[English/Japanese] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery store called "Nekoma" located in "Soto Terrace," a spot that promotes traditional culture in Hachioji, which I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very delicious with lots of sweet bean paste stuck inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a beckoning cat (cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The beckoning cat is displayed in a store near this "Soto Terrace. There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes talk about the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you come and learn Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma" in the spot "Kuwato Terrace" that transmits the traditional culture of Hachioji, which I wrote about in the previous article. This Japanese confectionery is very tasty with a lot of red bean paste inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after the beckoning cat (cat figurine) that was burnt out during the Hachioji air raid. Maneki Neko is displayed in a shop near this "Kuwato Terrace". There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. Even in our Japanese school, we sometimes take up the Great Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you learn Japanese in a city with a long history?

[English/Japanese] I visited Soto Terrace, a spot that opened last November to promote Hachioji's traditional culture. It is a 7-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small street in Hanamachi. I visited at night so it was very quiet, but I heard it is very lively on weekends and holidays with events. There is a nice store and I bought some cute sweets. I will report on the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old town, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for foreign students to learn about Japanese culture! I went to Kuwato Terrace, a spot that opened in November last year to transmit the traditional culture of Hachioji. 7 minutes walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small road in Hanamachi. I visited at night, so the atmosphere was very quiet, but on holidays, it was very lively with events. There was a nice shop and I bought cute sweets. I will report the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old city, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for international students to learn about Japan culture!

[English/Japanese] To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the railroad business, JR East is developing "Pokégenic", a photogenic spot shooting with various Pokémon at stations and Shinkansen stations in JR East area. Found this photo spot in Hachioji! It's cute. By the way, the anime popular among our students is "Doraemon. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway, JR East Japan is developing "Pokegenic" that allows you to take photogenic spot photos with various Pokémon at stations and bullet trains in the JR East Japan area. I found this photo spot in Hachioji! Cute, isn't it? By the way, the anime that is popular with our students is "Doraemon".

If you go further from Takaosan Yakuoin Okunoin, you will find Fuji Sengensha. This was done by Hojo Ujiyasu during the Sengoku period to solicit the Fuji Sengen Great Bodhisattva on Mt. Takao. During the national era, for those who could not go to Fuji from here due to the placement of enemy countries, Fuji Sengen Daibodhisattva was solicited to this Mt. Takao where they could see Mt. Fuji so that they could receive the same benefits without having to go to Mt. Fuji. I was glad that I was born in this peaceful era, that there were times when I could not live such a distance.

#Takaosan Yakuo-in In the midst of the beautiful torii gate and the surrounding greenery, the statues of children look at the scenery below comfortably. Just looking at this staircase made me want to stay here forever, and it was so powerful that I felt good. In this inner Yakuoin, there is that tengu-sama that everyone has seen ^ ^

[English/Japanese] The other day I bought a French pastry called "Galette des Rois" at "Patisserie Tatsuya Sasaki" just a 4 minute walk from Nishi Hachioji! It is famous in France as a cake eaten on January 6. The cake is not only delicious but also enjoyable, as there is a ceramic doll inside the cake and the person who wins it can become a king. What do you do on New Year's in your country? Most of our international students have their New Year's in February or April! They have a very lively time, eating the country's traditional food and having festivals. When a new year starts, you will feel renewed 😊We wish you all a happy new year! The other day, I bought a French confectionery called "Galette des Rois" at "Patisserie Tatsuya Saki", which is a 4-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji! In France, it is famous as a cake eaten on January 6th. There is a ceramic doll in the cake, and the person who hits it can become the king, which is not only delicious, but also enjoyable. What do you do in your country for the New Year? Most of our international students come in February or April! It is said that it is very lively to eat the traditional food of the country and hold festivals. When a new year begins, you will feel new, thank 😊 you all for your support this year.

The scenery changes even more from the entrance of the sanctuary of Mt. Takao, Joshinmon. Joshinmon is a torii gate in the form of "Ryobe torii". Mt. Takao Yakuoin is a temple, but there is a torii gate and other Shinto-Buddhist customs. In the past, shrines and temples were not separated, so I think that Mt. Takao is not something special, but that this is what it should be. In the Shinhendo Hall near the Jōshinmon Gate, the Great Bodhisattva (Performer) is enshrined. If you walk a little past the Shinhendo Hall, you will find "Otokozaka" and "Onnasaka". Onnozaka is gentle, but men's slope has 108 steps. 108 is the number of disturbing emotions. The cliff in front of Otosaka was very tasteful. The mountains are beautiful everywhere, and no matter where you cut them, they become picturesque. I love you, Mt. Takao!

