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The ramen boom is growing year by year both at home and abroad. Every region in Japan has its own traditional local flavor, which has been loved for many years to this day. In this article, we will explain the characteristics of each of the 47 prefectures, and recommend 47 ramen restaurants recommended by a long-time food enthusiast, complete with comments and a map. We will focus on restaurants that have been loved in the area for decades, as well as hidden gems that are not often featured in guidebooks and that only locals know about. We will introduce you to some delicious and heartwarming ramen restaurants that are definitely worth a visit.

Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Misaki Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Yamamoto. Hello everyone! We are Misaki and Yamamoto from the Kyoto branch again, madly in love with Shiga (both are from outside Shiga Prefecture). This time, we will do our best to introduce you the best places to enjoy and taste the famous "Mount Hiei" right now! INDEX Hiei, Cable Car, Ropeway (Access Introduction) Garden Museum Hiei About Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei Reset your mind and body with a Zen meditation, vegetarian cuisine and Sweets! Souvenirs too! Sakamoto Cable (Access Introduction) Former Chikurin-in Temple (1) Hiei, Cable Car, Ropeway (Access Introduction) Head to Mount Hiei! First, let's look at how to get there. Public transport...

Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, located on the shores of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake, has long flourished as a key location for land and water transport. The area is steeped in history, with Nagahama Castle, built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Hashiba Hideyoshi), a warlord during the Warring States period, and the castle town around it. We will explore the charm of Nagahama, a city with a variety of traditions and cultures that have been deeply rooted in people's lives, such as festivals, traditional crafts, and coexistence with nature that have been passed down throughout this rich history.

Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Misaki Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Yamamoto Hello everyone. We are Misaki and Yamamoto from Kyoto, which is bustling with inbound customers. Today, we will introduce recommended spots in Ishiyama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, which is attracting attention as a place associated with Murasaki Shikibu, the protagonist of the historical drama "To You Who Shines", and as the setting for the story of the Booksellers Award-winning work. INDEX 1. The birthplace of the Tale of Genji? "Temple of Literature" where the original writing is told 2. "Taiga Drama Museum" that condenses the world of "Hikaru Kimi E" 3. The Tale of Genji in the present day. "The Pathos of Love" Exhibition 4. In front of Ishiyama-dera Temple "Exquisite gourmet packed with the bounty of Shiga Prefecture" 5. Deep-fry mitarashi dango! ? A new texture in front of Ishiyama-dera Temple...

From movie theaters and art museums to elementary schools and castles! There are many different types of accommodations in Japan. In this article, we will introduce eight unique places to stay. These are special places that you will want to make your travel destination. If you visit with friends, it will be a memorable stay that is a little different from your usual trip, like an attraction.

The reputation of domestic wagyu beef has been increasing year by year, and it has now become a coveted ingredient that impresses gourmets around the world. With many famous brands competing with each other across the country, choosing a delicious destination is also a good choice. We will introduce you to some must-try branded beef from around the country, as well as the restaurants in the areas where it is produced. In addition, to commemorate Meat Day on February 29th, we have prepared a giveaway where 29 people will win branded beef (the campaign ended on March 2nd).

Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Misaki Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Matsui Japan Airlines [Kyoto Branch] Yamamoto Hello. We are Misaki, Matsui, and Yamamoto from the JAL Kyoto Branch. We would like to introduce you to Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, located in the northwest of Lake Biwa, the birthplace of the founding family of a certain department store, and rich in history and gourmet food. The three of us will do our best to deliver its charms to you! INDEX "Mackerel Highway" connecting Kyoto and Wakasa "Suita Sensu" spins the traditional industry of Azumigawa-cho, Takashima City into the future "Kawashima Sake Brewery" delicious sake made in the town at the source of Lake Biwa In search of the "phantom fruit" of the Azumigawa River, head to Shiga Prefecture's best roadside station "Mackerel Highway" connecting Kyoto and Wakasa Did you know that there is a stone monument like this on the banks of the Kamo River in Kyoto? In the past, this was the final destination where mackerel caught in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, was delivered to Kyoto...

JAL Hometown Support Team [Shiga Prefecture] Eto and Ando Hello! We are Eto and Ando from the JAL Hometown Support Team (Shiga Prefecture). This may be sudden, but what comes to mind when you hear Shiga Prefecture? Perhaps "Lake Biwa" or "Omi beef", perhaps. In fact, Shiga Prefecture is also famous for "torches". Omihachiman City, located on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa, almost in the center of Shiga Prefecture, is a region rich in nature, and the waterside area, famous as one of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa, is also known as a colony of "common reeds". Common reeds are important plants that support the healthy environment of Lake Biwa by purifying water and providing a habitat for fish and birds, but after they are harvested, they can also be used to make torches. In mid-November, the city was designated as a "cultural heritage site"...

Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and has a long history of 4 million years. It is popular as a lake where you can swim and play, but what we would like to draw your attention to now is the sightseeing cruises.

A special feature by psychological astrology researcher Ryuji Kagami. In this article, Ryuji Kagami, a native of Kyoto, will guide us around Kansai's tourist spots from his unique perspective. The theme is power spots that can ward off epidemics, improve your luck, and even refresh your mind. Let's take a look at some of the famous places you should visit this fall.

JAL Hometown Support Team [Shiga Prefecture] Nakagawa and Mizoguchi Hello everyone. We are Nakagawa and Mizoguchi from the JAL Hometown Support Team (Shiga Prefecture). We hope you are all doing well as the days become cooler. This time, we came to "Biwako Hamaotsu Station" in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture! Along Lake Biwa, you can see many people running, walking, rowing boats, and other comfortable activities. This may seem sudden, but do you know what day November 3rd is? The correct answer is "Biwaichi Day". From November 3rd to 9th, it is "Biwaichi Week", and events to liven up cycling are being prepared all over the prefecture. During the period, aid stations will be set up at four locations along the lake...

JAL Hometown Support Team [Shiga Prefecture] Kume, Eto, Nakagawa Hello everyone! We are Kume, Eto, and Nakagawa from the JAL Hometown Support Team (Shiga Prefecture). Following on from the last time's Koto area, we will introduce a workcation tour in the Nagahama and Hikone areas in northern Shiga Prefecture, where you can experience the history, culture, and food of Shiga, where you can feel the "Shigaism" that can only be experienced in Shiga. The trip begins with a tour of Hikone Castle! ! It was built as a castle for the Ii family in the early Edo period, about 400 years ago. You will be greeted by Hikone City's mascot "Hikonyan", and you can tour every corner of Hikone Castle with the help of volunteer guides, rickshaws, and houseboats. We recommend early to mid-April, when about 1,100 cherry trees bloom and the castle along the moat...