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Mukozuke” is served at the begin…
Japanese-style mealMukozuke" is served at the beginning of kaiseki cuisine. What is the origin of its name?(mukouzuke… -
Note that the contents of “soup&…
Japanese-style mealNote that the contents of "soup" differ between kaiseki and kaiseki cuisine.(wanmono)banquettea-ce… -
Oji Shrine (Oji, Tokyo)
Shinto shrineIkebukuro/AkabaneOji Shrine (Oji, Tokyo)(Oji Jinjya Shrine)prayer for safe deliveryTokugawa Iemitsu … -
What is included in “chopstick w…
Japanese-style mealWhat is included in "chopstick washing" in kaiseki cuisine? In what order are they served?(Hashiar… -
Ome Shinmachi Oido (Ome, Tokyo)
historic ruins (remains, relics)Higashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaOme Shinmachi Oido (Ome, Tokyo)(Omeshinmachi Big Well)wa… -
Kaiseki cuisine “Hachisun”…
Japanese-style mealKaiseki cuisine "Hachisun", what is served on what occasion?(Hassun)banquettea-ceremony dishes … -
Ruins of Katsunuma Castle (Ome, Tokyo)…
historic siteHigashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaRuins of Katsunuma Castle (Ome, Tokyo)(Katsunuma Castle Ruins)castleruins … -
Shokado bento” is a shortened fo…
Japanese-style mealShokado bento" is a shortened form of "kaiseki" cuisine. Kaiseki" or "Kaiseki"?(Shoukadoubentou / … -
Musashi Ontake Shrine (Ome, Tokyo)
Shinto shrineHigashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaMusashi Ontake Shrine (Ome, Tokyo)(Musashi-mitake-jinja Shrine)dogwolf (in…
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Welcome to Shinise
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Interview with a Shinise Proprietor
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Cultural & Tourism Guide by agataJapan
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