The new wine bar Dick Bruna TABLE is set to open in Kobe, Japan on July 17, 2020 at 11:00am (JST) where customers can enjoy various wines from around the world. Reservations are already open for both the bar and cafe tables, and if you book by July 16, you’ll get an original coaster.

Dick Bruna TABLE KOBE is themed around the popular children’s author and graphic designer Dick Bruna (1927-2017) who is known for his popular character Miffy. This will be the first bar of its kind centred on Bruna.

The bar has 4 floors which include a takeout counter, merchandise shop, cafe, wine bar, and event space. Dick Bruna TABLE will also be opening an online store for merchandise in the near future. It’s a must-visit for any fan of Miffy and Dick Bruna’s works.

Shiojiri is a city in central Nagano with a population of 67,000 (as of April 2020). As a tourist destination, it’s a place that goes under the radar, but it’s actually home to the best quality grapes for wine in Japan, and also boasts 17 wineries (as of April 2020).

Shiojiri is a place with many tourist attractions, such as the historical town of Narai-juku whose streets still echo the Edo Period, Kiso-Hirasawa lacquerware, the Hiraide ruins which are one of Japan’s three biggest ruins, Takabotchiyama which has become known for appearing in anime and Japanese drama series in recent years, the local dish “sanzokuyaki” (large fried chicken), and more.

 

In 1988, the city of Shiojiri began growing grapes at Shiojiri Station to promote the city’s grapes and wine. It has gone on to become famous as the only station in Japan with grape production. They grow Merlot and Niagara grapes.

 

The station encourages volunteers to help pick the grapes. The first picks of this year’s season began on May 29, and the efforts are being posted about on the city’s official social media accounts and website. The Merlot wine made from the grapes picked in August last year is also ready and will be posted about soon too.

Sai Sai Jaran Jaran is a featured series here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON from the members of the all-female band SILEN SIREN (aka Sai Sai) who visit various hot spots in Japan and experience different things, the Sai Sai way.

 

Band bassist Ainyan enjoys a beer or cocktail, but she wants to step into the world of wine, so we will join her on her journey today as she goes to learn all about wine from the very basics.

It’s a clear sky today. Great weather for going for a drink during the day, am I right?

We visited Fukagawa Winery Tokyo in Monzennakacho, an area located in Shitamachi, Tokyo. We were looking forward to going there because it offers the full wine experience, allowing visitors to see wine brewing up close to learn all about it.

This experience is offered twice a day on weekends and national holidays at 14:00 and 16:00.

 

Fukagawa Winery Tokyo opened in Tokyo in 2016 as a winery where the ordinary person could go and see wine being made to fully understand its process. It has expanded its circulation in recent years and is now able to take in grapes from across Japan, including Tokyo, to craft many different wines.

On the day we visited we saw the staff bottling up the wine. On average, the winery ships out around 30,000 bottles a year.

The corks have illustrations of “Wine Man” on them, a character created by Fukagawa Winery Tokyo. Ainyan was fairly fond of him!

Time to see how the winery works!

 

When you step inside, the scent of grapes is the first thing to hit your senses.

The one in charge of Fukagawa Winery Tokyo is Kousuke Ueno, who was kind of enough to show us around. He taught us the process of wine making, as well as what types of grapes and tools they use.

“This machine separates the grapes and stalks using the propellers. This method has been used for 150 years,” explained Ueno.

 

There are periods when visitors can observe this machine being used to separate the grapes. It takes place between mid-August to November, so follow Fukagawa Winery Tokyo’s social media for announcements and details.

“Wow! It smells so good!” said Ainyan. We got to see a bucket where Cabernet Sauvignon was being made. They put in whole grapes with the skin on and add natural yeast for the fermentation process. The sweet smell of the grapes fills the air and makes you want to have a glass.

Now for what Ainyan has been waiting for: taste-testing time! She learned everything about the wine making process, so it was time to taste and compare some different wines.

The winery allows taste-testing until 17:00. You can try 3 types for ¥700. And of course, if there’s one you tried that you really liked, you can buy it there and then. So sip, scrutinise, and select!

“Please try this one first. It is wine, but it’s like a lemon sour,” explained Ueno, recommending that Ainyan first try the Yamanashi  Delaware Sparkling.

Soak up all the notes of the drink by having a good smell first before taking a small sip. “Smells really good. This sourness really is like a lemon sour! I wonder why?” said Ainyan.

