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Savoring tofu made without soy beans: Kadohama Gomatofu Sohompo

“Gomatofu” (sesame tofu) is essential in healthy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Cuisine). However, despite being called tofu (soy bean c…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Culture
  • Food and Drink
  • Shopping
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
March 9, 2022

Savoring tofu made without soy beans: Kadohama Gomatofu Sohompo

“Gomatofu” (sesame tofu) is essential in healthy Shojin Ryori (Buddhist Cuisine). However, despite being called tofu (soy bean c…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Culture
  • Food and Drink
  • Shopping
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
March 9, 2022

The mystery of a sacred site on a high spot (Koyasan) of 800 meters: Kongobuji Temple, Main Temple of the Shingon Sect, Koyasan

Koyasan: the sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai. Far from the city, on 800 meter-high Koyasan…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
March 9, 2022

The mystery of a sacred site on a high spot (Koyasan) of 800 meters: Kongobuji Temple, Main Temple of the Shingon Sect, Koyasan

Koyasan: the sacred site of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, opened by Kobo Daishi Kukai. Far from the city, on 800 meter-high Koyasan…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
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March 9, 2022

The center for faith that should be visited night and day: Okunoin, Koyasan

Okunoin is the center of faith in Koyasan, the sacred site where Kobo Daishi Kukai still continues to meditate. The roughly 2-k…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
March 9, 2022

The center for faith that should be visited night and day: Okunoin, Koyasan

Okunoin is the center of faith in Koyasan, the sacred site where Kobo Daishi Kukai still continues to meditate. The roughly 2-k…

  • Kansai Region
  • Wakayama
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
March 9, 2022

Ninja souvenir specialist store now in Ninja Village: Iga-No-Kyomaruya

“Iga-No-Kyomaruya” is a souvenir store on the theme of Iga Ninja which opened in March 2021. The brand new shop interior is ful…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Shopping
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Ninja souvenir specialist store now in Ninja Village: Iga-No-Kyomaruya

“Iga-No-Kyomaruya” is a souvenir store on the theme of Iga Ninja which opened in March 2021. The brand new shop interior is ful…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Shopping
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Coverage and text:
Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

The food carried by Iga Ninja became cakes?! Kamada Confectionery

Did Ninja culture really give birth to a brand of cake? Iga’s famous product “Katayaki” is said to have been the food carried by…

  • Chubu Region
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

The food carried by Iga Ninja became cakes?! Kamada Confectionery

Did Ninja culture really give birth to a brand of cake? Iga’s famous product “Katayaki” is said to have been the food carried by…

  • Chubu Region
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  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Experiencing the Ninja Village’s intricate traditional arts and crafts: Kumihimo kobo Hirozawa Tokusaburo

One of the traditional textiles Japan holds proud: cords carefully braided one strand after another on a work bench, in various …

  • Chubu Region
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Experiencing the Ninja Village’s intricate traditional arts and crafts: Kumihimo kobo Hirozawa Tokusaburo

One of the traditional textiles Japan holds proud: cords carefully braided one strand after another on a work bench, in various …

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Important castle guarding a position essential to the ruler: Iga Ueno Castle

Iga Ueno Castle occupied a very important role for the rulers, Toyotomi and Tokugawa. Master castle-builder, Todo Takatora buil…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Important castle guarding a position essential to the ruler: Iga Ueno Castle

Iga Ueno Castle occupied a very important role for the rulers, Toyotomi and Tokugawa. Master castle-builder, Todo Takatora buil…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Get to understand Ninja better, like them even more: the Igaryu Ninja Museum

In the birthplace of Ninja, Iga Ueno, there is a museum where you can enjoy learning and playing on the theme of Ninja. Before …

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Get to understand Ninja better, like them even more: the Igaryu Ninja Museum

In the birthplace of Ninja, Iga Ueno, there is a museum where you can enjoy learning and playing on the theme of Ninja. Before …

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

The museum introducing the local festival, once a Ninja training hall: Danjiri Kaikan

The various areas of Japan each has its own original festival; Iga Ueno is no exception with its festival that has fascinating f…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

The museum introducing the local festival, once a Ninja training hall: Danjiri Kaikan

The various areas of Japan each has its own original festival; Iga Ueno is no exception with its festival that has fascinating f…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Sightseeing Destinations
  • Culture
  • Experiences
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Coverage and text:
Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Unique hotel in the castle town of Iga: NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga Ueno Jokamachi

If you’re staying in a wonderful tourist spot, you’ll want to stay the night in a hotel where you can sense the breathing of the…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Culture
  • Lodging
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Coverage and text:
Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021

Unique hotel in the castle town of Iga: NIPPONIA HOTEL Iga Ueno Jokamachi

If you’re staying in a wonderful tourist spot, you’ll want to stay the night in a hotel where you can sense the breathing of the…

  • Chubu Region
  • Mie
  • Culture
  • Lodging
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Coverage and text:
Journal ONE（Editorial department）
December 4, 2021
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