Nourriture & Voyage

Le 1er janvier marque le début de l’année dans de nombreuses cultures. Au Japon, les gens organisent ce jour-là de nombreuses cérémonies afin de souhaiter une nouvelle année pleine de bonheur. Ces souhaits sont aussi exprimés sous forme de nourriture.

De petits sushis colorés et frais, transportés sur un tapis roulant qui circule dans le restaurant ; le kaiten-zushi, à la fois divertissant et presque comparable à un parc d’attraction, est toujours très prisé des Japonais, quel que soit leur âge.

Le tramway qui circule sur la route au milieu des voitures est surnommé au Japon « Chin-chin Densha » et il est très familier pour de nombreuses personnes.

Avec une histoire de plus de 80 ans et une taille ayant fait de ce lieu l’un des plus grands marchés du monde, le marché de Tukiji à Tokyo (aussi connu sous le nom de «Cuisine du Japon») a fermé en octobre 2018 et s’est relocalisé au marché de Toyosu. Nous souhaitons vous présenter le marché de Toyosu, qui est aussi devenu un nouveau lieu de tourisme.

La mer intérieure de Seto, Setonaikai, s’étend doucement entre l’ouest de Honshu et Shikoku au sud.

Voyager à bord de trains touristiques à Hokkaido, la préfecture la plus au nord du Japon, et profiter de sa magnifique nature depuis leurs fenêtres est de plus en plus populaire.

Le riz constitue la base de l’alimentation japonaise, avec une consommation moyenne annuelle de 8 millions de tonnes (soit environ 55kg par personne et par an), dont 98% sont produits sur le marché local.

Le terme « Sado » désigne la cérémonie du thé, tradition culturelle japonaise connue dans le monde entier, dont le service et la dégustation du breuvage consiste en toute une série de gestes tout aussi cérémonieux que mystérieux.

Les randonnées à vélo sont devenues très populaires au Japon, et l’on peut dorénavant explorer la nature, les spécialités locales et le passage des saisons depuis sa selle, aux quatre coins du pays.

Habiter dans une maison autre que la sienne est également un des plaisirs du voyage. Le Japon propose des hôtels de luxe et d’affaires comme dans tous les pays, mais il possède aussi une forme d’hébergement unique appelée ryokan (auberge traditionnelle).

Japan offers a wide variety of lodgings, including Japanese-style inns and western-style hotels. Choosing accommodations is part of the fun of traveling, and one type of accommodation has attracted the attention of tourists from inside and outside Japan recently.

To effectively use the space in Japan's urban areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, facilities are built under elevated structures. These spots are filled with appealing shops, and their popularity has been growing recently, with many foreign visitors too checking them out.

Castles in Japan were built with a lot of ingenuity. In addition to serving the functions of a castle, each has a beauty that has enchanted people, leading to a castle craze in recent years.

Japanese kitchenware, tableware, imitation food samples, and other culinary goods are popular among tourists to Japan from all over the world.

Toshogu Shrine, the most famous of the World Heritage Site Nikko Shrines and Temples, still has the beauty of that era.

Mountain climbing and camping have become popular in Japan over the past few years. More and more young people are enjoying mountain climbing in fashionably colorful clothing that combines function with style. Also, long trail hiking is starting to boom as a new and enjoyable activity.

A Myriad of Hot Spring Qualities and Bathing Styles
Beppu city, Japan’s representative hot spring tourist spot in the central part of Oita, offer a variety of spring qualities and bathing styles.

Ruminate About the Ancient Times in the “Dinosaur Kingdom”
Fukui, renowned for Echizen crab and Wakasa blowfish, is also full of highlights such as Tojinbo, Eihei Temple and Dinosaur Museum.

Onomichi is a port town, surrounded by mountains and sea,that stretches along an east-west strip of land, with historic temples and modern buildings scattered throughout, the town retains a retro ambiance. This location was the main stage for Tokyo Story; the show-case work of world-famous film director Yasujiro Ozu.

Asakusa, the neighborhood surrounding the ancient Senso-ji Temple which has a history of 1400 years,is leaving a trace of the good old Japan. This neighborhood is full of attractions such as traditional festivals, delicate traditional crafts, and also a wide variety of Japanese cuisine.

Nagasaki, a port city on the western tip of Kyushu, has been open to Asia and Europe as a center of trade and cultural exchanges for many centuries. Every scene and custom of Nagasaki make you feel the city represents a fusion of Japanese and foreign cultures.

Home of Folktales
The city of Tono in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is the home of many folktales, old legends and mysterious stories featuring spirits, ghosts and other imaginative creatures, handed down by word of mouth. Scenery of the city’s nature and countryside produces an atmosphere reminiscent of one of scenes appearing in a tale.

Mount Fuji is a world-famous mountain symbolic of Japan. Mt. Fuji presents different faces in different seasons, fascinating people. In summer, many climbers throng to Mt. Fuji. Hot springs as well as food and wine of Yamanashi charm tourists.

In Aizu, you can enjoy abundant nature such as Mt. Bandai, the Goshiki-numa lakes and Higashiyama hot springs, as well as Wakamatsu Castle and Ouchijuku where Japan’s old town with thatched–roof houses harks back to the medieval Edo period.

A freestanding structure that seems to stretch right up to the sky from the Tokyo plain will open in May and provide new, towering vistas of the city and well beyond.

With an ancient history and a deep cultural heritage, Karatsu is a peaceful township that features natural beauty, delectable foods, traditional pottery, an old castle, and a festival with floats that attract visitors form everywhere.

Sado Island continues to attract travelers, thanks to its unique culture and fascinating history.

Steeped in ancient Japanese history and tradition, Hakone is the place domestic and foreign sightseers and Tokyoites alike go for rest, relaxation, nature, hot springs and more!

A popular travel destination boasting Japan's oldest onsen, historical sights and delicacies from the Seto Inland Sea.

Known throughout the centuries for its rich cultural heritage—resplendent Buddhist temples and breathtaking gardens that change through each season—Hiraizumi is now striving to become the leading light in the recovery of the Tohoku region.

Experience spiritual tranquility and enjoy delicacies fresh from the sea in the Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture.

Now conveniently accessible by Shinkansen, Kagoshima in southern Kyushu offers travelers a variety of sights, culture, food, and relaxing hot springs.

Blossoming cherry trees (sakura) have held a special place in Japanese people's hearts for centuries. Famous cherry-blossom spots around the country include mountain spots where cherry trees grow wild, historic temples and castles, and parks.

Lined with exclusive department stores and, boutiques, and restaurants, Tokyo's Ginza district is Japan's number-one destination for luxury shopping and gourmet dining. Many of the famous shops and restaurants here have been in business since the early years of the last century or even longer.

Niseko in western Hokkaido is one of the world's finest ski resorts. Some 700,000 skiers and snowboarders visit each year, drawn by the superlative powder snow and numerous onsen hot springs.