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trivia-jp · 4 months

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津軽半島青森の名所

津軽半島（つがるはんとう）は、青森県の最北端に位置し、津軽海峡に突き出した半島です。その特徴と魅力を以下に挙げます。 1. 自然の美豊かな自然が広がり、山々や海岸線、田園風景が特徴です。特に秋の紅葉や海の景色が美しく、四季折々の風景を楽しむことができます。 2. 観光地津軽半島には魅力的な観光地が点在しており、大鰐温泉や五所川原市の観光地、西津軽郡の海岸沿いの風景などが人気です。 3. 歴史と文化津軽地方は歴史や伝統文化が豊かであり、津軽三味線や津軽弁といった地域独特の文化が根付いています。また、津軽の城下町や歴史的建造物も見所です。 4. 食文化海に近い立地から新鮮な海産物が豊富��あり、特に津軽海峡を渡って北海道から流れ着く「津軽富士」と呼ばれる魚介類が有名です。 5. アクティビティ自然環境を活かしたアウトドアスポーツや釣り、温泉など、様々なアクティビティを楽しむことができます。

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Tsugaru Peninsula Aomori famous places

Tsugaru Peninsula is located at the northernmost tip of Aomori Prefecture and is a peninsula that juts out into the Tsugaru Strait. Its features and charms are listed below. 1. Natural beauty It is surrounded by a rich natural environment, characterized by mountains, coastlines, and rural landscapes. The autumn leaves and sea views are especially beautiful, and you can enjoy the scenery of each season. 2. Tourist destinations The Tsugaru Peninsula is dotted with attractive sightseeing spots, such as Owani Onsen, Goshogawara City, and the coastal scenery of Nishi-Tsugaru District. 3. History and Culture The Tsugaru region is rich in history and traditional culture, and unique local culture such as the Tsugaru Shamisen and Tsugaru dialect are deeply rooted. Tsugaru's castle town and historical buildings are also worth seeing. 4. Food culture Due to its location near the sea, there is an abundance of fresh seafood, and it is especially famous for the seafood called ``Tsugaru Fuji'' that crosses the Tsugaru Strait from Hokkaido. 5. Activities You can enjoy a variety of activities that take advantage of the natural environment, such as outdoor sports, fishing, and hot springs.

#津軽半島 #青森の名所 #Tsugaru Peninsula #Aomori famous places #日本のトリビア #Japanese Trivia

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redsamuraiii · 1 year

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5 New J-Dramas on Netflix You Could Watch

Looking for new J-dramas to watch after First Love : Hatsukoi? Here are 5 J-dramas that have been released recently in 2023!

1) The Makanai : Cooking for the Maiko House

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Sumire (Natsuko Deguchi) and Kiyo (Nana Mori) are best friends from Aomori Prefecture who travels all the way to Kyoto to fulfil their dreams of becoming a Maiko, working in the Geisha district of Gion!

While Sumire has the talent and gracefulness to be one, Kiyo struggles to be one but discovers that her calling is elsewhere due to her excellent cooking skills which make the other Maiko craves for more!

It’s a relaxing slice of life drama which follows the lives of the two girls and the others they befriend and work with at the Maiko house which gives you a glimpse into their daily lives in the famous Kyoto!

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2) From Me to You

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Sawako (Sara Minami) is a shy and quiet student who strikes fear in the hearts of her classmates with her gloomy outlook that resembles the ghost, Sadako, that they nicknamed her as such.

It changes when the popular student, Shota (Oji Suzuka) took notice of her and befriends her, not wanting her to be left out from the rest, which eventually caused him to fell in love with her.

It’s a healing high school romance which beautiful sceneries are enough to captivate you throughout the show which follows Sawako’s journey in making friends and have a social life like everyone else.

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3) The Full Time Wife Escapist

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Mikuri (Yui Aragaki) is a contract worker who struggles to find a permanent job despite having a degree. She takes on a part time job as a housekeeper where she work for the workaholic IT engineer, Hiramasa (Gen Hoshino).

Hiramasa is impressed by her work that he offered her a full time job as his housekeeper which she accepted as it’s less stressful than her office job. A series of events leads them to a contract marriage which benefit them both.