 

This wine uses premature grapes which gives the wine a sour taste. The sourness of this wine can play the part of lemons, so it’s best paired with fried foods or meals with chicken in them.

The second drink was the Yamagata Delaware Muroka. It’s an unfiltered wine made from completely ripened Yamagata Delaware grapes.

 

Unfiltered means that the filtration process to take out visible solids and such is not used. This gives it a slightly cloudy appearance and an exquisite taste that’s somewhere between wine and juice.

Left: Unfiltered Yamagata Delaware / Right: Filtered Yamagata Delaware

For the third glass, Ainyan ordered the filtered Yamagata Delaware to test the difference between it and the unfiltered version.

“The filtered one has a good balance of flavours and is refreshing. The unfiltered one has a smooth juiciness to it. They’re both delicious, but I like the unfiltered one more!” said Ainyan.

Her fourth glass was an unfiltered red wine: the East Bay Assemblage Red B.

The grapes used are a combination from Hokkaido, Nagano, and Aomori. It really is an assemblage!

“The red wine has such a different taste and colour depending on the type too! This dark red wine is close to what I usually drink!” said Ainyan with a happy smile.

At the end of the session, Ainyan had tried 10 wines and bought two bottles! She was delighted with her experience, saying: “I was surprised how different each and every one of the wines I tried at Fukagawa Winery Tokyo were. I think I’m getting hooked on the appeal of unfiltered, natural wines.”

 

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, now is the season to indulge in wine. If you’re in Tokyo this December, pay a visit to Fukagawa Winery Tokyo for a full wine experience.

 

 

Writer：Yuki Yokoo

Photographer：Kayo Sekiguchi

 

Japan’s favourite holiday Golden Week technically starts on Saturday 27th April. This year, the holiday stretches over a long 10 days and I’m sure there’s many of you who will be taking the bullet train to travel or to visit your families! That’s where Tokyo Station’s best bento lunch rankings come in handy!

 

Gransta

 

1st place: Shrimp, crab & salmon bento (Tsukiji Sushi Sei, Marusei) ¥1,250 (price after tax)

This bento is packed with salmon and shrimp and pieces of crab meat. It’s quite popular amongst girls!

 

2nd place: Beef in sweet ankake sauce served with fried rice (KAMONKA) ¥741  (price after tax)

3rd: place Ginger-fried pork bento (Asakusa Teppantei) ¥1,190 (price after tax)

Ecute Tokyo

1st place: Large hamburg steak with kinako pork katsu bento (TSUBAME GRILL DELI)  ¥1,280  (price after tax)

You can enjoy both TSUBAME GRILL DELI’s popular hamburg steak and pork katsu in one hearty serving!

※ Limited to Ecute Tokyo, only 50 of these bentos will be sold every day.

2nd place: Hifumi bento (Furusato ryouri Fukuzen) ¥1,350  (price after tax)

 

Extra:

Tokyo station bento: Nihombashi Daimasu, Tokyo  ¥1,680  (price after tax)

If you’re looking for the perfect Tokyo ekiben (station-bought lunch box), this is it! It comes in a box with a beautiful Tokyo station print and retro wrapping. The contents are also delicious and carefully made, packed with the special flavours of an experienced bento-making shop.

 

Pop by to discover these lunches and enjoy the holidays!

 

 

NAKED Inc. and Namco Limited have teamed up to open a non-alcoholic bar that takes on the appearance of a picture book. Ehon no Naka no BAR opened on February 28th and will stay open for a limited period of time.

The bar is conceived around the concept of your movements initiating events that move you to the core. Aimed at working women in their 20s and 30s, they serve food, drink and healing.

 

Themed on a mysterious forest locked inside of a picture book, NAKED bring the world of the book to life with projection mapping and sensing technology. The interactive images projected change with people’s movements.“

Place your hands on the table to bloom flowers or hold them out to create ripples in a lake. When you put your plate on the table, birds will approach you. And there’s plenty more where that came form. Enjoy a ‘mocktail’ (non-alcoholic cocktail) and you’re plunged into an immersive digital world.

 

Immersive yourself in an extraordinary environment that’ll really have you thinking you’re inside of a picture book.

 

Tokyo Station is a station used by many tourists. When you visit Tokyo, of course, you will want to buy some souvenirs. But you may wonder, what souvenirs are “good” Tokyo souvenirs?

