Is it embracing to take a public bath? In Japanese hot spring, you need to go naked, swim wear is not allowed. On the other hand, hot spring onsens have many medical effects and merits. Especially for your skin in the winter, its functions are so obvious; skin gets smooth and moisturised. If you don’t want to go naked with … READ MORE
Hakone is well known for hot spring and Lake Ashi. It is also polular place for art fun. There are several museums in the area. The one we visited in January is Pola Museum of Art. Not only the collection but the museum buidling itself is art. Even my dog enjoyed the outside trail. In spring it should be beautiful … READ MORE
Matsuba gani, name of the crab, is star dish in the winter. The fishing period in the Japan sea is limited only from November to March. Our friend booked the Ryokan, the Japanese type of Hotel for us a year ago. Each person had two big crabs to eat; raw, grill, steam, hot pot, etc. We could not finish all … READ MORE