Shiohiki salmon is a salmon dish that represents Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture. The ingredients are only selected salmon and natural coarse salt, and are exposed to the cold northwest wind for three weeks, where they slowly dry while fermenting, maturing, and condensing the umami. The scenery of 1,000 salted salmon hanging has become a winter tradition in Murakami. It is a scenery that reminds me every time I taste a salmon dish.

Ashino Park, which has been selected as one of the Japan's "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots," has the Osamu Dazai Literary Monument, a bronze statue, a monument to the birthplace of the Tsugaru shamisen, and more than 1,500 cherry trees, including Somei Yoshino. Especially near Ashino Koen Station, the Tsugaru Railway runs through a cherry blossom tunnel that spreads out to cover the tracks, and the sight is an unforgettable memory of the trip.

Recently we had some different kind of travel experience during our Niigata tour. We heard about the jade beach of Itoigawa and just for fun went there to enjoy real life treasure hunt experience. The day was sunny and the beautiful stone beach shine bright. Frankly speaking if you stand near the sea shore call colorful pebbles look like expensive stones 😄 and me and my wife collected a lot of stones regardlessly shape and color. This was our first time jade collecting experience and we knew a few things so we didn't expect to get any. Till we dont know if we have any jade or not but few of our stones looks translucent with bright green color under flash light. We shared one of it. Jade or not, for us it is a priceless stone as we have a lot of happy memories with it.

Shirasaki Marine Park in Wakayama, a nostalgic date spot I visited with my mom before I visited this time too, so I took a selfie until dawnUnfortunately, I couldn't see the Milky Way, but the stars are very beautiful here and the white rock surface is otherworldly and mysterious 😌🌠.

It is a definition nyorai Saihoji temple located deep in the mountains of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Part 4

It is a definition of Nyorai Saihoji Temple deep in the mountains of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Part 3

It is a definition of Saihoji Temple located deep in the mountains of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Part 2

It is a definition of Nyorai Saihoji Temple located deep in the mountains of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. During the autumn foliage season, the surrounding trees are beautiful with color.

This photo was taken in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture. It was raining the day before, so the conditions for the sea of clouds were prepared and I went to take pictures.

I went to the Shimanami Kaido on a very hot day. It was impressive that there were many people enjoying cycling. I also want to cycle during the cooler months.

This was my first autumn experience ever and I thanks myself for choosing Aomori for that. It was absolutely stunning and surreal. Till now after visiting a dozons of place, the memories of Oirase gorge is still fresh.

◈Uchimura Kanzo Memorial Stone Church I went here on my first visit in Karuizawa. The church is simple yet artistic on the outside, and it's very solemn in the inside. As a Catholic myself, I felt that I was talking directly to God as I pray inside. This church makes me want to explore more of the beautiful architectures in Karuizawa.

◈Shiraito Falls in Karuizawa, Nagano Shiraito means "white thread" in Japanese. And, I agree that the water here looks like white threads, and it's just so relaxing to be here.

The fondest travel memory I have of Japan is being able to experience with my family the majestic view of cherry blossoms in full bloom which is truly a sight to behold. One quiet morning during the spring season, we witnessed how early risers of Osaka get to start their day with a picturesque canopy of sakura trees in full bloom. One can’t stop but be left breathless in sheer delight by just looking at the majestic sight of these flurry of pink and whites flutter in the wind. Our personal experience of hanami was an unforgettable memory because the experience left us with a great reminder on how our lives are much like the sakura blossoms -- beautiful and fleeting. Life is so short and so one must enjoy and appreciate every moment we have while we are alive.

Tsukiji's sushi restaurant menu Datsufu 👏

The other day, I went to Tsuyagawa, Kaizu City, Gifu Prefecture, and I took a picture of a red spider liliies in full bloom with flowers and a boatman in full bloom.

The identity of any city is the famous architecture, location, cultural etc. Sensoji is one of the prime identity of this city and from here we can see another current architectural wonder Skytree. One stands for the old and cultural part of this city and the other one is the symbol of Japan's modernity.

Sensoji, the iconic symbol of tokyo. I visited this place several times and everytime I feel very good. The view of the temple looks much better in the night time than the day time, I guess. Also during day time the temple ground is usually too congested but ib the night time its much better. I wish to visit here again.

It's still a little early, but I made it into a pot! Hot pots are awesome! It's a winter staple in Japan!

There is a candy shop a two-minute walk from the school. A dagashi shop sells snacks for children. The sweets cost 10 yen, 20 yen, and other prices that kids can afford. The dagashi are illustrated with scenes from Momotaro (a Japanese folktale), images of maneki-neko (traditional beckoning cat ornaments), and festival happi coats, so visitors can learn about Japanese culture. The other day, during a break in class, I gave the students some dagashi as a gift and they were very happy. They especially loved the candies that crackled and popped in their mouths!

At Kagawa Prefecture Chichibugahama Beach I took a picture of the sunset!

One of the most scenic destination where you can enjoy the thrill and peace of mind at the same time. Every turn of the road offers something overwhelming. Kurobe Gorge gave us some great memories one of which is this train ride. The trolley train experience was totally enjoyable. Hope to visit again.

This is a photo of the World Heritage Gokayama Aikura Gassho-zukuri village. I visited in August and it was crowded with tourists, but from the perspective of the residents living there, it is a normal day and it feels like a daily life. The summer sky, the summer flower Mukuge, and the gassho-zukuri are truly symbolic of summer Japan!

Senjojiki in Wakayama Prefecture It was difficult on this day with a strong cold, but the rock surface here is always wonderful 👏.

Wakayama Prefecture Toretore Village I visited when my daughter was 1 year old, so I visited today because it was my birthday, so I 😌 visited for the first time in a long time.

I was enjoying the traditional flock japanese festival in Toyama near to Toyama station on 24th September. It was a part of Toyama festival which was held from24th September to 25th September this year after three years. It was really very charming and enthusiastic.

Okuchichibu's power spot Sanmine Shrine. It is one of the three Chichibu shrines along with Chichibu Shrine and Hodosan Shrine. Watched over by the greenery that had begun to sprout, we passed through the Suimi Gate.

From a hotel near the station. Hokuriku Shinkansen, entering Kanazawa Station. Right now it's the last stop, but next year I'll run further south to Fukui.

This is an origami tiger made by a child. It's surprisingly well done. The possibilities of origami are endless.

Tengu-sama of Mt. Takao The photo is from when I went before Corona, so I want to ⛰ go again