In this article, the staff of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center, who love to travel, will introduce to you some recommended souvenirs which can be bought in and around Tokyo Station.

“Ohana no Babaroa Ball Cake”recommended by our Spanish staff, Luki.

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I am sure that this gift is suitable to be given to women who loves flowers.

The product uses eatable flowers and has a gorgeous looking/splendid taste.

 

 

“Torotoro Yaki Cup Cheese” recommended by our Hong Konger staff, Minimal.

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A very popular product where some days about 4,000 pieces are sold in a day! The combination of the melty cream cheese and crunchy cookie tart is awesome.

You can enjoy the product by heating it or cooling it.

 

“Siretoco Doughnut”recommdend by our Chinese-speaking staff, Banako

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Many cute animals are place on top of a doughnut and of course, the doughnuts taste good.

Each animal is very cute and there are Tokyo Station-limited variations!

 

 

“Tokyo Banana – Banana Yogurt Flavor” recommended by the Miss ID Semi-Finalist, Midori.

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Did you know that a new version of Tokyo Banana (a very famous sweets item of Tokyo), a collaborative item with the panda cub in Ueno Zoo called Xiang Xiang, was released!?

The flavor of the product is banana & yogurt. Eating this item will feel a bit “mottainai”to eat. That is, it looks too cute to be eaten because the illustration of the panda cub is so cute!

 

 

 

“Gomatamago” recommended by our English-speaking staff, Ellie.

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This sweets item is a standard souvenir of Tokyo. The black sesame paste, and black sesame jam are wrapped inside a castella sponge cake and the whole cake is coated with a white chocolate.

The splendid harmony of the 4 layers is addictive. The shape of the product which looks like an egg is very cute♡ The name, Gomatamago means, “goma” = “sesame” and “tamago”=”egg.”

 

 

“Tokyo Hiyoko” recommended by the director of MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Shiota.

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A standard Tokyo souvenir dessert comprised of a sweet bean jam wrapped in a soft dough.

Don’t miss the various of flavors which are sold for a limited time offers!

 

 

How did you like our MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff recommended Tokyo souvenirs? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which Tokyo souvenir to buy. Let’s have fun in Tokyo!

 

Daimaru is one of Japan’s most well-known department chain stores that sells everything from clothing, accessories, food and more. The Tokyo branch can be found at Tokyo Station. Every year you see lots of people scrambling to seek out a Tokyo gift on the ground floor and first floor of the shop where they sell both traditional Japanese and western confectioneries.

 

2018 is the Year of the Dog on the Chinese zodiac, which is good news because a whopping 50 dog-themed gifts have been announced at Daimaru to welcome the New Year. Whether you’re looking for a New Year’s gift or something for your loved one, we’re going to show you the best 6 items on the list and the stores selling them, so you know where you need to go in Tokyo Daimaru.

 

Mozoroff: New Year’s Welcome Denmark Cream Cheese Cake (Dog) – ￥1,080

Mozoroff’s popular cheesecake has had a little makeover to make it appropriate for 2018: a dog version!

 

 

Minamoto Kitchoan: Ema Fukushourai – ￥1,296

This set comes with doggy design black soy beans stuffed in sweet bean jelly and melt-in-the-mouth New Year’s dog sweets (for you, not your dog!) Fukushourai means they will bring you good fortune, and they come with an ema which is a Japanese wooden plaque.

 

 

Kanou Shojuan: Kanou Shojuan Shichifukujin – ￥2,700

The shichifukujin are the seven gods of luck and good fortune. This little set contains seven different New Year’s good-luck confectioneries such as porgies, lotus root, and chestnut natto. Best of all, they come boxed in the takarabune, the treasure ship that bears the seven lucky gods.

 

 

Ryoguchiya Korekiyo: New Year’s Sweet Bean Jelly Gyodaika (2 incl.) – ￥1,836

Contains a set of 2 ‘saogashi,’ a rectangular shaped Japanese sweet, to welcome the New Year.

 

 

Funabashiya: New Year’s Saichuu (Dog) – ￥1,850

Comes with a set of 4 dog-shaped and 2 round snacks, all filled with large-grained adzuki bean paste from Hokkaido.

 

 

Toraya: New Year’s Sweet Bean Jelly – ￥3,240

Packaged in small limited edition packaging, the heart and skill of Toraya breathes through these sweet bean jelly treats.