#When you climb up the Otokozaka slope of the Mt. Takao Mountain Trail No. 1, you will find a white #Agogue gate with the word "suffering" expressing it. It was in the back of this that there was one of the best power spots on Mt. Takao. It was written on the sign to walk along the Three Cs road while trying to erase disturbing emotions. After passing through the Three Cs Road, you will see beautiful white buildings. This is a stupa that contains the bones of Buddha #stupa. Since it was sent by the royal family of Thailand, I am convinced that it is such an exotic and beautiful structure. Just looking at Kannon-sama on both sides of the stupa is refreshing. On the left is #Childcare Kannon. Holding a baby like the Virgin Mary. This photo shows Mr. #Kannon who is standing on the right. Coupled with the camellia blooming behind (I went in April), its beauty stopped moving. If you want to climb it, please go through the gate of suffering, walk along the Three Cs Road, and meet the beautiful Kannon-sama.

Hello 2023 The New Year began anew while watching the first sunrise with dazzling light spreading in the clear sky. Urban scenery seen far from Hachioji I could clearly see the silhouette of the Skytree

#Statues of children everywhere on Mt. Takao It was so divine that I took a picture every time I saw it. #Sanroku Doji It is a genus of King Fudo Myō, and each one is said to have 10 million retinue. It is said that when the name of the Sanroku Doji is chanted, evil spirits dissipate, protect those who worship them from behind, and bring longevity. It's hard to remember all the names, but I did learn Wonder Doji and Hara Harado Doji (laughs). I hope I can learn everything slowly. I want to learn what kind of people they are.

Introducing a post by Kaichi International School of Japanese, the official account of Kaichi International Japanese Japanese School! It's a photo that looks delicious. The specialty of Mt. Takao is "Tororo soba noodles". Tororo is said to be good for recovering from fatigue because it is easy to digest and absorb and contains a lot of vitamins. There are many soba shops from the foot of Mt. Takao to the summit, and it is a popular spot for tourists. ◆Mt. Takao◆ 【Address】Takao-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 【Access】 train Keio Line: Shinjuku⇒ Takao Yamaguchi fastest 47 minutes JR: Shinjuku⇒Takao Special Rapid 44 minutes, Rapid 58 minutes Please check the official website for details.

[English/Japanese] Takaoyamaguchi Station, the entrance to the Takao Mountain climbing area, is lined with many restaurants. Tororo (grated yam) has long been eaten around Mt. Takao, and there are many restaurants where you can enjoy tororo cuisine. I ate grated yam on the way home from a recent excursion. Tororo has a soothing effect on a tired body. If you are tired after climbing a mountain, you should definitely try it. Takao-Yamaguchi Station, which is the entrance to Takao Mountaineering, is lined with many restaurants. Around Mt. Takao, tororo (grated yams) has been eaten for a long time, and there are many shops where you can eat toro dishes. I ate toro on the way back from an excursion I did the other day. Tororo has the effect of soothing a tired body. If you get tired from mountain climbing, please try it.

From the summit of Mt. Takao in Hachioji City, you can see "Diamond Fuji" as the sun sinks into the crater of Mt. Fuji, which has been registered as a World Heritage Site, on December 17 (Sat) ~ 25 (Sun), 2022 (around the winter solstice in December every year). It is a precious and mysterious sight that can only be seen for a few days in one year, even for a few minutes. You can see Diamond Fuji depending on the weather, so please check the weather forecast before visiting. Mt. Takao can be reached in one hour from central Tokyo, and there are cable cars and lifts to the mountainside, so you can easily visit it. It is very cold in winter now, so please wear warm clothes.

