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Rie
Site planner and editor at JAPANiCAN.com.
I was born and raised in Tokyo. I've been in New York City for a couple of years in late 90's, so I am a "city girl."
After I joined JAPANiCAN, I often travel in Japan. Favorite places are Kyoto (temples, shrines and moss) and Akita (foods and Onsen!).
I love to eat, travel by Shinkansen and photograph (with my DSLR Olympus E-510). I'll upload many photos in Japan. Don't miss it!
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Tasty grilled iwana fish in Kamikochi
2nd day in Kamikochi, we walked from Kappabashi bridge to Myojinike pond. We stopped at Kamonjigoya to eat the famous iwana (river trout) grilled ove...[ 2011.07.26 | Food & Drink, Summer | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Beautiful morning in Kamikochi
I stayed in Kamikochi, Nagano last weekend. I woke up at 5 a.m. and went for a morning walk. What a nice morning! Photos taken on July 17, 2011 a... -
Celebrating the Matsumoto Castle, Nagano
Matsumoto Castle, which is listed as a National Treasure of Japan, took 3rd place of "Must-see Attractions in Japan Awarded by Inbound Travelers" by T...[ 2011.07.04 | Art & Culture, History | Rie | PermaLink ]
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The Other Higher Snow Walls, Echo Line in Norikura
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is famous for higher snow walls in May. Norikura's snow walls can be seen in June and easier to access from Matsumoto an... -
Kamikochi hiking in early June
Kappa Bridge and Japan Alps Mountains in the background My friend who lives in Matsumoto went to Kamikochi hiking and sent me some nice photos! * * ... -
Craft Fair Matsumoto
Last weekend, I went to the event Craft Fair Matsumoto. The Craft Fair Matsumoto is the 27th annual outside arts and crafts event in the city of Mat...[ 2011.06.01 | Art & Culture, Events | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cycling to a Wasabi Farm in Azumino, Nagano
At the end of May, I took a trip to Azumino in Nagano Prefecture. To get there, it's just under three hours from Shinjuku (Tokyo) to Matsumoto by l... -
Kumano Kodo and Shiretoko National Park - New Three Star Destinations 2011 by Michelin Green Guide Japan
Michelin Green Guide Japan 2011, the French-language second edition is now released. They added new three star destinations. - Kumano Kodo route, Wak... -
Admiring Summer Lotus Flowers in Shinobazu no ike pond, Ueno
Ueno Onshi Park is famous for cherry blossom, but also lotus flowers of Shinobazu no ike pond. I went there last weekend, I saw some small lotus leave... -
Cherry Blossoms 2011: Hirosaki Castle in Aomori
My colleagues visited Hirosaki, Aomori pref. where every sakura lovers in Japan long to visit someday. Hirosaki attracts many tourists every year...[ 2011.05.10 | Cherry Blossoms | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Kyoto city view from the Mt. Daimonji
Where do you go if you want to see Kyoto city from high? Kyoto Tower might be one possibility. I suggest Mt. Daimonji (Daimonji-yama). A 30-minute ... -
Post-Cherry Blossom Outing in Tokyo: Rikugien
Rikugien is the one of my favorite traditional Japanese gardens in Tokyo. I went there last weekend. It was too late for cherry blossom viewing, but ...[ 2011.04.21 | Food & Drink, Nature, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2011: Chiba Castle, Chiba City
It is a local history museum shaped like a Japanese castle. Take the elevator to the 5 th floor's observation deck : ) Photos taken on April 10, ...[ 2011.04.12 | Cherry Blossoms | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2011: Omokagebashi Bridge and Toei Streetcar (Toden) , Tokyo
Omokagebashi bridge over the Kanda river Edogawabashi bridge over the Kanda river Kagurazaka Houmyouji temple, Zoshigaya Photos taken ...[ 2011.04.12 | Cherry Blossoms, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2011: Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo
Photos taken on April 8, 2011 at Tokyo Midtown...[ 2011.04.11 | Cherry Blossoms, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2011: Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
Mohri Garden Roppongi Sakurazaka Photos taken on April 8, 2011...[ 2011.04.08 | Cherry Blossoms, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2011: Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo
Photos taken on April 2, 2011 at Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo Cherry Blossoms Archives...[ 2011.04.04 | Cherry Blossoms, Spring, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Summer hiking in Kamikochi
Escape from "Heat Island" Tokyo! I went to Kamikochi, Nagano last weekend. Myojinike Pond Kappa-bashi Kamikochi Hotel and Ryokan Reservation... -
