Located right by Mt. Fuji in Shizuoka Prefecture, Gotemba City is a paradise for anyone looking to travel locally in Japan. Being a small and primarily farming city, Gotemba offers many opportunities to connect with the locals, eat delicious regional foods, and experience various once-in-a-lifetime adventures. […]
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You might have heard of Shizuoka Prefecture for its delicious green tea and amazing views of Mt Fuji. But there are so many other things to do there, you might be surprised! I have visited this region several times but I had the opportunity to travel […]
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The land of Mt. Fuji and green tea is a beautiful prefecture found along Japan’s eastern coastline and geographically located in the Pacific Ocean. Shizuoka City is the well-known capital, however, there are many gorgeous cities that you are highly recommended to visit, especially those close […]
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A stone’s throw from the infamous Mt. Fuji, lies the historically rich city of Gotemba. Known for its breathtaking views and serene natural landscape, Gotemba sits in the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka, located in the southeastern area of Japan’s main island, Honshu. With Mt. Fuji to […]
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Nestled comfortably at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba City is a friendly community that practises a relaxed lifestyle and enjoys the natural bounty of the mountain. An easy trip out of Tokyo, the city’s reputation for using locally sourced ingredients in their daily life makes […]
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Today we are really excited to interview a special guest for our “Expat in Japan” series: Patrick Loyer, an inbound travel professional living in Shizuoka Prefecture. Hi Patrick, thank you so much for your time. Can you please introduce yourself? My name is Patrick Loyer and […]
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Hi, my name is Espi and a few weeks ago I completed my homestay program in Kawane, Shizuoka. Kawane is a small agricultural town over 200 kilometers from Tokyo, and is home to a little over 6,000 residents, many of whom have lived there for their […]
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Hi, I’m Espi, and this is the 3rd week of my homestay adventure in Kawane, Shizuoka. Throughout the last week, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand the full tea production process. This is an amazing experience, as Shizuoka, specifically the region I’m in, produces […]
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Hi, my name is Espi, and so far, I have spent a little over 10 days in Kawane, Shizuoka – a small town in the middle of tea country. Throughout my stay, I have noticed one thing in particular that differs from all my past experiences: […]
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5 days ago, I left Tokyo, a city infamous for its bustling streets, crowded stations, and neon lights. I drove through countless mountain tunnels, passed thousands of trees, all with one location in mind: the town of Kawane. Hi, my name is Espi. I’m 16 years […]
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