The president of a horticulture company brought this palm from abroad in 1919. The palm adopted wonderfully to the Hachijo Island's climate. Temperatures in Hachijo Island are stable all year round, between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius. The mild climate was perfect for Roebe palms. They grew and multiplied, becoming the trademark plant of Hachijo Island.
This Inari Sushi is highly rated and loved by the local residents. The perfect balance between the sweet fried tofu and rice is very appetizing. Unlike regular Inari Sushi, its long shape is distinctive. Its recipe has been passed down over 200 years.
Keyword: Inari Sushi, cooking
The store is filled with lots of realistic looking plastic food. Each one is handmade by a craftsman, making each one unique and different. The plastic food looks exactly like the real thing and has a good reputation abroad.
Keyword: plastic food, sample, store, handmade, craftsman
The food samples are made with Japanese craft skills. Beer with the waterdrops on the glass looks real and is quite popular at the store.
Keyword: plastic food, sample, store, handmade, craftsman
These flowers are made of egg shells. Tiny baby's breath blossoms are made of ordinary eggs like those found in any kitchen. It's not just the flowers but the leaves and vase as well and it takes about three months to complete. Another one features the motif of a woman and closer look reveals int...
“Ding-dong” bell is the type of bell used on bicycles. We opened one to see how it worked. When you pull the lever, the rotating hammers swing, hitting the protruding part on the inside of the cap, and it rings.
Keyword: bicycle, bell, ding-dong
Ginza Yonchome Intersection is one of the most famous spots in Japan. Ginza is supposed to be the most luxurious town in Japan.
WAKO building with a clock tower is a symbol of Ginza.
Keyword: Ginza, intersection
With the equipment incorporating a GPS guidance system into the workflow, a tractor is spraying pesticide in the vast field.
Keyword: tractor, farmer, farmland, agriculture, equipment, technology
Tokyo Station's Marunouchi exit is the start point for these yellow buses: the Hato bus. It's ready to hit the ground running in its 65th year of establishment.
Keyword: Tokyo, bus tour, sightseeing
This tempura restaurant has been operating for 67 years. A feature of Asakusa tempura is the large volume of batter. Using sesame seed oil gives it a delicious aroma that encourages appetite.
Keyword: tempra, restaurant, Asakusa
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