A local tour of “Mikawa-ri Journey” that proposes a unique trip that a guide who lives in the area and knows the area deeply can experience only in the mountain village of Mikawa. From such a trip to Mikawa-ri, a day tour that reduces meals, accommodations, breaks, etc. by half by using Toyota Yado Discount has appeared. Don’t miss the 2-day limited deals tour.

Kohama Island, which has no obstacles such as high mountains and buildings around it, is said to be a sacred place for windsurfing, where the wind blows from any direction and you can enjoy manipulating the wind.
From December 1, 2021 to February 28, 2022, a plan to challenge windsurfing with a manta-patterned sail at the remote island beach resort “Hoshino Resort Risonare Kohamajima” located in the southernmost Yaeyama Islands in Japan. “Windsurfing debut stay” will be released.

It’s been almost a year since I moved to Okinawa. It reminds me of the wind that was blowing a year ago and the cold air that is heading for winter.

“Can we do it in Okinawa?”

“What is the difference between the people of Okinawa and me?”

At first, I lived with such anxiety and curiosity. However, as I interacted with various people, my anxiety gradually disappeared.

It was encouraging that “people of various nationalities and Japanese people other than Okinawa live in Okinawa”.

One of the major reasons is that it was known that “Okinawa had a history of interaction with various different cultures.”

Then, I respected the differences in customs and words as “differences”, and while I was touching on the culture I was trying to keep, I came to think that “different things are natural” and “different things are okay”.

By the way, this time it is 600 years back in time. Introducing the world heritage site “Zakimi Castle Ruins” in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa Island, which is said to have been built during the Sanzan period.

At Machida Yakushiike Park, the autumn leaves of maple trees and Yakushido Ginkgo trees around Yakushiike are lit up every day from 17:00 until November 28th. The atmosphere of the park changes to a fantastic atmosphere, unlike the bright appearance during the day.

“Osechi” to celebrate the New Year and wish for happiness.
Osechi, which is sold out every year at the restaurant “Kodaiji Jugyuan” in Kyoto, has started pre-order sales in limited quantities toward the New Year in 2022.

At eXcafe, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery and sweets that are typical of Kyoto, you can casually enjoy latte from authentic matcha using the finest organic matcha. We have various products using organic matcha.