Hiroshima
Travel
2024.02.27
NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Shiocho” is a decentralized hotel that was born from the restoration of a guest room building and a reception building in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, while respecting the historic nature of the buildings and maintaining their original atmosphere.
From February 10, 2024, the “Former Morikawa Family Residence,” a designated Important Cultural Property of Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been opened as a front desk and club lounge, as well as a café open to non-staying guests.
Salt manufacturing towns flourished economically and culturally during the Edo period (1603-1868) when salt fields were opened. The owners of the salt fields (hama) were called “Hamasushi” (masters of the beach). Guests can check in while reminiscing about the lifestyle of the Hamasama and enjoying the view of the beautiful garden.
Takehara is also a good place for sake brewing, and sake brewing has been active since the end of the Edo period (1603-1868), with some 30 breweries in the area at its peak. It is also the birthplace of Masataka Taketsuru, later known throughout Japan as the father of Japanese whiskey.
As a “SAKE HOTEL” rooted in such a place, we have prepared a lounge exclusively for guests. The lounge offers an exciting lineup of local sake and whiskey from a long-established sake brewery that has been in business for over 150 years, as well as soft drinks made from local fruits.
Enjoy the “Takehara Opera,” a cake made with Takehara whisky, citrus fruits from the Setouchi area, and salt from Takehara, in a space that evokes a sense of history.
Night charter tour of “Kiyomizu-dera / Kyoto State Guest House” where you can enjoy autumn nights
Nunobiki’s autumn leaves, a famous spot for autumn leaves in Kobe, will soon be in full bloom.
Okuirase Keiryu Hotel – Suggesting how to spend a summer night by comparing cider drinks
[Oirase Keiryu Hotel] The “Mountain Stream Autumn Foliage Coloring Book,” an activity to enjoy coloring in the early morning when no one is around
Tozuten sweets from Izu!
Only in 23 wards of Tokyo! Hello Kitty Room is born at Asakusa Tobu Hotel!
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
The recommended accommodation plans for the autumn leaf season in Oku Daisen.
Tottori
Two types of autumn-only red seals, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, are now available at Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima, a World Heritage island.
Hiroshima
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture: ‘Korankei and Obara Bus Tour’, two major autumn tourist attractions in Toyota City, goes on sale on 29 July (Mon).
Aichi
[ROKU KYOTO] ‘Summer Festival Stay Plan’ to enjoy the mood of summer events such as festivals and fireworks displays.
Kyoto
[Mother Farm] One million ‘Nemophila’ will soon be in full bloom.
Chiba
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
2024.12.18
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
2024.12.13
[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
2024.12.11
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
2024.12.09
Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