 

We hope you get your hands on some year of the dog goodies for the New Year!

 

 

The souvenir dessert ranking “Tokyo Station Limited × This Year’s New Products” was announced by Tokyo Station City (Researched by The Tokyo Station City Committee).

 

First place: NY PERFECT CHEESE

This is a very popular dessert which sells about 15,000 packs per day. It is a dessert where you can enjoy the taste of cheese along with langue de chat(cat tongue) which has gouda cheese inside and white chocolate which has cream and cream cheese inside.

 

 

Second place: Yakitate Press Butter Sandwich

One piece / 170 yen (tax included) (Press Butter Sandwich / South Exit)

This is a very popular sweets item which was released in April of 2017 and sold about 150 thousand pieces to date. The product is only sold at the shop inside Tokyo Station and you can buy freshly baked product. When one eats this box-shaped crunchy cookie the thick and creamy butter- cream and the slightly salty butter-caramel melts inside one’s mouth.

 

 

Third place: Pudding Marble Chocolate Suica

16 pieces: 756 yen (tax included) (Pensta/Yaesu South Exit – beside the vending machine)

A marble chocolate shaped like the penguin printed on Suica cards. The case of the chocolate has a sticker of Suica on it. It is recommended for those of you who want to buy a unique souvenir.

 

Fourth place: Cookie Package

20 pieces Station-limited Package: 1,857 yen (tax included) (Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory/Keiyo Street)

Two packages including 10 cookies (salt & camembert cookie / honey & gorgonzola cookie) are wrapped with the Tokyo Station – Marunouchi limited packaging. This great variety of cookies will for sure make anyone happy to receive this gift.

 

 

Fifth place: Welcome☆TOKYO

1,580 yen (tax included) (Shiretoko Doghnut/Keiyo Street)

A “decoration doughnut” which was created based on the motif of the historical red bricks used in Tokyo Station – Marunouchi. The product comes with three unique doughnuts. The cute look of the product is gaining popularity.

 

Sixth place: Suica no Penguin Korokoro Cube

324 yen (tax included) (Waffle/cake specialized store R.L/GRANSTA)

“Korokoro Waffle Cube” is a popular baked dessert with sales of more than one million pieces per year. “Chocolate Caramel”has rich caramel textured chocolate chips inside. This sweets item is placed inside a cube-shaped box with an illustration of Suica’s penguin.

 

Seventh place: Tokyoeki Monaka

Six pieces: 1080 yen (tax included) (Miharado Main Store / GRANSTA)

This is a standard dessert of an established shop. The monaka (Japanese traditional dessert) of an established Japanese dessert shop which was opened in 1877 is very simple and sophisticated. The product does not use any additives and is a superb product where you can enjoy the sweetness and scent of the ingredients. The package of the product has an illustration of Tokyo Station – Marunouchi on it.

 

Eighth place: Gin no Suzu Sandwich Pancake Strawberry

297 yen (tax included) (Colombin / GRANSTA)

A sandwich-shaped, waffle pancake which has strawberry cream and fresh strawberries in it. “Matcha & Anko (sweet red bean paste)” is also recommendable.

 

Ninth place: Wa Rusk (Tokyo Station – Marunouchi package)

Ten pieces – 650 yen (tax included) (Waraku Beniya/ecute Tokyo)

The package of this “ecute Tokyo”-limited product has the design of Tokyo Station – Marunouchi. “Wa Rusk” uses rich tasting cultured butter.

 

Tenth place: Tokyo Custar

Six pieces: 2,700 yen (tax included) (ARDEUR / GRANSTA)

This is a rich-tasting custard pudding using raw cream. This pudding is softly boiled, so you can enjoy both the hard part and the soft part.

 

Tokyo Station is gathering much attention nowadays with its “Marunouchi Station Open Area” which was renewed on the 7^th of December. Let’s check out the souvenirs of Tokyo Station.

 

 

 

Naked will hold an exhibition titled, “Shisen de Hanasaku Art Ten” utilizing the latest AI technology, NEC the WISE*1.

 

The collaborative art works produced by NEC the WISE will be exhibited at the Gyoko Access Tunnel connected to Tokyo Station from the 13^th of November 2017 (Mon.) to the 26^th of November.

