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Bannai Shokudo Main Store

Among the top three renowned Kitakata ramen shops, Bannai Shokudo stands out for its popularity and inevitable queues. Kitakata has a long history of brewing industries like soy sauce, miso, and sake, leading to its nickname "the town of storehouses." Kitakata ramen, beloved by locals since old times, primarily features a soy sauce flavor.

• Fukushima
• Ramen

Nogawa Tofu Shop

Located near the entrance of Ginzan Onsen, right beside the "Warashi-yu Foot Bath," is the original Ginzan tofu store. The shop looks like a traditional home, with a "Tofu Shop" sign as a landmark, and it was once a barbershop next door.

• Yamagata
• Japanese Cuisine

Koboushi no Yu Senshintei

Yunokami Onsen sits along the upper reaches of the Aga River, an area famed for scenic spots such as Okawa Gorge and the dramatic rock formation known as To-no-Hetsuri. “Koboushi no Yu Senshintei” is a tranquil hot spring inn quietly nestled amid approximately 4,500 tsubo of natural forest. Not only the open-air baths but also the guest rooms and lounge are surrounded by trees that press right up to the windows, allowing guests to relax while embraced by the changing beauty of the seasons, from fresh greenery to vibrant autumn leaves.

• Fukushima
• Inns

Kankakei (Ropeway)

Kankakei is a gorge in Kagawa Prefecture’s Shodo Island. It is located in the heart of Setonaikai National Park. The valley of Kankakei was formed over thousands of years as volcanic andesite and agglomerate were thrust upward via shifting of the earth’s mantle and eroded by rain and wind, creating a spectacular scene of sheer cliffs and rock formations.

• Kagawa
• Ropeway

Shimabuta Shichirin-yaki Manmi

Pork is an essential feature of Okinawa cuisine. Okinawans eat the entire pig without any waste; there is even a saying that “you can eat every part of the pig except the footprints.” Shimabuta Shichirin-yaki Manmi is one of the best places to dive into its culture.

• Yanbaru, Nago, Motobu

Sata Andagi from Matsuhara Confectionery

Just steps from Makishi Public Market you'll find Shintenchi Ichiban Hondori Shotengai, home a wide lineup of different shops. Just one street in from Kokusai-dori Street you’ll find a shopping arcade that’s a hot spot for visitors looking for different places to shop. This area is home to the over 60-year old traditional Okinawan spot, Matsuhara Confectionery, where Sata Andagi are always a hot item.

• Naha, Shuri, Itoman, Nanjo
• Snacks

HOTEL PINK HIBISCUS

Located a little away from the center of Miyako Island, this condominium-style hotel boasts rooms creatively designed with a unified theme of three colors: pink, blue, and greige. Equipped with kitchen items like a refrigerator, microwave, as well as a gas dryer, the rooms are meticulously designed for guests to feel like they're living there. Each room can accommodate 2-3 guests, making it perfect for girls' trips or family vacations.

• Miyako, Yaeyama (Ishigaki Island), Kume Islands
• Hotels

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa

Built near the Toyosaki Seaside Park Beach, Okinawa's first outlet mall is named "Ashibinaa," which means "playground" in Okinawan language, symbolizing a gathering place for people of all generations.

• Naha, Shuri, Itoman, Nanjo
• Commercial Buildings

Fuji-Q Highland

Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park featuring many world-class thrill rides and character theme parks.

• Yamanashi
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Kyukamura Fuji

Kyukamura Fuji is a hotel situated on the western foot of Mt. Fuji, by the shores of Lake Tanuki. Its exceptional location offers breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji from anywhere within the hotel, be it the guest rooms, lounge, restaurant, or even the baths.

• Shizuoka
• Inns