It’s a romance comedy about a fake marriage out of convenience to please their parents but their friends know something is up which leads to hilarious shenanigans on all sides as the two began to actually fall for one another.

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4) Heaven and Hell : Soul Exchange

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Ayako (Haruka Ayase) is a dedicated detective who stops at nothing to seek justice and ensure criminals are placed behind bars, until she goes after a cunning criminal, Haruto (Issei Takahashi) who always get away.

Haruto is an influential company director by day but a serial killer by night. Right before Ayako arrest Haruto under the full moon, their bodies are mysteriously swapped and realised the tables have turned.

It’s an intriguing crime thriller where the two tries to outwit the other while they try to get to the bottom of the mystery of how or why the switch happened, which leads back to Haruto’s secret past.

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5) Invisible

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Shimura (Issei Takahashi) is a ruthless detective who resorts to any methods to arrest criminals that he was demoted to a special investigation team that works on unsolved cases where he had to work with a criminal, Kiriko.

Kiriko (Ko Shibasaki), known as Invisible, is a crime coordinator of the underworld who mediates transactions for organised crime. She is like a police contact that knows the who, where, what and how of the criminal world.

Although Shimura is known to do anything to arrest criminals, working with one is the last thing he’d expect to do as a police officer and he still doesn’t trust her although she finds his methods amusing and interesting.

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tollingreminiscentbells · 6 hours

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This is not my usual tumblr nonsense, but I was talking to someone on the ferry back to Aomori about places in Japan that I particularly love. So in case any of you are planning a trip, in no particular order, these are my current top 5 places in Japan.

Ise, Mie Prefecture (location of the Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shinto site. Visit the outer and inner shrines, check out the Meoto Iwa/married rocks, eat udon and mochi, and buy some pearls.)

Iya Valley, Tokushima Prefecture (one of the most remote places in Japan. Take a river cruise through the Oboke Gorge, visit a historic village, walk across one of the vine bridges, and eat soba. Caveat: best experienced with a car.)

Yamagata, Yamagata Prefecture (walk up the 1,000 steps to Yama-Dera, relax at Ginzan Onsen or Zao Onsen, go to the Three Mountains of Dewa, eat beef and cherries, if they're in season. If it's winter and this is your thing: ski.)

Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture (visit Matsumoto Castle, which is original not a reconstruction, go to the art museum and the ukiyo-e museum, check out the historic shopping streets, cafe hop, eat oyaki and soba.)

Hakodate, Hokkaido Prefecture (see the view from Mt. Hakodate, check out Motomachi, the old European quarter, walk around Goryokaku Park, eat seafood at the morning market, and don't skip the milk flavor ice cream. Hokkaido is famous for dairy.)

You may have noticed that there are food recommendations attached to all of them. Everywhere in Japan has at least one local speciality that you are contractually obligated to eat. I don't make the rules.

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royumijapon · 1 year

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Aomori, Ancient History and Nature

Aomori is the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main island, Honshu, in the region called Tohoku. A gem relatively unexplored by tourists but offering dreamy natural landscapes and virgin forests, the country’s most delicious apples, pictorial art in the rice fields, higher quality sake drinks, gourmet seafood, unique festivals, historical and natural treasures of humanity, and winter sports for the more active.

Several of Aomori ‘s attractions are located in its capital city of the same name, the most famous being the Nebuta Matsuri , a festival that takes place from August 2 to 7 each year . In this popular summer festival, huge colorful “floating” lamps are paraded through the streets and displayed with great pride. Each of these lamps takes a year to build, and they typically feature themes from Japanese mythology or even pop culture.

And if it is not possible for us to visit Aomori during August, it is possible to enjoy the spirit of this festival and admire elements of it, in the Nebuta Warasse museum, located in the civic center of the city. This artistic space displays various lamps used in previous festivals, as well as performances by musicians and dancers involved in the festival on weekends and holidays.

Honoring its impeccable sea and wonderful marine fauna, the Furukawa and Augu markets offer its visitors the highest quality marine products, frequently exported with the highest gourmet index. And if you prefer flavors closer to the earth, you can’t stop trying the delicious Aomori apples, famous throughout Japan.

