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River Park Kami-Nagatoro Auto Camp Jo – “Water Activities and Camping Combined”

River Park Kami-Nagatoro Auto Camp Jo (リバーパーク上長瀞オートキャンプ場) (Saitama, Nagatoro) – “Water Activities and Camping Combined” Just a 5-minute walk from Kami-Nagatoro Station on the Chichibu Railway (source: hinata.me). Situated on a peninsula along the Arakawa River, surrounded by water on three sides, offering superb views. Provides auto-camping sites and open tent areas, with relatively new…

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Nojima Park Camp Jo – “Urban Corner Island Camping”

Nojima Park Camp Jo (野島公園キャンプ場) (Kanagawa, Yokohama) – “Urban Corner Island Camping” Located within Nojima Park in Yokohama’s Kanazawa Ward, accessible via a 5-minute walk from Nojima-Koen Station on the Yokohama Seaside Line onto the island. The campsite is surrounded by the sea on three sides (Nojima is Yokohama’s only natural island), offering a 360-degree ocean embrace. Adjacent to the park’s…

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Naminoko Village Camp Jo – “Facing the Sea, Where Spring Flowers Bloom”

Naminoko Village Camp Jo (なみのこ村キャンプ場) (Kanagawa, Odawara) – “Facing the Sea, Where Spring Flowers Bloom” Situated along the Sagami Bay coast, reachable by a 10-minute walk from JR Nebukawa Station up to the hillside campsite. Its elevated coastal position offers excellent, unobstructed ocean views, providing spectacular sunrises over the horizon each morning. The campsite provides comprehensive…

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BREEZE Family Camp – “All-Inclusive Sea Breeze Camping”

BREEZE Family Camp (Chiba, Tateyama) – “All-Inclusive Sea Breeze Camping” Located on the outskirts of Tateyama City, with shuttle service available from JR Tateyama Station (approx. 15-minute drive). This campsite embraces a glamping concept, offering “bring-only-your-handbag” packages. Booking a site includes rental of a full set of camping gear, including tents, bedding, and BBQ grills (source:…

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Kazusa Auto Camp Jo – “Cool Campsite in the Land of Famous Springs”

Kazusa Auto Camp Jo (かずさオートキャンプ場) (Chiba, Kimitsu) – “Cool Campsite in the Land of Famous Springs” Located in the Kururi area of Kimitsu City, about a 12-minute walk from JR Kururi Station. Tucked away amidst dense forest and clear streams, the Kururi region is renowned for its pristine spring water, reputed to be “cleaner than tap water.” The campsite utilizes this natural advantage, providing…

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Shimizu Park Camp Jo – “Forest Camping in an Adventure Park”

Shimizu Park Camp Jo (清水公園キャンプ場) (Chiba, Noda) – “Forest Camping in an Adventure Park” Approximately a 10-minute walk from Shimizu-koen Station on the Tobu Noda Line, making it very accessible. Situated within the historic Shimizu Park, the campsite is surrounded by lush trees and beautiful scenery, including cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves, and a sparkling park pond. Campfires are…

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Ashigakubo Camp Ground – “Forest Camp in Orchard Country”

Ashigakubo Camp Ground (あしがくぼキャンプ場) (Saitama, Yokoze) – “Forest Camp in Orchard Country” Located near Ashigakubo Station on the Seibu Chichibu Line, next to the Michi-no-Eki Kaju Koen Ashigakubo (Roadside Station Fruit Park Ashigakubo). Easily reached shortly after alighting the train. Described as a campsite where one can “fully experience Chichibu’s nature,” it offers two distinct areas: one…

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Hashidategawa Camp Jo – “Quiet Valley Campsite Next to the Station”

Hashidategawa Camp Jo (橋立川キャンプ場) (Saitama, Chichibu) – “Quiet Valley Campsite Next to the Station” Only about a 5-minute walk from Uraguchi Station on the Chichibu Railway. Hidden in the Hashidate River valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing a stream, the environment is exceptionally tranquil. Campfires are possible but require adherence to forest fire regulations, suitable for…

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Kawai Camp Jo – “Outdoor Paradise on a Vast Riverbank”

Approximately a 7-minute walk from JR Kawai Station. The campsite boasts one of the largest riverbanks (kawara) in Okutama, with sites dispersed across the wide pebble beach offering open views. Campers can use their own portable fire pits, and there’s also a central campfire area. Its main appeal lies in diverse waterside activities: swimming in the clear stream, or participating in thrilling…

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Hikawa Camp Jo – “Nature Camp with Direct Mountain Railway Access”

Hikawa Camp Jo (氷川キャンプ場) (Tokyo, Okutama) – “Nature Camp with Direct Mountain Railway Access” Just a 5-minute walk from JR Okutama Station, offering exceptional convenience. Located beside the Tama River stream, open fires (jikabi) are permitted on designated riverbank areas, perfect for warming up while stargazing. Surrounded by ancient trees and fresh air, daytime activities include boating,…

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Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens

Mukojima-Hyakkaen Gardens in Higashimukojima, Sumida City, Tokyo.

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Chinese Ramen

Eating Chinese ramen in Japan, and it’s genuinely authentic and delicious — definitely worth a try. It was opened in Jimbocho by someone who apprenticed in China and has received widespread praise from the Chinese community in Japan. Mǎzilù Lanzhou Beef Noodles 1 Chome-3-18 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0051

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Best Udon in Tokyo

Udon Maruka, this udon shop always has a line, often a very long one. A friend said, “The internet says this is the best udon in Tokyo,” so we joined the line at 5 p.m. Fortunately, it wasn’t too long. This little plan seemed worthwhile because the food was truly delicious. The noodles has a soft yet chewy texture, the clear broth was comforting, and the tempura was fantastic. If it weren’t for…

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Shitaya Shrine has three Osmanthus trees.

I passed by Shitaya Shrine. There’s a forest trail beside the shrine, perfect for a pleasant walk. The highlight is the three Osmanthus trees in full bloom, filling the air with a delightful fragrance. Shitaya Shrine 3 Chome-29-8 Higashiueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0015

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I Bought Takeshi Yao's First Photobook Featuring Yojiro Noda, "White Day Dream"

It felt like a strange little jouney for me. A friend ask me to drop by Tsutaya Books in Daikanyama today to buy a book for her. I figured it had been a while since I last went, so I made some plans. After recording Episode 13 of “Onshore & Offshore” in the morning, I packed up and headed out. The crowd wasn’t as overwhelming as I expected, though I heard people once queued for seven or eight…

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Ramen Ushio in Higashiueno

At 1 p.m. in Higashi-Ueno, I passed by a ramen shop and ordered the hearty “Black.” It was delicious and feels like a ramen spot worth recommending. Ramen Ushio 3 Chome-22-2 Higashiueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0015