Overview
Nishi-izu, with stellar views of Mt. Fuji, is located on the western coast of the Izu Peninsula. Geopark sites with strata formed by an undersea volcano are reachable on foot or by boat. The neighboring town of Matsuzaki is known for its beautiful townscape featuring buildings with distinctive Namako plaster walls. Kote-e artworks created with plaster by Matsuzaki craftsman-turned-artist, Chohachi Irie, are also a must-see in this town. Matsuzaki is the largest production region of salt-pickled sakura leaves. We visit people in the industry and hear about the appeal of the leaves. On Journeys in Japan, traveler Leina Bambino explores the culture nurtured in a small port town and the beauty of Nishi-izu.
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10 - 1Kamioka: Pedaling Ahead to the Past January 08, 2019 -
10 - 2Chugei, Kochi: Exploring the Yuzu Road February 05, 2019
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10 - 3Nichinan: A Port City Reviving February 12, 2019
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10 - 4Tottori: Crab Lover's Paradise February 19, 2019
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10 - 5Nagahama: Heading North Along Lake Biwa February 26, 2019
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10 - 6Iheya: Peaceful Winter Getaway March 05, 2019
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10 - 7Kikuchi: Slow Food, Slow Travel March 12, 2019
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10 - 8Okinawa: Architecture of History and Tradition March 19, 2019 -
10 - 9Iojima: A Volcanic Island with a Passion for Rhythm March 26, 2019
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10 - 10Gliding Hokkaido's Powder April 02, 2019
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10 - 11Minami-Uonuma: Weaving New Snow Country Tales April 09, 2019
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10 - 12Oku-Echizen: Abundance and Tranquility April 23, 2019
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10 - 13Road Tripping Around Miyazaki May 07, 2019
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10 - 14Tateyama: Wondrous Underwater Encounters May 14, 2019
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10 - 15Iga: Keeping the Ninja Tradition Alive May 21, 2019
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10 - 16Hieizan: Mother Mountain of Eternal Prayer May 28, 2019
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10 - 17Uchiko: Epic Kite Battle June 11, 2019
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10 - 18Yamaguchi: Landscapes and Their Stories June 18, 2019
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10 - 19Nishi-Izu, Hidden Gem June 25, 2019
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10 - 20Shizuoka: Wonderland of Green Tea July 02, 2019
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10 - 21Hachimantai: Timeless Landscape, Healing Water July 30, 2019
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10 - 22Tonami: The Winds of Change August 06, 2019
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10 - 23Mt. Hakusan: Sacred Peak of Natural Beauty August 13, 2019
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10 - 24Sawara: Festival Floats Keeping Ties Alive August 20, 2019
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10 - 25Steel City Muroran and Its Hidden Charms September 03, 2019
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10 - 26Izumo: The Heart of the Japanese Spirit September 17, 2019
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10 - 27Iwate: Blazing a Trail to the Future September 24, 2019
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10 - 28Rausu: Coexistence with Nature's Bounty October 01, 2019
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10 - 29Kagawa: Stepping into the Past October 08, 2019
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10 - 30Nakanojo: The Force of Art and Nature October 22, 2019
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10 - 31Yamanashi: Escaping the Heat by the Katsura River November 05, 2019
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10 - 32Kishiwada Danjiri Festival: Thrills and Local Pride November 12, 2019
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10 - 33New Wind Blowing in Iwamizawa November 19, 2019
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10 - 34Ise: Pilgrimage to the Heart of Japan November 26, 2019
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10 - 35Nanyo: From Wheels to Wings December 03, 2019 -
10 - 36Osaka: The Architecture of a Vibrant Metropolis December 10, 2019 -
10 - 37Climbing Fun on Sacred Mt. Myogi December 24, 2019