January 3rd, 2018
Another untouched Kyoto,Heart-warming castle town
Central area, Ono-city
The central area of Ono City, Fukui Prefecture has been called “a little Kyoto in the Hokuriku Region,” since old buildings are located on the streets and avenues like Kyoto. ...
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December 18th, 2017
Japanese Inns in a fishermen’s village
Miko, Wakasa Town
Along Fukui’s coastline, there are several dozen Japanese inns called “Minshuku,” which are run by the families of fishermen. Fishermen catch fish early in the morning and sell it at...
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April 18th, 2017
Community bar “Sunakku”
Katamachi, Fukui City
If you want to enjoy Japanese language and culture through communication with Japanese locals, what is called a Sunakku is really recommended. Sunakku in Japanese is literally “snack,” which is...
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March 7th, 2017
Techno Buddhist Services
The Sho-On-Ji Temple(Fukui City)
A tiny temple in the small town of Togo, Fukui City, has achieved unexpected Internet fame recently – attracting the attention of thousands of people across the world. Founded in...
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September 8th, 2016
A 430-year-old morning market built on face-to-face relationships
Shichiken-Asaichi (Ono City)
As the local food movement grows, the number of farmers’ markets has been increasing, especially in Europe and the North America. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 8,268...
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