Kinwashi Tour Japan Thread
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Ibusuki onsen is an open air mixed "hot spring".
It is not an ordinary hot spring with one big bath, but quite an unusual one, in that there is no water at all. Ibusuki onsen is a "sand spring" where people get buried in the hot sand and relax until they have enough. The "hot spring" is mixed, but everyone are wearing a yugata, so the ladies do not need to be afraid to be looked at.You pay your fee in a little building and get a yugata to wear. After changing into the yugata you go to a spot on the beach with a roof, and in turn you will get buried in the hot sand. When you have had enough, you get back up out of the sand, go back to the building, take a bath, and that is it.
From Kagoshima city take route 226 south to Ibusuki city. When you get to Ibusuki city go to the beach and look for a large roof on some pillars. This is the sand bath. Nearby is a little building where you pay and get the yugata. -
Relaxing in a Hot Sand Bath in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan
Rain, shine or snow visitors flock to Ibusuki beach. Relax under a thatch canopy or at the water's edge while buried to the neck in hot volcanic sand. Done a light cotton yukata in the dressing room and, once you're buried, stay as long as you like. (About 15 minutes is recommended.) A soak in an all natural hot springs will wash any lingering sand when you're done. Many claim the sand heals even the most wound-up muscles, so prepare to have your tension melt away.
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sometime, when you join this kind of tour.
you may get some of this some of that.
so not are all are good and not all are bad.
just bear it, some that covered my me in Kyushu.
may not be the same. why no Chiran. no this no that.
cause this are airlines package.
at their convenient, and their ground tour agencies arrangement.
example.
HIGHLIGHTS
Miyazaki / Oita: - Ogre’s Washboard
- Udo Shrine
- Amano Iwato Shrine
- Yufuin Town
Kumamoto / Kagoshima: - Kumamoto Castle
- Mt Aso, Mt Sakurajima
- Ibusuki Hot Sand Bath
- Takachiho Gorge
Beppu - Natural Hot Spring
- Jigoku Hell Valley
- Mameda-Machi
- Tanushimaru Fruit Picking
Fukuoka - Tenjin Underground Shopping
- Canal City Hakata
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Visitors to Japan hit record high in Jan.-JuneJiji Press -- Jul 25
The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January-June rose 22.8 pct from a year before to an estimated 4,954,600, hitting a record high for the first-half period, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday.The increase came as the yen's recent weakening made travel to Japan cheaper, according to the government-affiliated agency. Also behind the growth were service launches by new low-cost carriers.The number of visitors increased for the second straight year on a first-half basis, according to the JNTO.
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so now you know
what is Goya Champuru from Okinawa.
and the benefit of eating it (bittergourd).
Okinawa Prefecture’s Famous Foods
1. Soki Soba – This is a soba that is served with stewed pork spare ribs with the cartilage attached.
2. Goya Chanpuru – This consists of tofu combined with vegetables, meat, or fish (and sometimes spam!). Bittermelon seems to be a very common vegetable here.
3. Rafutee - Pork belly that’s tender, succulent, and a lot like bacon… but better. It’s seasoned with a ginger broth, awamori, and water. Basically, it’s delicious, and like bacon, kind of.
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For those who just newly came in to this thread.
this what me and may kakis did last summer.
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So,
this one the convoy heading,
Japan Highway in Kagoshima driven by Singaporean drivers on holiday.
Who say not possible on free and easy in Japan.
see this video.
Me the driver on this car.
video.
Kagoshima.
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The above photographs were taken on the highway from Fukuoka,
after all my kakis assemble at the airport those remaining 4 flew from Taipei,
we headed down to the highway straight to Kagoshima city took us nearly 4 hours this journey.
A question.
So did you all went gate -crash to the tour fair today at the convention hall,
its last day, entrance fee you need to pay 4 dollars, and purchase their tour packages you need to pay them immediately with deposit. you go later they use your money now immediately how many millions are in their hands as today according to paper....hahaha.
here this whole expedition, all are fresh from the oven no need middlemans. we also can do it, what so difficult....must headed to those kind of playground, those tour fairs.
stay- tune if you love Japan.
Next will be Taiwan, please wait next month.
free and easy on your own.
No fee are involve,
here we just share common interests...travelling to foreign lands.
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I, love Japan Highways,
Driving 10 hours not a probelm there.
so far not even one incident ,
never at all see any traffic police with those speed radar,
like those white hungry ghosts on top the over head bridges just love your money...here.
no stress on their highway.
we Singaporean drivers just obey their rules, we are safe.
video.
Kinwashi in control the streering.
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This the the gadget that brought us to North South East West in Kyushu.