#japan #aomori #travel #history #nature #culture

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popculturebee · 4 months

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Ohayo! If you’ve been daydreaming of stepping into a land where delicate, pink petals rain from above and blanket the ground below, you're in the right place. Japan, home of the magical phenomenon known as 'sakura', never ceases to captivate with its iconic cherry blossom season. Get ready to venture with me through the top ten locations for the cherry blossom spectacle.

1. Yoshino, Nara

Our first pit-stop, Yoshino, is a stunning mountainous region awash with over 30,000 cherry trees. Yes, you read that correctly! Can you imagine a better way to commence your cherry blossom chase?

2. Shinjuku Gyoen, Tokyo

Next, we swing by the heart of Tokyo, landing at Shinjuku Gyoen. The park hosts not just one, but multiple varieties of cherry trees. No matter when you arrive during the season, you'll catch some blossoms in their prime.

3. Hirosaki Castle Park, Aomori

Famed for its vibrant Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival), Hirosaki Castle Park is the stuff dreams are made of. The castle, pond, and of course, breathtaking cherry blossom trees make perfect postcard material. Don't forget to spot petal-filled boats gently floating on the castle's moats!

4. Ueno Park, Tokyo

A combination like no other – Ueno Park houses both stunning sakura trees and intriguing museums. An afternoon under the cherry blossom canopy here is time well spent.

5. Himeji Castle, Hyogo

Majestic is the word when we talk about Himeji Castle during sakura season. The striking white castle surrounded by cherry blossoms creates an ethereal scene that belongs on the canvas of a master painter.

6. Maruyama Park, Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's old capital, invites visitors to Maruyama Park to see Japan's most famous (and huge!) weeping cherry tree. Trust me, it's a sight to behold, especially at night when it's illuminated against the dark sky.

7. Lake Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko

At Lake Kawaguchi, you get two Japanese wonders in a single frame - the enchanting Mt. Fuji backdrop to your cherry blossom viewing! This picturesque destination is a gem you should definitely add to your bucket list.

8. Osaka Mint Bureau, Osaka

Osaka Mint Bureau with its cherry garden will be your love-at-first-sight spot. Only open for one week in April, it parades late-blooming yaezakura trees, featuring blossoms with more petals than the common somei yoshino trees.

9. Kanazawa Castle, Kanazawa

Kanazawa Castle, another location where enchanting sakura landscapes weave magic. The Kenroku-en Garden located next to the castle is a spectacle of mellow pink and white hues of cherry blossoms in spring.

10. Takato Castle Park, Nagano

Ending our list on a high is Takato Castle Park, no less than a grand finale for your sakura pursuit. Renowned as one of Japan's top three cherry blossom spots, it's truly a paradise for sakura lovers.

Setting out on this cherry blossom journey is like stepping into a sensory painting of delicate pinks and whites, lively outdoor festivals, and joy-filled 'hanami' picnics. So brace yourself, Japan's iconic sakura season waits for no one. Gear up, and hop on this ethereal journey that celebrates the transient beauty of nature. And remember, as the cherry blossoms teach us, life is breathtakingly beautiful, but it is also incredibly fleeting, so enjoy every moment!FOLLOW FOR MORE WWW.AABEE.IN

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lagycart · 1 year

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tokyo tohoku trip - day 4.

waking up early morning after a good sleep, we enjoyed another scrumptious buffet breakfast at the resort, i really do love all the food options they offer, japanese variety is just so good, and the western side is amazing too, fresh ingredients and also cooked in very appetizing and delicious ways.

before checking out, we had to also visit the other onsen that is a short walk away from the main buildings, as both my friend and i love onsen so so much, this onsen is an indoor one, and it is also very very comfortable to soak yourself in and just chill. i really can’t get enough of onsen.

our destination is morioka in iwate prefacture, which is south of aomori. the shinkansen ride is comfortable and we were very surprised to still see snow when we arriived, as my friend has lived here many years during her studies, this place almost never snows although the weather gets cold. snow did make the town scenery much more beautiful and aesthetic though.