 “Shisen de Hana Saku Art Ten” is an experience-base event where the art works utilizing AI alters when viewed from different angles.

 

The scenes where flowers grow, and butterflies flutter around will be presented through the art works. A world where many forms of life connect to each other can be seen.

 

Precise art works are created based on Japanese painting styles. Colorful and lively stories such as flowers blooming and growing will be presented.

 

 The exhibition will be held at Gyoko Access Tunnel connected to Tokyo Station. Let’s experience this new form of art at the entrance to Tokyo.

 

 

 

Many visitors to the Hokuriku area enjoy fresh seafoods and the crab caught in the Sea of Japan. Crab is known as the king of Hokuriku’s seafood.

JR Higashi Nihon in cooperation with local autonomies and touring companies in the Tohoku area started this campaign from the 6^th of November when this season’s crab fishing became legal.

 

JR Higashi Nihon is promoting this “eat fresh crab” campaign with brilliant PR.

They posted ads with illustrations of crabs performing synchronized swimming in the Japan Sea on the wall and floors of the basement free path in Tokyo Marunouchi Station (11m long) and the stairs.

Some of the illustrations look different according to the angle you look at it and this gathering much attention.

 

Another brilliant ad can be seen in the video posted on YouTube. You can see crabs performing synchronized swimming rapidly. The speedy movements of the crabs remind us of the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

 

Campaign YouTube video “Crabs performing synchronized swimming in the Sea of Japan”

In coordination with this campaign, many ads of crabs can be seen in the storefronts of “Byu Plaza,” a touring counter located in the center of Tokyo Station – Yaesu.

Why not go to Tokyo Station to see the ads of the crabs?

It might be a good idea to visit the Hokuriku Area to eat crabs after enjoying the ads in Tokyo Station.

 

 

A limited time offer shop “Bonobono Shop” will be opened in “Ichiban Plaza” located inside Tokyo Station!

New products such as “Bonobono Relax ～Relax Series” and “Bonochan” will be released. Special “Bonobono” events will also be held.

【Amenities in two shops】
Customers who spend more than 1,000 yen at “Bonobono Shop” and “Fuji Television Shop Fujisan Tokyo Station Store” will be given an original can badge!

【Autograph session with Mikio Igarashi】

The creator of Bonobono and Bonochan, Mikio Igarashi will hold an autograph session!

【Bonobono Kunga Yattekuru！】

Bonobono Kun will come to “Bonobono Shop!” Let’s meet these cute characters.

A special “Bonochan” website was opened!

Information regarding the broadcasting of “Bonochan” programs, related products and the latest information can be checked at this web site.

 

Oita Prefecture in Kyusyu is known as the number one hot spring prefecture in Japan. Oita Prefecture is called “the hot spring prefecture – Oita” and the amount of hot spring water and the number of hot springs known to be No.1.

. The PR video “Shinfuro” broadcasted two years ago and last year gathered much attention but Oita has many other amazing sightseeing spots, indigenous products and delicious foods. In this column, I will introduce to you the sightseeing spots, products, art facilities and culture of Oita Prefecture.

 

-Sightseeing spots and experience in Oita-

Oita Prefecture Kokuto Peninsula Usa Area

Rokugo Manzan located in Kokuto Peninsula has been open for 1300 years. In commemoration of this, Kyusyu National Museum will hold a special exhibition which introduces the mystery of Rokugo Manzan which is known as the birthplace of syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism. The exhibition exhibits rare cultural assets including four important cultural properties. One of the important cultural properties is the Buddhist statue “Monju Senji Monju Bosatsu” which can be seen only once every 12 years.

 

 

Disclosing hidden cultural assets / light ups and special events

At each temple of Rokugo Manzan, a light-up event (two hours) will be held from the 28^th of October to the 9^th of December and food such as soup will be offered to visitors. Traditional performing arts such as Kagura can also be seen.

 

 

 

 

 

-Oita Prefecture’s sightseeing spots which are suitable for the autumn touring season-

“Yabakei” and “Kurushimashi Teien” are known as very famous sightseeing spots in Japan. “Yabakei” is the beauty spot of Nakatsushi. “Ichimoku Hakkei”

located in the center of “Yabakei,” a famous spot which is surrounded by huge rock mountains. The contrast of the rocks and autumn leaves is a must-see.