[English/Japanese] Tengu-yaki, a souvenir I bought on a field trip to Mt. Takao. It is shaped like a tengu, a demon said to live in Mt. I thought the filling was red bean paste, but it was made of crushed black beans, and the elegant sweetness was very delicious. Our school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station, next to Takao Station. It took first place in the recently announced "Really Comfortable City to Live in Ranking". Nishi-Hachioji is located along the Chuo Line, which connects to Tokyo and Shinjuku, between Hachioji, which is convenient for shopping, and Takao, which is rich in nature. It is recommended for its many supermarkets and hospitals, and inexpensive rent 😊. The souvenir "tengu yaki" that I got when I went on an excursion to Mt. Takao. It is in the form of a yokai tengu who is said to live on Mount Takao. I thought the filling was bean paste, but it was crushed black beans, and the elegant sweetness was very delicious. Our school is located at Nishi Hachioji Station, next to Takao Station. In the recently announced "Really Livable Cities Ranking", we took first place. Nishi Hachioji is located along the Chuo Line, which connects to Tokyo and Shinjuku, between Hachioji, which is convenient for shopping, and Takao, which is rich in nature. There are many supermarkets and hospitals, and the rent is cheap, so it is 😊 recommended.

[English/Japanese] Hachioji is famous for Mt. Takao. Takao can be seen from the school. The other day I went up Mt. Takao on a school excursion. The autumn leaves were still in full bloom and the view from the lift was very nice. You can also enjoy the scenery on the way to the top of the mountain, including discovering a rare cedar tree. It was a beautiful day, so we could see Mt. I recommend visiting on weekdays when there are fewer people. Speaking of Hachioji, Mt. Takao is famous. Mt. Takao can also be seen from the school. The other day, I climbed Mt. Takao on a school field trip. The autumn leaves were still there, and the view from the lift was very good. You can also enjoy the scenery on the way to the summit, such as discovering rare cedar trees. It was a nice day, so I could see Mt. Fuji well. It is recommended that there are few people on weekdays.

[English/Japanese] Across the street from the school is Koujiya Hachioji, a store specializing in rice koji. Rice koji is rice malt, which is made by propagating fungi on cooked rice, and is used in a variety of Japanese dishes. It was very cold in Hachioji today, so I ordered a rice koji smoothie (hot). The gentle sweetness made my cold body feel warm and refreshed. In Japan, both adults and children often drink amazake, which is made from rice malt, in winter. When I tell this story to foreign students, they are surprised and say, "Children drink sake, too? They are surprised. Amazake is sake, but some amazake is alcohol-free. Please give it a try. Across the street from the school is a shop specializing in rice malt, Kojiya Hachioji. Rice koji is made by fermenting cooked rice and is used in a variety of Japan dishes. It was very cold in Hachioji today, so I ordered a rice koji smoothie (hot). The body that was chilled by the gentle sweetness became warm. In Japan, both adults and children often drink amazake made with rice malt in winter. When I tell this story to international students, they are surprised and say, "Do children drink alcohol too?" Amazake is "sake", but some do not have alcohol. Please give it a try.

[English/Japanese] Illumination at Hachioji Station. There were people stopping to take pictures and meeting others. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for their part-time jobs. It is the illumination of Hachioji Station. There were people who stopped to take pictures and people who met up. The school is located at Nishi-Hachioji Station, next to Hachioji Station, but students often use Hachioji Station for part-time jobs.

[English/Japanese] This is a view of the gingko trees along Koshu Kaido, a 1-minute walk from the school. Hachioji held the "Ginkgo Festival" over the weekend. Before the outbreak of the new coronavirus, our school's students also participated as volunteer foreign students. The rows of ginkgo trees are at their best now. Please come and see them. A 1-minute walk from the school, it is a row of ginkgo trees on the Koshu Highway. In Hachioji, the "Icho Festival" was held on weekends. Before the outbreak of the new coronavirus, our students also participated as volunteer international students. The rows of trees are in full bloom now. Please come and see it.

On November 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun), 2022, the "Hachioji Ichō Festival" was held mainly on the Koshu Kaido in Hachioji City, Tokyo! Led by citizens, Sekisho orienteering, tourist product exhibitions, shops such as the Hometown Bazaar, and a classic car parade were held. Although the scale of the festival was smaller than usual, many people enjoyed the popular festival of Hachioji.