our lunch place is a popular and iconic noodle place - pairon 白龍本店, which sells jyajyamen, a variety of black sauce noodles 炸酱面, which originates from china. the noodle they used is thick and fat, has a chewy texture which is enjoyable. they put lots of green onions and cucumber with the meat sauce. meat sauce is quite salty though. mix it all up and you may slurp your noodles away, the store do provide aprons to protect your clothes from the black sauce. when you have about two or three bites left, you may hand your bowl back to the staff and they will add soup to your remaining noodles. it is interesting to see how a simple noodle dish transform in order to allow customers to enjoy the different ways of having noodles. it is worth trying this once as it is one of the three famous noodles in morioka.

after lunch, we decided to stroll around the town, the sakurayama jinja 桜山神社 is just a few minutes walk away and the place is so picturesque and great for photos and just to enjoy the beautiful scenery. the river side view is also amazing, simply covered with lots and lots of snow, it was somewhat calming and relaxing and everywhere you see, it looks like a wallpaper. we visited a local sake brewery 酒蔵あさ開 as well, to get some local sake as souvenir. the staff here is very friendly and we tried a few sake while browsing, they also offer a tour if you make reservation in advance. after getting sake, we went to a cafe to relax, this is one of my friend’s recommendation as her favorite spot, 茶廊車門, we ordered coffee and just chit chat and watch snow from the window. the cafe interior is very old with lots of history, lots of miniature decorations which is interesting.

our last stop before leaving morioka is to have dinner at my friend’s favorite izakaya - MASS～かまどのある家・酒をよぶ食卓～. my friend did make a reservation in advance as space is very limited as well. the izakaya staff is very friendly and nice, we ordered lots of food based on their recommendations - sashimi, meat tartare, steamed vegetables, oden, fried fish, grilled pork, and hojicha ice cream too. the alcohol selection here is mainly japanese sake and soju. during the meal, my friend’s friend also came over to say hi as they have not seen each other for quite a long time, it was a great time chatting and get to know each other, it’s a super interesting and enjoyable night, completely stuffed and satisfied with the good food as well.

taking the shinkansen again, we travel towards south, while my friend is heading back to tokyo as she has some work to take care of, i stopped at sendai to stay a night and explore. i got to my hotel quite easily as i booked a place that is close to the station. then i went to the nearby convenient store to see what food and snacks they have to offer, as this is one of the charms of travelling to japan, visiting the convenient store. i bought some snacks for the night and decided to come back again tomorrow morning to get breakfast since i did see some interesting new food.

heading back to the hotel, the best way to unwind and relax is to soak in the bath. the hotel is really nice to also provide bath powder and other toiletries and coffee and tea options too, and they also provide pajamas which is super convenient, so i don’t have to bring pajamas in my suitcase, it helped to save luggage space.

to be continued...

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travelmagazine256 · 1 year

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10 Best Places to go Snowboarding in Japan

Japan is famous the world over for its first-class ski and snowboard resorts with exceptional facilities and diverse attractions. Known as the powder Mecca of the world, Japan is the snowiest place on earth with Aomori City (Hakkoda Mountain) receiving 26 feet of snow a year. It’s no wonder thousands of avid snowboarders make the pilgrimage to this mystical land with their snowboards, returning…

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unitypiner · 2 years

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Tengami fox shrine

TENGAMI FOX SHRINE FULL

TENGAMI FOX SHRINE SERIES

More details hereģ. Sasuke Inari Shrine Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture – A pleasant 20-25 minute walk north of the Great Buddha takes you to this quiet and tranquil place. These foxes have come from all over Japan and, having done their job of protecting their shrines (too old or broken?!), now rest here in retirement. Takayama Inari-Jinja Shrine Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture – Another one that requires some effort to get to but the reward is not just plentiful torii gates but a path leading down to the water lined with a long row of stone foxes in all different poses.