Only some minor cockups, just wasted a bit times waited for there other missing convoy to assemble,
other than that, we must thank this. technology. without this than will be a big headaches for us not local drivers in Japan.
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Many times you hear Singaporean drivers involved in many unpleasant incident in oversea self-driven cars there.
Reports cause unfamiliar with the roads condition and many other factors.
in the car cabin only the pasengers and the driver know. When involved with some unforseen accidents only the local police will investigate and their reports that is the final result...
Today with the modern technology...Just only S$39 purchase in Singapore market one HD portable DVR 2.5inches TFT LCD Screen, Just bring along one with you installed in your rented car there, sounds pictures all there just get a higher SD card. that can record at longer hours. finished just bring back to Singapore.
rather safe than sorry.
we bring along two pieces there to Japan.
no need those super good ones this is good enough.
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See carefully on this video.
the DVR camera is there.
Just only S$39. the cheapest currently in market.
So,
this one the convoy heading,
Japan Highway in Kagoshima driven by Singaporean drivers on holiday.
Who say not possible on free and easy in Japan.
see this video.
Edited by kinwashi 26 Aug `12, 9:21PM -
Changi Airport Taxi Q,
Taxi drivers.
long journey laugh, short journey bang ball.
From Fukuoka Airport no such things.
Standard. prices.
see what the price chart, picture i took, with all fares stated clearly.
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One thing you must know careful and drive smart and defensive,
as you alway do long hours here.
Over there the foreign land you may not familiar,
the drivers there their culture.
But just drive as careful as you can.
Things can happen anwhere any time.
Video.
the story.
Truck rear-ends car, killing man, 2 childrenJapan Today -- Jul 26
A man and his two children died Friday when the car they were traveling in was rear-ended by a 10-ton truck on the Isewangan Expressway in Aichi Prefecture.According to police, the accident occurred at about 5 a.m. NTV quoted police as saying a family of four were traveling in a rental car when the vehicle developed a problem. The father suddenly pulled over at which point it was hit from behind by the truck.Police said a two-year-old boy and a 3-month-old baby girl sitting in child seats in the back and their 31-year-old father suffered extensive injuries and were pronounced dead in hospital. A fourth passenger, the children's 30-year-old mother, suffered neck injuries, police said.
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Pork
Pork is the Basis for Many Local Delicacies
A large percentage of Okinawan meals utilize pork as an essential ingredient. Pork meat contains plenty of vitamin B1, which is a non-saturated fatty acid that helps the body break down cholesterol and proteins. Many scientists suggest that the Okinawan diet is one of the primary secrets to Okinawan longevity.
In Okinawa, just about every part of the pig is used for food except for its squeal. If you drop by the Heiwa Dori food market in Naha, or any of the other markets on island, you�ll be able to see for yourself all the parts of the animal that are for sale and available for use in meals. You can even purchase pig face, which is used in soup or as decoration on special occasions, as well as the feet, stomach, tongue and ears.
Typical, less extreme, pork dishes can be found in almost every restaurant on island; they are also popular in packed lunches called bento.
Pork is Prepared in Many Ways
There are a number of ways that the Okinawans cook pork, the most typical being by simmering it a long time, thus removing much of the fat and enhancing the taste. Pork is also often served with vegetables and seaweed, as this significantly adds to the flavor of the dish. A few of the most common dishes utilizing pork are:
Soki - A dish of spare ribs served with seaweed and soup. Adding sobanoodles makes it into one of the island�s favorites, soki soba.
Tebichi - Boiled pig�s feet is a delicacy particular to Okinawa. The dish is made by cooking the feet for a long time on low heat, which makes them soft, glutinous and easy to eat.
Mimiga - Marinated pork ears cut in thin strips make for a crunchy snack Okinawans love to munch on. It is believed that the dish originated in China and was introduced to Okinawa during the Ryukyu Kingdom trading days.
Rafute - A healthy chunk of pork cooked in soy sauce and brown sugar is an essential part of any Okinawan feast. -
Somen ChampuruSomen is a kind of thin noodle that is fried and mixed with tuna, eggs, luncheon pork and other items. -
Zenzai This sweet soup is made from beans cooked with water and sugar and mixed with glutinous rice cakes known as mochi. The beans and mochi are placed in a small, deep bowl and are topped with ice. -
Goya ChampuruGoya Champuru is one of the most common of champuru. Translated as bittermelon, goya has a green body and bitter taste. When goya is in season during the summer months, its champuru is served at many restaurants. Goya Champuru is made of goya, tofu, pork, eggs, salt and soy sauce. Goya gives the champuru an exotic taste and healthy qualities. -
Tofu ChampuruThe flavor of Tofu Champuru is similar to that of Goya Champuru. There are not many differences in ingredients, although in this case tofu is the main element. It is seasoned with salt and soy sauce. -
HirayachiHirayachi in Okinawan dialect means "cooked flat," giving you an idea of what it looks like. It's a kind of Okinawan-style pancake or pizza. You can put any kind of ingredient on Hirayachi, but normally the only one used is green onion, although you can also enjoy tasty Hirayachi with soy sauce. -
Pork TamagoThe introduction of canned pork, or SPAM, from the States to Okinawa after World War II resulted in a new style of Okinawan cuisine that is best represented by Pork Tamago (pork and scrambled eggs).