Autumn Color 2009: Nikko and Kirifuri-kogen Heights
An "Autumn color" bus at Nikko Station. I went hiking in Kirifuri-kogen Heights. Around the station the weather was clear, but by the time I got up... -
Autumn Color 2009: Tsugaike National Park
Photos taken on September 26, 2009 at Tsugaike National Park, Otari-mura, Nagano Otari-mura/Tsugaike Kogen Hotel and Ryokan Reservations Hakub... -
Summer Trekking in the Floral Paradise of Hakuba, Nagano
Hakuba, located in the prefecture of Nagano, is famous for being blessed with wonderful powder snow in winter, and plentiful ski runs for everyone to ...[ 2009.07.03 | Hotel, Nature, Relax, Summer | Rie | PermaLink ]
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One night at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza premier
I recently got a chance to relax and enjoy what turned out to be an amazing view of Tokyo by night. I stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza premier,...[ 2009.06.08 | Food & Drink, Hotel, Relax, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Taste the depth of Japanese cuisine in Kyoto: Snack while exploring the lively Nishiki Market Street
I love to eat and some of the most memorable experiences of any vacation come from the food... Nishiki Market Street, in the middle of Kyoto's shoppi...[ 2009.06.05 | Food & Drink, Kyoto | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Great view spots of the Tokyo Tower at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
In The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, you can enjoy the great views of the Tokyo Tower from different locations. The hotel staff told me that Superior Comfo... -
Cherry Blossoms 2009: Okutama Lake, Tokyo
Photos taken on April 12, 2009 at Okutama Lake, Tokyo Lake Okutama is an artificial lake located in the upper Tama River. JAPANiCAN Travel Guide...[ 2009.04.13 | Cherry Blossoms, Nature, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2009: Asukayama Park, Tokyo
Photos taken on April 4, 2009 at Asukayama Park, Kita-ku, Tokyo JAPANiCAN Travel Guide: Cherry Blossoms Our Top 15 Sakura Spots in Japan !...[ 2009.04.06 | Cherry Blossoms, Spring, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Cherry Blossoms 2009: Koishikawa-Korakuen, Tokyo
Photos taken on March 29, 2009 Cherry Blossoms Our Top 15 Sakura Spots in Japan ! Hotels in Tokyo...[ 2009.04.03 | Cherry Blossoms, Spring, Tokyo | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Snow Monkeys
Japanese have enjoyed the warming therapeutic effects of onsen, or natural hot springs, since ancient times. But, the people of Japan aren't the only... -
Snow season has come in Hakuba!
I went to Hakuba Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture on 20 and 21 November. It started snowing heavily from the day before my departure, and the slopes of... -
Snow and fire, Kakunodate in winter
I went to Kakunodate last February to see the "Hiburi Kamakura" Festival. Locals will light a bale of straw on fire and then twirl the burning packag... -
Huge Susuki (Silver Grass) Field in Hakone
I recently visited the huge Susuki (silver grass) field in Sengokuhara, Hakone. This area has been selected as one of the 50 best sights in Kanagawa P...[ 2008.10.07 | Autumn, Nature, Relax, Travel | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Mysterious blue - Aoike (blue pond)
I went to Aomori Prefecture in July. One of the reasons I went was to see the Aoike (blue pond). The Aoike is located in the western part of the Worl... -
Admiring Summer Lotus Flowers in Kyoto
Mimurotoji Temple, Kyoto (July, 2007) At the end of July last year I took a two-day trip to Kyoto to go and see its lotus flowers. I had heard that ... -
"Nemophila Harmony" at Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki
During Golden Week holidays, I went to Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki for "Nemophila Harmony," a flower festival held until May 25th, 2008. 4.5 milli... -
Sendai Gourmet - Gyutan and Sushi
When I hear "Sendai", I remember "Gyutan (cow tongue)" at first. Sendai is well known for cow tongue food ...and I'm a person who loves to eat. I we...[ 2008.05.02 | Food & Drink, Sendai | Rie | PermaLink ]
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Spring Peony Festival in Ueno, Tokyo
Last rainy Sunday, I visited the peony garden next to Ueno Toshogu Shrine. It is still slightly early to enjoy peonies but I could see some beautiful ... -
Sakura is coming!
When the "someiyoshino" type of cherry trees start blossoming at Yasukuni Shrine, usually we can say that the beginning of cherry blossom season in To... -
Bamboo grove in Mito Kairakuen Park
During mid-March, I went to Mito-Kairakuen Park to admire a great plum blossom. Mito-Kairakuen Park is known for one of the three best Japanese-style ...
