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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.

Famous paintings such as Monet's "Water Lilies" are something everyone has seen at least once. Did you know that there are spots where you can experience such fantastical scenery in the real world? We will introduce the highlights of the spots with captivating scenery and tourist information in the surrounding area. Why not sharpen your mind and body by experiencing beautiful scenery and art?

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Chubu Branch] Matsubara Hello everyone, I'm Matsubara, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of the Chubu region. Thank you for always reading On Trip JAL. Today, I'd like to introduce the charm of Hamamatsu as seen from the train window of the Tenryu Hamanako Railway, a local train in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, and some recommended spots along the line. INDEX ◯Scenery along the Tenryu Hamanako Railway ◯Hana no Mai Sake Brewery ◯Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika ◯Nagasaka Bee Farm Are you familiar with the Tenryu Hamanako Railway (commonly known as the Tenhama Line), a local line that runs along the north shore of Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture? It is a 67.7km long railway line that connects Kakegawa Station to Shinjohara Station, and takes over the section that was formerly a designated local line on the JNR Futamata Line...

The JAL Card with credit function allows you to earn miles not only by flying but also by making everyday payments. With "Miles Travel," you can exchange your accumulated miles for reward tickets, and with the money you save on airfare, you can enjoy a slightly more luxurious trip than usual.

Nagoya's morning culture has evolved in its own way over the years, including the famous local delicacy Ogura toast. In Nagoya, "morning" refers to the service at coffee shops where you can have breakfast for just the cost of a drink, or for an additional few hundred yen on top of the drink price. In recent years, the number of stylish cafes that focus on breakfast has increased, and mornings in Nagoya are becoming even more popular! If you've come all the way to Nagoya, why not get up a little early and experience Nagoya's unique morning culture? We'll introduce you to a wide variety of options, including classic morning meals with toast, hearty Japanese and Western dishes, and stylish cafe menus.

Japan Airlines [Chubu Branch] Fujiyama Hello everyone. I am Fujiyama from the Regional Business Group of Japan Airlines Chubu Branch. This may be out of the blue, but did you know that you can go from Centrair (Chubu International Airport) to Ise Shrine and Toba Aquarium by high-speed boat and taxi? This time, we will introduce a convenient travel method that uses a set ticket from Centrair to Ise City and Centrair to Toba City, and arrives at Ise in as fast as 105 minutes and Toba in as fast as 125 minutes! INDEX A comfortable trip from Centrair (Chubu International Airport) to Ise Shrine by high-speed boat and taxi! First, go to the Geku of Ise Shrine Next, go to the Naiku of Ise Shrine From Centrair to Toba Aquarium Nearby tourist spots edition! A hot topic in the taiga drama! ...

JAL Hometown Ambassador [Chubu Branch] Matsubara Hello everyone. I'm Matsubara, the JAL Hometown Ambassador in charge of the Chubu region. Thank you for always reading On Trip JAL. Today I'd like to introduce Ena City, Gifu Prefecture, which I visited. Ena City is located in the southeastern part of Gifu Prefecture, adjacent to Aichi Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture, and is an area blessed with rich nature. By train, it's about an hour on the JR Chuo Main Line from Nagoya Station, and by car, it's about 50 minutes on the Chuo Expressway from Tomei Nagoya IC. INDEX Ena Gorge, Oi Dam, and Dam Curry Ena Gin no Mori Iwamura, the Village of the Lady Castle Lord Nakatsugawa meet tree Café NAKATSUGAWA Ena Gorge, Oi Dam, and Dam Curry First, let's take a look at Ena...

Atami City in Shizuoka Prefecture has always been bustling with tourists. It is a popular travel destination that can be easily accessed from Haneda Airport in about two hours by train. Atami is known as a treasure trove of fresh seafood sourced from the nearby ports of Numazu and Ito. In particular, the area around Atami Heiwa-dori Shopping Street in front of Atami Station is full of gourmet food to eat on the go, including seafood dishes and popular sweets. What's more, it is an arcade type area, so you can enjoy it regardless of the weather. Based around this shopping street, we will introduce 12 recommended stores with a map. Enjoy a time of eating your way around and filling your stomach and your soul.

If you could get lost in an animated movie, which scene from which movie would you like to be? Ghibli Park (Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture), a park facility that expresses the world of Studio Ghibli works, will open a new area called "Valley of Witches" on March 16, 2024, and is attracting even more attention. We will report on the full picture of Ghibli Park, which is now a must-see destination for domestic travel.

In this age where you can take beautiful photos with just a smartphone, the analog appeal of the "Instax" is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. On this trip, we will travel around Nagoya City and Kitanagoya City in Aichi Prefecture, searching for retro designs and nostalgic landscapes that look even more attractive when taken with an Instax. You may feel like you've traveled back in time as you come across items that colored real everyday life in the Showa era, architecture inherited from the Meiji and Taisho eras, and the history of manufacturing.

Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture is visited by millions of people every year. Many people would like to visit the shrine at least once in their lifetime. At Toriimaecho, which welcomes many worshippers from all over the country, there are many attractive shops that welcome visitors. When it comes to food, there are a variety of old and new specialties that take advantage of the characteristics of Ise-Shima, a treasure trove of ingredients, and they satisfy people's stomachs and hearts.

Gifu Prefecture, located almost in the center of Japan, is mostly covered by mountains and forests. The environment is also blessed with good water, making it suitable for raising beef cattle. Hida beef, a brand of beef known throughout the country, is raised here. Let's go on an academic gourmet trip to learn about and taste the deliciousness of Hida beef, which is raised in the mountains of Hida City, which is celebrated for its tranquility and beauty.