[English/Japanese] A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought a "Hachioji Castle Monaka" at the Japanese sweets shop Senshuen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This "Hachioji Castle Monaka" is a confectionary shaped like the castle that existed at that time. The monaka is filled with sweet bean paste and is very tasty 😊By the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I would like to visit there with my students someday. A 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station, I bought "Hachioji Castle Monaka" at the Japanese confectionery shop Senshoen. In fact, there was a castle in Hachioji in the 16th century. This "Hachioji Castle Monaka" is a candy in the shape of a castle that existed at that time. There was a lot of red bean paste (sweet paste of beans) in the inside and it was very deliciousBy 😊 the way, Hachioji Castle is no longer there, but the place where the castle used to be is now a park. I would like to go with my students someday.

【English/Japanese】 I went to the rooster market in Hachioji with some of my students! There is an Otori Shrine about a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. I was impressed by the lucky and gorgeous decorations. Moreover, the sight of shopkeepers calling out good luck to customers who buy them was just like Japanese culture, and the students were very excited. On the way home, we bought a specialty of the rooster market, kirisansho (rice cakes covered with a spice called sansho). It was very delicious. There are two more rooster fairs to come. We hope you will visit the rooster market as well. I went to the Hachioji Tori no Ichi with my students! There is Otori Shrine about a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Impressed by the auspicious and luxurious decoration. In addition, the sight of the shop staff shouting auspicious things to customers who bought them was a reflection of Japanese culture itself, and the students were also excited. On the way back, I bought Tori no Ichi's famous kiri sansho (mochi sprinkled with spices called sansho). It was very tasty. There are two more Tori no Ichi. Please come and visit us.

[English/Japanese] The photo shows "Dorayaki" from "Dorayaki Specialty Shop Makana" which is very popular in Hachioji. Dorayaki is famous among foreign students as Doraemon's favorite food. The dorayaki here was very delicious with its fluffy dough and not-too-sweet red bean paste 😊. The photo is "Dorayaki" from the very popular "Dorayaki specialty store Makana" in Hachioji. Dorayaki is famous among international students as a food that Doraemon loves. This dorayaki was very tasty 😊 with a fluffy dough and not too sweet red bean paste.

[Englsih] Cafe Kojika is a 10-minute walk from Hachioji Station. The interior of Cafe Kojika is decorated in the 1970s, so you can enjoy your meal in an old Japanese house. The prices are all one coin and even better, they were very tasty 😊My top recommendation is the cream soda. You can have your favorite color juice made. There are many international students who would like to do a homestay. However, due to the corona, they don't have a chance to do a homestay, so I recommend this kind of old house café to such students. Cafe Oga is a 10-minute walk from Hachioji Station. The interior of Cafe Oga has a 1970s interior, so you can enjoy your meal in an old Japanese house. Many of the prices were one coin, and it was also very delicious. 😊 You can make juice of your favorite color. There are many international students who want to do a homestay. However, due to Corona, there is no opportunity to do a homestay, so we recommend such a kominka café for such students.

Hachioji Ramen is a popular local ramen that Hachioji City, Tokyo is proud of. It is a light and gentle ramen based on soy sauce, and it uses chopped onions as ingredients and fat floats on the surface of the soup. Although it is made simple, it has been featured in many media, and it has become a local ramen in Tokyo, with many fans from far away as well as local Hachioji! Hachioji ramen has a long history, and more than 60 years ago, in Showa 34 (1959), a certain shop that ran a delicatessen in front of Kitano Station decided to move to Koyasu Town due to relocation due to land readjustment, so I thought it would be difficult to be a delicatessen because it would be difficult to be a delicatessen. At that time, the mainstream ramen shop was a Chinese restaurant that served food delivery, so the restaurant, which specialized in ramen and tried to make a living only by selling it in-store, went through trial and error to create some characteristics. At that time, I happened to come across a ramen shop with "kizami onions" on a trip to Hokkaido. However, although the ramen I ate in Hokkaido had a good texture, the pungency of the onions could not be removed, and as a result of repeated ingenuity, I came up with the oil as a result of my devise to make a soup that somehow removed the pungent taste without spoiling the texture of the onions. The oil suppressed the pungency of the onions and enhanced the sweetness, and the prototype of today's Hachioji ramen was born.

