experience at Perhe

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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Local Experiences, Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Hike and Ride: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway & Tenjyozan Trail Experience at Kawaguchiko

Visiting Kawaguchiko isn’t just about the lake — it’s also about the amazing views from above.On this trip, I decided to hike up to the top of Tenjozan (Kachi Kachi Yama) and then take the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway down.It turned out to be one of the best ways to enjoy both the peace of

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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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