The Japanese-English Fish Lexicon
As a country famed for its seafood, a lexicon on the countless varieties of fish you may encounter seemed to come in handy for English-speaking newcomers and long term residents alike.
Robert-Gilles Martineau
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Articles by Robert-Gilles Martineau
Cherry blossoms in and around Sumpu Castle, Shizuoka
When it comes to cherry blossom viewing, come early to Sumpu castle in Shizuoka for the splendid flowers.
Guinness World Record: Kappa collection in Yaizu City!
Shizuoka Prefecture holds quite a few world records, but none so unusual as: the biggest collection of Kappa in Yaizu City.
Ekiben: Japanese local gastronomy with railway lunch boxes
Ekiben is the abbreviation of Eki (station) and Bento (packed lunch), which has been around since the early days of the railroads at stations all over Japan.
Japan’s Unrivalled Cleanliness
Japan offers a daily life safety unlike any other country, a comfort bordering obsession, but above all, a level of hygiene above any norms.
Japanese Shinto shrines: And introduction to torii and other things
Shrines are one of Japan’s treasured places for photographers keen on capturing truly Japanese scenes.
Along the old Tokaido road: Utsunoya
Utsunoya was an intermediary stage along the Tokaido Route and nowadays you will find many examples of traditional inns in this small town.
JR Shinkansen and other railways in Shizuoka
There are many railway lines in Shizuoka Prefecture. They are certainly needed for a Prefecture where the population is almost the same as New Zealand.
Kanaya Tea Festival, Shimada
The Kanaya Tea Festival, which is only held every two years, is the most important festival held in Shimade and is an event you do not want to miss!
Urban Art: An Introduction to Japanese Manhole Covers
Many are surprised to discover artistically designed manhole covers of all kinds as they walk urban streets and even villages lanes.
Beer Trial: Mein Schloss Brewery and Restaurant, Hamamatsu
Craft Beer Brewery and Restaurant in Hamamatsu city – Mein Schloss Brewery and Restaurant.
Ramen Restaurant: Tsurutaya in Aoi Ku, Shizuoka
Tsurutaya has at last opened its second ramen restaurant in Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City.
Izakaya in Shizuoka Prefecture (and ranking): Mansouya
A brand new izakaya was born very recently and is acquiring a very big reputation all over Shizuoka: Mansouya.
Izakaya In Shizuoka Prefecture (and ranking): Hinayoshi
The izakaya Hinayoshi features an incredible list of 50 different sake, including about 25 from Shizuoka Prefecture, an unending list of shochu, awamori and umeshu.
