Monthly Archives for October 2015
Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome
There are 50 giant pumpkins displayed on the lawn at Yumenoshima Tropical Greenhouse Dome, Chiba. You can visit anytime of the year but pre-Halloween you can see the giant pumpkins at the front lawn. If you are here in October … Continue reading
This is “Dango” consisting of sweet dumplings on skewers. It is widely enjoyed by the locals. These one found inside Ritsurin Park in Kagawa Prefecture.
Shirakami World Heritage sites
Wonderful colors of Autumn from Shirakami World Heritage sites, the vast primeval beech forest, which is home to a precious population of animals and plants, is just like a forest museum in Aomori prefecture / Akita prefecture.
Akita Station
Akita, situated in the north west of Japan is a mainly rural prefecture noted for its long, snowy winters, Akita breed of dogs, hot-spring, delicious local foods, and fine sake. There are some interesting things to see and do within easy walking distance … Continue reading
Apple of Aomori
Aomori Apples anyone ? Aomori is one of the foremost agricultural prefectures nationwide. In particular, the prefecture boasts the highest production of apples. The popular Fuji apples especially is an apple hybrid developed by growers in Fujisaki, Aomori. This high quality apples have made … Continue reading