Hello Traveler to JapanIt’s Golden week and we are traveling by car with various stops.  Today I am in Nagoya in this sensational hotel but let me start at the beginning, our firs… Read More

Zojo-ji TempleHello Japan TravellerHello Traveller to JapanTokyo’s maze of public transport is difficult to navigate. My advice is to look at the poison green line of Yamanote. It cove… Read More

I first visited Hamamatsu in the Spring of 2021. Before that, my only knowledge of the city was a blur on the Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto or glimpses of the ocean and the red torii ga… Read More

If you’re on the hunt for a destination that unlocks the real essence of Japan, where culture, history, and tradition come to life, look no further than Shizuoka. This gem, slightly of… Read More

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) has been awarded a contract by J-Power Transmission Network Co., Ltd. to supply a 300MW Voltage Source Converter (VSC) High Voltage Direct Cu… Read More

Shizuoka Prefecture unveils an array of attractions, including the Lake Hamana Flower Expo 2024 and the DAIDOGEI World Cup. A new restaurant at Mt. Komuro and unique one-day private tours ad… Read More

The NAS batteries have a capacity of 69,600 kWh (69.6 MWh) and can store electrical power equivalent to one day’s worth of electric power consumption by approximately 6,000&n… Read More

Japanese railway companies, Central Japan Railway Co. and East Japan Railway Co. are making strides toward the commercialization of driverless systems for their respective Shinkansen lines… Read More

If you sense a bit of magic in the air when you visit Hamamatsu (浜松市) in Shizuoka Prefecture, it isn’t just your imagination. The spirit of “Yaramaika”… Read More

The beautiful coastal city of Hamamatsu is along the golden route of Japan, just under 1.5 hours from Tokyo on the Tokaido Shinkansen.  It’s not only an industrial hub, producing… Read More

Locals in Japan are puzzled by a sizable metal sphere that floated ashore and has sparked a flurry of speculative activity.Even the bomb squad and police who were sent to examine are unable… Read More

Hamamatsu is located in the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture. In addition to its abundant nature and breathtaking sceneries, it also has a rich history. During the Edo period, this area w… Read More

In the culture of traditional Japan, the mountains have always held a deeply spiritual connection to the people. There is both beauty and mystery in the densely forested mountains of Japan… Read More

Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association Located in Hamamatsu (near Inasachō Okuyama, Kita-ku), Okuyama Houkoujito is the head temple of the Houkouji Bu… Read More

Japan is a dream destination for many. Presenting a stark and interesting contrast of culture, along with an almost unfair abundance of natural beauty, Japan is truly a fascinating country… Read More

Fuel consumption changes surprisingly by paying careful attention First, it is common to use the full tank method to measure fuel consumption. Park at a horizontal area (gas station) as much… Read More

Sponsored by the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Association   During my trip to Shizuoka Prefecture, I wanted to see Hamana-ko, which is the tenth largest lake in Japan. As the eastern… Read More

Greenpia Makinohara (グリンピア牧之原) Shizuoka is widely known as the green tea capital of Japan, responsible for over 40% of Japan’s… Read More

To reinforce its commitment to providing fun-to-drive vehicles for lifestyle-driven consumers, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) brings its "game face" to the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Sh… Read More