Pork Tamago Onigiri (rice balls), made of Pork Tamago sandwiched in rice and wrapped in nori (seaweed), are available at convenience stores, markets, and Okinawan restaurants. You'll also find this rice ball at convenience stores in Hawaii. It is believed that Okinawan immigrants in Hawaii created it, calling it the SPAM Rice Ball, and then introduced it back to Okinawa. Since then, Pork Tamago has become an integral part of Okinawan food culture. -
Champuru
Champuru is an Okinawan word that can be translated as a "mix." Thus, champuru foods are a mixture of various ingredients that are thrown together in a frying pan or wok and fried. A specific champuru is usually named for its main ingredient, although they usually contain several different elements. The most common champuru found in eateries and restaurants on the island are goya (bittermelon) champuru, said to be especially good during the hot summer months, tofu champuru, and somen champuru, which is fried thin somen noodles mixed with tuna, egg, luncheon pork and other items. Just about every cook and housewife on the island has his or her own champuru recipe. -
Papaya ChampuruAlthough a fruit, papaya is often used as if it were a vegetable. When added to champuru, papaya is cut into thin strips, fried and mixed with carrots and other vegetables as well as with tuna or canned pork. It is then seasoned with salt and soy sauce. Resembling a cut-up potato, papaya is said to be good for the health. -
Okinawa SobaOkinawa soba is a staple here. If you haven�t tried this delicious meal at least once, you have missed a big part of life on Okinawa. Just like nearly everyone else in the Far East, Okinawans eat a lot of noodles, but unlike mainland soba, which is made from buckwheat, Okinawa soba noodles are made from flour.
The Okinawan variety of soba is served in a bowl of broth, topped with thick slices of tender pork, shavings of green onions, piece or two of fish paste called kamaboko, and red ginger. Various other types of soba can be found on Okinawa, with the main difference being in the ingredients. Pork is prepared in a variety of ways, and each style makes for a different type of soba. Another way noodles are served is on a bamboo sieve with a small bowl of broth on the side, called zaru soba.
When eating soba, it is perfectly normal and polite to make some slurping noises. Slurping is culturally acceptable in Japan and is considered a way to cool the noodles while eating them. Also, once you have finished the noodles, lift the bowl off the table and drink the broth straight from it. This is a delicious way to finish off the meal, and locals believe that the broth contains nutrients necessary to a healthy diet. -
Still remember this.
Regional cuisine feel the island- chicken rice, oil image plane, Shima Uta ~
: author Shirahama Yumiko (: November 8, 2012 Date of renovation)
Color and beautifully tasteful, yet nourishing. Chicken rice that can not be removed in the gourmet of Amami [offer / Amami Islands regional office union]
Anyway, chicken rice first
9 years emigrated to Amami Oshima. Or partly curiosity is not in Okinawa, and the South Island with less information, friends you come to play every year from Hobo thankfully. Amami for the first time outside the body. (Female early 30s) M-chan came to play from Oita in September. While listening to the likes to play and whether what you have, to go with his leg of a journey to Nari me. Picking up shells "or show love and hub" canoe, on the coast in the mangrove, etc. ‥ hanging around the village. There killingly, to think "what to eat and where" and above all, it's fun work. In a short schedule, and ask to taste as much as possible the delicious things of Amami, I want you to take in the Amami. I think is a fun journey, that when you travel a strange city, to taste something of the land only by, and whether it is the best way to feel closer to town. Through food, it is because you can glimpse life and culture, the history.
You can enjoy the difference in equipment and soup of feelings in store each offer [/ Amami Resort Bashayamamura]
M-chan has arrived in Amami still regional cuisine important first meal eyes, "chicken rice (Keihan)". On top of the rice, and put and skin Tankan the pickled chicken, shredded egg, shiitake, papaya shredded, dried, and eat over the burning hot soup taken in chicken chicken rice. The trick rather less rice, soup eat plenty of delicious. Soup of chicken shine beautifully golden crystal clear, full of flavor, nutritious. Chopsticks because advances in texture it did quickly, such as boiled rice in tea, M-chan was also said two cups of rice lightly to be! "Delicious". I ‥ 3 cups. The chicken rice, is said to entertain the officials of Satsuma clan during the Edo period, the cuisine was born in the northern part of Amami Kasari.Because it says that there is also that it has become number one in popularity also issued in school meals in Kagoshima Prefecture, and might have been known more and more in the Kagoshima mainland, but I want you to taste Amami all means. Amami Kasari town "Minatoya", Tatsugo town's famous specialty store "Hisa storehouse". Where you put the chicken rice in the tavern also has increased in recent years, and compared to eating the soup taste different because each is also interesting.
