March 2015, Hokuriku Shinkansen began service. It travels between Tokyo and Kanazawa in 2 hours and 28 minutes. It is the first bullet train to run along the Sea of Japan. A dream-like “super limited express” was born from the proud skills of the Japanese. Speed and beauty have been combined in its notable design. Its blue markings match the perfectly clear blue sky in the Hokuriku region. Its copper markings resemble Japanese traditional crafts.
The autumn colors are magical in this valley. It's a soothing natural hot spring. Shiobara Onsen is about two hours from Tokyo city.
Keyword: hot spring, onsen, autumn, soothing, Nasu, Shiobara
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CJ105 Onsen-Tamago (Egg Slow-boiled in a Hot Spring)
To make a great-looking egg requires mixing the hot spring components while withstanding the heat. Once boiled, they're then steamed with a temperature of 100 degree to finish. It takes about an hour to complete the work, while standing the whole time. The ready-to-eat black eggs are carried to the...
This is 'purple puffer fish.' It is found in the neighboring waters in Hagi in Yamaguchi. Purple puffer had been mostly used for processed foods. However, when they tried it as sashimi, it tasted as just as good as tiger puffer.
Keyword: fugu, purple puffer fish, sashimi, Hgai, Yamaguchi
'Onigawara are ridge-end roof tile depicting the face of an Oni or Japanese ogre. Since ancient times they've been used as talismans. Today, the designs for Onigawara are not limited to ogres, but include many different designs.
Keyword: roof, tile, archtecture, oni, ogre, talisman, design
No need for needles or thread with this button fastener. It's so easy to use. You simply push the sharp point up through the material. Add the button on top and close the other end overtop. Holding on to the button, slowly move the clip left and right. Then, bam, the button is attached in a moment. ...
This product makes grilled sandwiches. It's very convenient. The sandwich is placed inside, just as you would expect, but then...it goes into the fish grill! Most Japanese household has a grill: Now you can make grilled sandwiches with it. It comes out beautifully golden brown.
Keyword: toaster, ...
This is a highly specialized spoon for honey. Honey is drippy and difficult to scoop with a spoon. With this spoon, though, you can scoop four teaspoonfuls at once. Give it a twist, and there are no drips.
Keyword: spoon, specialized, honey
The shell buttons made by this company are more expensive than those made of plastic. But, because of the nice natural feel, they are highly sought after by many famous overseas brands like Paul Smith.
Keyword: fashion, factory, shell, brand
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