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At the rear of the main shrine are hundreds of stone foxes, some covered in moss, lining the perimeter and leading to another shrine packed full of white ceramic figurine foxes. Jozan Inari-Jinja Shrine Matsue, Shimane Prefecture – This shrine lies just beyond Matsue-jo castle but is within the moat and it’s grounds. Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin Motoakasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo – Although Inari is often associated with shrines, this Tokyo branch is actually a Buddhist temple with remnants of shrine influences such as the torii gates and hundreds of foxes on display! This is something of a hidden gem in Tokyo. Tourists come here for the sight of the many bright red torii gates meandering their way down towards the turquoise-blue ocean but there is a folkloric fox story relating to the place which goes back many decades and involves a white fox visiting a local fisherman in his sleep. Motonusumi Inari Shrine Nagato, Yamaguchi Prefecture – Not the easiest place to get to but well worth the effort. This shrine is one of the most popular tourist spots in all of Japan due to it’s never-ending torii gates that wind up the mountain. More details hereĨ. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Fushimi-ku, Kyoto – The most famous entry here. Look closely at the floor on entry and you can see some mysterious fox foot prints in the cement. Shōzoku Inari Jinja Kita-ku, Tokyo – A tiny shrine but a really important one as it marks the starting point for the annual Fox Pageant on New Years Eve. However, there is this major centre of Inari worship which can be the final port of call on an eight gods of fortune tour of the area. Anamori Inari Shrine Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo – Unless you live out here, it’s very rare that you’d come out this way for anything other than the nearby Haneda Airport. Luckily, there’s always time for a compilation post or two so here are the best fox-related shrines in Japan that I’ve been to thus far…ġ0. However, they’re mostly in Kyushu so with travel restrictions at the moment it might be a while until that trip is realised. Sad times indeed but there’s still a few more places I want to check out.

TENGAMI FOX SHRINE SERIES

The surprisingly successful ‘On The Fox Trail…’ series is pretty much on it’s last legs.

#Tengami fox shrine

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thekimonogallery · 3 years

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"Hiroshi Yoshida "Sakura Hachijo Hirosaki Castle" "Sakura Hachijo" is a series of works depicting Japanese cherry blossoms. The stage of this work is Hirosaki Castle, a famous place for cherry blossoms in Aomori Prefecture. The cherry blossoms in full bloom are boldly expressed by the castle tower." "70 years after his death Hiroshi Yoshida Exhibition" @ Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum [Official]@ 2021_hiroshi

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trivia-jp · 4 months

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白神山地（しらかみさんち）秋田の名所

白神山地（しらかみさんち）は、青森県と秋田県にまたがる、自然豊かな山岳地帯であり、ユネスコの世界自然遺産に登録されている地域です。以下に、白神山地の特徴と魅力をご紹介します。 1. 豊かな自然白神山地は原生林や渓谷、清流、滝などが広がり、特に豊かな樹林が多く、原生のブナ林が知られています。 2. ブナ林の美しさヨーロッパと東アジアにしか自生しないブナの原生林が広がり、四季折々の美しい景色を楽しむことができます。 3. トレッキングコース自然豊かな中でのトレッキングコースが整備されており、ハイキングや登山を楽しむことができます。 4. 清らかな水源白神山地は清らかな水源地でもあり、きれいな川や湧き水が豊富にあります。 5. 文化的な価値ブナの古木が豊かな自然環境とともに、地元の伝統的な文化や信仰とも結びついています。

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Shirakami Sanchi Akita's famous places

The Shirakami Mountains are a mountainous area straddling Aomori and Akita prefectures that is rich in nature and is registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Below, we will introduce the characteristics and charms of Shirakami-Sanchi. 1. Rich nature The Shirakami Mountains are full of virgin forests, valleys, clear streams, and waterfalls, and are especially known for their rich forests, including primeval beech forests. 2. Beauty of beech forest The primeval beech forest, which grows only in Europe and East Asia, spreads out, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of each season. 3. Trekking course There are trekking courses in the rich natural environment, where you can enjoy hiking and mountain climbing. 4. Pure water source Shirakami-Sanchi is also a source of clean water, with an abundance of clean rivers and spring water. 5. Cultural values Along with the natural environment, which is rich in old beech trees, it is also connected to local traditional culture and beliefs.

#白神山地 #秋田の名所 #Shirakami Sanchi #Akita's famous places #日本のトリビア #Japanese Trivia

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redsamuraiii · 2 years

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5 Summer Festivals in Japan

1) Nebuta Matsuri ねぶた祭 (Aomori)

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Held in Aomori Prefecture from August 2 to 7. The festival is known for its enormous lantern floats of up to nine meters high, made of painted washi paper over wire frames which takes a year to design and construct. They depict gods, historical samurai and mythical figures like the legendary beasts, Nebuta.