Amami is a treasure trove of ingredients blessings of nature were jam-packed. In the texture and thickness of the fan often Mozuku Amami grew up in pure sea, [shooting / Inuzuka Masashi]
Plenty of material island of seasonal home cooking of Amami
Chicken rice is, would it be to a local cuisine of hospitality, want to know the taste of the people of Amami is eating normally. Amami Naze where it was who took M-chan at night, "local cuisine Kazumi". There is also a grand prize award-winning Amami folk grand prize tournament, west Kazumi of wolf, representative existence of an island song that out also CD. Is called "sister Kazumi tut (Hey)" and to affectionately by everyone, this store field (play) song Ashibi Shimatchu of the song like gather. It is attractive for listen to Shimauta raw Kazumi, of course, is the taste home cooking using with plenty of material on the island, such as fish and vegetables in season above all. The menu entrust course meal, one of the pleasure to come across any food that day. Simmered island vegetables stir-fried sweet potato vine (the thick mozuku of the island!) Sashimi Sibi of (yellowfin tuna), vinegared Mozuku, crunchy texture is unbearable, and crested leopard and pork, fried grain miso pork and bitter melon, Tang fish fried, such as tempura of sea lettuce crispy. Come out one after another and about that! "Not eat anymore," always. None are using the material of the rustic island, and taste is made to feel nostalgic for some reason.
Classic, oil the image plane of the Amami home cooking [provide / Amami Islands regional office union]
M-chan's me particularly like it's "oil image plane". I also love one article. Put simply, oil elephant somen noodles stir-fried. Ingredients are also seasonal vegetables is added leek, cabbage, carrot, and pork. You are using a homemade salt pork, it becomes soup soup nice together with the moisture out of the vegetables this is fried, Kazumi is delicious at stake well somen.
Oil elephant noodles, cooking that has been made when a person such as Yuiwaku and farming (collaboration), and festival gather from the old days. Keep in always ready somen even now, people of the island, make a Papa~tsu vegetables in the refrigerator in an unexpected visitor. Oil image plane precisely, may taste of home on the island.Ingredients and soup because different in each as miso soup, taste comes different. It's the oil image plane Speaking of noodles, to eat all year round on the island.
The conversing around a feast people get together, sing and dance.Mysterious island unravel the mind of the person who visited Amami [offer / Amami Oshima Tourist Association]
People get together, having fun and dancing and singing
The proficient in sequence the unusual cuisine, around the time everyone has come to feel good in the brown sugar shochu, someone starts playing the shamisen. It is a start Shima Uta sung always first thing in the banquet such as "morning flower section (Shi nub shoal)" in. Kazumi's, sing as it is among the kitchen while the stir-fry at. Though it is the lightness of while cooking, the audience for the first time and, surprised by the gap of the power of expression and the overwhelming volume of voice, we will be drawn and a jerk. Shima song is different and lessons learned history, work, and song of love. M-chan without know the meaning of the lyrics so (the word of the settlement) Shimaguchi of Amami, it seems to have sensed the various expressions voice tinged with the melancholy and sadness and joy, had shed tears secretly. Sometimes, to the tune of up-tempo, or asked to send in order smacked everyone in the store the drum shrinking of Amami, or taught me how to play the shamisen. To match the intense rhythm of (Roku-cho) six tone sung as tightening, such as banquet, or dancing while fluttering hand as Awa dance. Tourists in the store, becoming Sodachi regardless Shimatchu, dance together, it's that Moriagare fun anyway.
In tourism, it is not possible to see the state of the island usually quite. Still come to this "Kazumi", in waiting for us to make lots of mom cooking island is warm, if you put out the island sing song, and having fun together. The elongated narrow store, story starts all too soon even in a strange visitor next to each other, will become everyone smile after dancing. Shimatchu home cooking of Amami, and Shima Uta,. Touched at once everyday of the island, to feel deep, night of "Kazumi" is me become a night of Amami memorable. M-chan was really delighted "with spanned the home of relatives,! I feel that was treated to" he said. For me, this was the word I'm happy more than anything. (Ryo)
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Shirahama Yumiko
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