福井

Long before there were not air conditioners, Japan has had a culture of staying cool. It is not a culture of direct coolness, but a culture of feeling coolness in an emotional way. We propose a sophisticated trip that can be enjoyed with all five senses: taste, scenery, sounds, and textures.

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.

Vietnam has made remarkable progress in recent years in terms of economy and industry. It is a popular travel destination in Southeast Asia, with a relatively reasonable price and accessibility from Japan in about 5 to 6 hours. Plans are also underway to open a subway in Ho Chi Minh City, which will make tourism even easier. While modern new buildings are on the rise, Vietnam's unique charm is that it still retains relaxing old streets and historical structures. In this article, we will introduce some nostalgic and relaxing spots in Vietnam's two largest cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, such as cafes where you can enjoy coffee in retro buildings, galleries where you can see works by notable artists, and places where you can encounter traditional crafts.