Tokyo
Travel
2022.06.16
On Monday, June 6, 2022, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the Kanto Koshin region was believed to have entered a rainy season.
I went to shoot flower irises, which was in full bloom, feeling the unique atmosphere of this season.
Koishikawa Korakuen was built as a Samurai residence by Tokugawa Yorifusa, the ancestor of the Mito Tokugawa family, in the early Edo period, and was completed by Mitsukuni, the second feudal lord.
Currently, it is designated as a national special historic site and special place of scenic beauty.
The Iris Square is located on the north side of the park, and both the east gate and the west gate are located beyond the “Daisuisen”, which is said to have been built with Lake Biwa in mind.
From May 25th (Wed) to June 12th (Sun), 2022, an event to “enjoy irises” will be held, and a wooden path has been set up beside the iris field so that you can see it up close.
Koishikawa Korakuen
| Address: | 1-6-6 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo |
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| Business time: | 9am-5pm (admission until 4:30 pm) |
| Closed days: | Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 1 of the following year) |
| Admission fee: | General 300 yen 65 years old and over 150 yen (Free for elementary school students and younger and junior high school students living and attending school in Tokyo) |
Rediscover good sake and famous stores in Kyoto Machiya, taste Kyoto’s local sake and Kyoto as a whole
[Toyota City, Aichi] The autumn foliage will soon be at its best in Toyota City.
Free from everyday life Compare craft beer drinks at a nostalgic hot spring inn
Enjoying the autumn leaves “A trip to the hot springs of the world where you can get drunk with autumn colors”
Hoshinoya Okinawa: ‘Yunagi Aperitif’ to enjoy the spectacular view of the sun setting into the sea and the golden sunset.
Sightseeing navigation “setowa” that makes traveling in the Setouchi area comfortable
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.
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Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
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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.
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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.