 “Goryo Momiji” can be seen when the autumn leaves in Yabakei fall. The sight of the tunnel of red leaves and the carpet of colorful leaves is so beautiful.

 “Kyu Kurushima Teien” is a beautiful sightseeing spot in Kusumachi. The garden was created in 1829 and consists of three small gardens. It is very exciting to think about the history of the garden while walking through it.

 

 “Sobo / Katamuki / Okue” located in Oita Prefecture and Miyazaki Prefecture is a treasure spot of rare animals and has a beautiful view and untouched nature. Many people are awed by its unique view which changes depending on the season. The location becomes very beautiful especially from mid October to late October. The location was designated as a UNESCO Eco Park which is an ideal place where nature and human society exist together in a peaceful manner.

“Kyusuikei” in Kusugun Kusucho has a huge cliff with a length of about 2km. Natural forests and beautiful canyons can be seen in this spot. The view from “Kue ‘Yume’ Otsuribashi” is very beautiful. The spot is packed with many climbers during the autumn season.

 

 

 

The Mini Yonku (Japanese racing car toy) club will hold a race (elementary school children can participate in this event)

“THMF Hitahashiri,” a Mini Yonku club set up a racing course in Hitashi. Elementary school students can use the racing course for free and enjoy this event together with adults. The racing course holds an event where visitors can play with Mini Yonkus handed out for free. An “elementary school students-limited race” is held every Sunday from 14:00 and a night race is held every second and fourth Saturday.

 

 

 

-Sports experience in Oita-

Rugby is gaining much popularity nowadays!!

Oita Prefecture is where the final match of the world rugby tournament is to be held. The 5^th match of the league of Japan Rugby Top League 2017-2018 will be held at Oita Ginko Dome on the 24^th of September (Sat.). Many people are awaiting a fierce battle.

 

 

Oita×Kumamoto “Baitoku Campaign” will be offered!

After the earthquake of Kumamoto, Oita and Kumamoto are working actively to re-establish the areas. So, Beppu and Aso will hold “Baitabi Campaign”

On October 3^rd (Tue.) Kumamon and Mejiron (mascots) will appear in the Kansai area. They will participate in events such as in central square in the JR Osaka Station City Atrium.

 

 

 

 

-Foods and events of Oita-

“Oita Kurafeshu 2017” is an event at which shochu (Japanese alcohol) and nihonshu (Japanese sake) can be enjoyed.

“Oita Kurafeshu 2017” is an event created under the concept of “the entertainment of sake” at Osakashi kitaku / Hotel Hankyu International.

They will offer full-fledged shochu and nihonshu made by various kuramotos (sake breweries). You can enjoy the allurement of Oita through Oita’s foods and drinks including sake and local dishes.

 

 

 “Oita Kabosu Fair in GINZA” at which food items using kabosu (a type of citrus fruit) can be enjoyed.

This fair which offers kabosu produced in Oita will be held at Ginza. Bars, Japanese cuisine restaurants, sushi restaurants and French restaurants will be participating in the event. Let’s enjoy kabosu dishes created by topnotch restaurants in Ginza.

 

 

Eat and shout to release your stress! Yufuin Ushigui Zekkyo Taikai will be held.

“Yufuin Ushigui Zekkyo Taikai” has been held 43 times. After enjoying BBQ using lots of “Hoshu Yufuin Gyu”(beef) produced in vast grass farms, participants scream at the top of their lungs. The winner of this contest will be judged according to the volume of the scream and on how unique the content of the scream was.

 

 

“Oita Bungo Ushi’s” support shop “Sumibi to Wine”

“Sumibi to Wine” is a meat/wine specialty store which has eight branch stores in Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Oita Bungo Ushi (beef) is the brand beef of Oita which is healthy and has a high-quality taste, smell and texture. The “Kuju Yume Pork” and moule they offer are both produced in Oita.

 

 

 

The sky hot spring “CITY SPA Tenku” from which Beppu Port can be seen

“CITY SPA Tenku”

“CITY SPA Tenku” is a hot spring facility in “JR Oita City” near JR Oita Station. Since the hot spring is located 80m above ground, you can enjoy the view of Beppu Port, Takasami Mountain and Tsurumidake. They offer a natural, brown-colored hot spring which is called “natrium ammonium hydrogen salt hot spring.” The hot spring has a smooth texture.

 

Let’s enjoy the wonderful autumn in Oita that has many gorgeous spots.