It’s a lovely island, no doubt about that. But you’ve got to know a grim fact that lies behind it. Let us be brave and face the shadow cast on this enchanting island. In this photo is a former power station built for the army’s poison gas plant operating during WWⅡ. Don’t worry you’ll be … Read more →

Sake brewing in Saijo is over in March every year. Rice steamers are rinsed and put away, meaning all jobs of the season are done. But a beautiful season has come and it’s good for taking a walk. Visit Saijo and chill. Taste some sake or enjoy coffee and cake at a cafe which was … Read more →

Interested in dining at a Japanese restaurant located in a former Sake brewery building? The restaurant named Shinsuke serves excellent Japanese cuisine. Here’s just part of the lunch served there. You can choose either a 1500 or 2000 yen set.