[English/Japanese] There is a "Hachimaru Station" in Hachioji station where products made in Hachioji are sold. Hachioji has many specialty products, but the city is very large, so it is nice to be able to easily buy such products in the station like this😊"I didn't know such products existed!" Every time I visit, I make a new discovery. There is a "Hachimaru Station" in Hachioji Station where products made in Hachioji are sold. There are many specialties in Hachioji, but the city is very large, so I am grateful that I can easily buy them in the station like this. 😊

[Englsih/Japanese] Stopped by Cerian, a confectionary shop a minute's walk from the school, and found the now rare "raccoon dog cake! I didn't hesitate to buy it 😊"Tanuki Cake" is a raccoon-shaped cake that became popular about 40 years ago, and it is even said to be an endangered species, as there are fewer and fewer stores making this cake these days. I was very impressed by how carefully the raccoon's face was made. The taste was very sweet, and my fatigue flew away ✨ When I stopped by the pastry shop "Celian", which is a 1-minute walk from the school, I found a rare "raccoon cake"! I bought 😊 the "Tanuki Cake" without hesitation, which is a raccoon-shaped cake that became popular about 40 years ago, and since there are fewer shops that make this cake these days, it is said to be an endangered species. I was very impressed that the raccoon face was made very carefully. The taste was very sweet and my fatigue flew ✨ away.

[English/Japanese] There is a candy shop a two-minute walk from the school. A candy store is a store that sells children's snacks. The sweets are priced at 10 yen, 20 yen, and other prices that even children can afford. The dagashi are decorated with Momotaro (a Japanese folktale), beckoning cats (traditional ornaments), and festival happi (a cloth worn at festivals), allowing visitors to learn about Japanese culture. The other day, during a break in class, I gave the students some candy as a gift, and they were very happy. They especially loved the candy that crackled and popped in their mouths! There is a candy shop a 2-minute walk from the school. A candy shop is a shop that sells children's sweets. Sweets are priced at 10 or 20 yen, which even children can buy. The candies depict Momotaro (Japan folktale), beckoning cat (traditional figurines), and festival happi, and you can learn about Japan culture. The other day, I gave candy to the students during class breaks, and they were all very happy. The candy that crackles in the mouth was especially popular!

[English/Japanese] A 3-minute walk from the school, you can have matcha and nerikiri at Hanano, a cafe specializing in Japanese green tea. This is a wonderful store that is both a boutique and a café. Here, you can even try your hand at making nerikiri (the Japanese confectionery pictured in the photo). International students, especially female students, like to look at the books of wagashi. A Vietnamese student said, "Wagashi changes its design with the seasons, and they are all so beautiful and wonderful. She said. The wagashi in the photo is designed as a "Gamaguchi" purse. A 3-minute walk from the school, you can enjoy matcha and nerikiri at Japan tea specialty café Hanano. This is a nice shop with a boutique and a café. You can also experience making nerikiri (Japanese sweets in the photo) here. International students, especially female students, like to look at books on Japanese sweets. A Vietnamese student said, "Japanese sweets change their design depending on the season, and they are all very beautiful, so they are wonderful." * The Japanese sweets in the photo are designed with a "gamaguchi wallet".

[English/Japanese] Takohachiya" is a grill shop. It is located alongside the Hachioji Central Library, about 6 minutes from the school. This time I ate not takoyaki but "takosen". Takosen" are takoyaki sandwiched between octopus crackers, and are famous as a snack for children in Osaka. There are many takoyaki shops in Tokyo, but this was the first time I saw takosen being sold. The fluffy takoyaki sandwiched between crispy rice crackers was very tasty 😊Bangladeshi students do not eat seafood such as octopus and squid. Please be careful when making recommendations to foreigners. Yakiya "Takohachiya". It is lined with the Hachioji Central Library and is about 6 minutes from the school. What I ate this time was not takoyaki, but "takosen". "Takosen" is made by sandwiching takoyaki between tako crackers, and it is famous as a snack for children in Osaka. There are many takoyaki shops in Tokyo, but this was the first time I saw takosen for sale. The crisp rice crackers were sandwiched between fluffy takoyaki and it was very delicious. 😊 Please be careful when making recommendations to foreigners.

[Englsih/Japanese] Today we will introduce Taihachi's Taiyaki, famous for their size, so large that you don't even need to eat a meal after eating one. It is located a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is a very popular sweet even among foreigners! Today I will introduce you to the taiyaki of "sea bream", which is famous for its size. If you eat one, you don't have to eat, and it's a great meal. It is a 5-minute walk from Hachioji Station. Taiyaki is a very popular sweet among foreigners~.