After taking the Torokko train from Kyoto Saga Station and returning to Arashiyama Station, I explored Ogurayama Pond and naturally passed through the bamboo forest. As I walked through the highlighted bamboo forest in the Arashiyama area, lunchtime approached. Before arriving in Arashiyama, I had listed a few restaurants to check out, and I decided to visit the restaurant “Kijuro,” ...
Japanese people have a significant love for eel. Eel is sometimes treated as a freshwater eel, and distinctions are made based on quality. There are various ways to prepare and enjoy eel, and “Hitsumabushi” is a relatively expensive eel rice bowl dish. It was the last day of a 4-day, 5-night trip to Tokyo. After checking out from the hotel ...
In the past, the Noryangjin area was a popular spot for civil service exam takers. As the craze for civil service exams grew, it was easy to find academies offering classes for exam preparation, turning Noryangjin into a bustling hub for students from all over the country. While online classes have become the norm, and the fervor for civil service ...
Near Yeongdeungpo District Office, you can find a variety of great restaurants. Being in the vicinity of a government office, it’s natural for a commercial area to form with numerous dining options. This time, I visited a restaurant called “Yugane Haejangguk” because the signboard read “Specialty in Oyster Rice Soup.” “Yeongdeungpo District Office Oyster Rice Soup Specialty: Yugane Haejangguk” While ...
Mulwang Lake (Mulwang Reservoir) is a great place to visit in the Siheung and Ansan area. It may not be fully developed as a park like Ilsan Lake Park or Gwanggyo Lake Park, but it boasts its own unique charm. The unspoiled feel of the undeveloped reservoir actually brings a calming and genuine atmosphere. Around Mulwang Reservoir, you can find ...