What do the stunning landscapes of Mt. Fuji, amazing shopping, and a relaxing onsen (japanese hot spring) experience all have in common? They’re all in the same place in Gotemba, Shizuoka. On the more refined side of visiting Japan, it’s chock full of fantastic […]
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In a first glimmer of life and travel resuming in Japan, 2021 saw the reopening of the Mt. Fuji Climbing season. If you are here in Japan and want to climb be sure to read the below. If you have a Fuji climb on your bucket […]
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An intimate dinner featuring locally sourced organic produce cooked on a traditional Japanese hearth. A crisp bottle of sake made just down the road by a century old brewery. The fresh air of the Japanese countryside as you unzip your tent and head for a warm morning shower. Wait…unzip…tent… No you’re not dreaming and no this trip doesn’t feature a hotel in Shinjuku or a ryokan in Kyoto. Glamping is the hottest new trend in travel.
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Though travel is slowing starting to return, online experiences are still a great way to cure your case of wanderlust! Or at least lessen the symptoms until you can go on that dream trip to Japan.
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Mt. Fuji: the mountain is synonymous with the country. It is one of the most popularly photographed and artistically depicted mountains in the entire world, rivaled only by the tallest mountain on the planet, Mt. Everest. But what makes this mountain on the island nation of Japan so special?…
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Near the foot of Mt.Fuji is Sanrokuen (山麓園), a bold and daring Kushiyaki Irori Sumibiyaki – a Japanese style barbeque restaurant that uses fireplaces for charcoal grilling and serves food on skewers. This restaurant has preserved this traditional cooking style and the building’s unique type of architecture, and has also opened its doors to foreign tourists.
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