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2) Tokushima Awa Odori 阿波おどり (Shikoku)

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Held in Tokushima Prefecture during the Obon season from August 12 to 15. In the evening, the city center shuts down as the streets turn into a large dance stage where the performers dance down the streets for onlookers to see and join in the fun, there are also game and food stalls decorating the streets.

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3) Gion Matsuri 祇園祭 (Kyoto)

Pic by TokyoViews Also known as the festival of Yasaka Shrine which takes place throughout the whole month of July, where there are grand procession of floats, Yamaboko Junko during the day and Yoiyama in the evening. It dates back to 869 as a religious ceremony to appease the gods during the outbreak of an epidemic.

Source : Japan Guide

4) Hanabi 花火 (the most famous one in Kamakura)

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Hanabi means fireworkds, the festival originally meant to ward off evil sprits in ancient times is now held during the summer holidays in July and August. A festival that is widely portrayed in anime and dramas where people dressed in yukata come together to enjoy good food, fun games and beautiful fireworks.

Source : Japan Guide

5) Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 岸和田だんじり祭 (Osaka)

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Held in September in the city of Kishiwada in southern Osaka Prefecture. A 300-year-old tradition, Danjiri Matsuri (wooden float festival) brings a team from each of Kishiwada’s thirty-four neighborhoods together to compete by manually pulling their four-ton danjiri through the city’s streets.

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pinkyheaven · 4 years

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Reita: I accidentally saw some Aomori Hiba chips and bought them to try it out. The chips released their essential oil and I placed them on my work desk, I really like the calming scent 👍🏻

#Aomori Hiba #I won’t ever throw this away

(Aomori Hiba is a type of tree that is famous in Japan for revitalizing properties of its essential oil)

(January 15, 2020)

#reita #the gazette #reita instagram

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prism-rush · 5 years

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King of Prism Road to Shiny Seven Stars 2 Main Story translation

Good Afternoon! The Steamy Hot Spring Tag Battle

Since this is the second event in the Road to SSS series, you may want to read the first one if you haven’t yet:

Road to SSS 1 Main Story

Translators Notes: You also may want to watch episode 39 of Rainbow Live if you haven’t yet. (Even if you’ve never seen Rainbow Live before. Just watch it anyway trust me ahah.) I LOVE this event. Nothing happens in it. Haha no that’s not true. This event actually sets up the plot for the entire Road to SSS series of events. But before and after that it’s just a bunch of connecting scenes of the boys being boys. And that amazing ending!! It’s classic and even funnier than I remembered it being. This event is the kind of filler I could only dream of being able to see in the anime someday. Oh, and rock/paper (without scissors) is a way of making teams. That wasn’t a typo ahah.

(One morning, at the Edel Rose dorm…)

Leo: *yawn* Huh… it’s not even 5 am yet…?

(This keeps happening again and again lately. At first I was happy to think that maybe I’ve become a morning person.)

But waking up before my alarm goes off every morning has been making me feel tired during the day… Ohh.. And since I haven’t been sleeping well it’s been drying out my skin.

(Oh! Now that I think of it, I saw a special in a magazine about skin problems! It was called… Chronic Skin Trouble! Beware the Turning Point…)

C-Could it be!? No, No… it can’t be… I’m sure… probably… maybe….

O-Okay! Since I’m up anyway, I think I’ll go for a walk.

(Outside)

Yukinojo: Oh…? It looks kind of sickly…

But I suppose as its caregiver that’s my own fault…

Leo: Yuki-sama! Good morning. You’re up early.

Yukinojo: Leo. Good morning. You too.

Leo: I just woke up on my own for some reason. I haven’t been sleeping well lately…

Yukinojo: I see… Things have been hectic with the new school year. Maybe you built up some stress without realizing it?

Leo: Now that you mention it… I think you may be right, Yuki-sama. Are you tending to your bonsai tree?

Yukinojo: Yes. However, it’s not going too well. But I guess a bonsai can’t be built in a day…

Leo: ….?

(I don’t really know what he’s getting at, but Yuki-sama sure seems unhappy.)

Don’t worry! I’m sure Mr. Bonsai Tree will come to understand how much you care about him.

Yukinojo: Leo… Heheh, thank you.

Leo: N-No problem. It was nothing.

Minato: ~ ♪ Yup, almost time for harvest.

Leo: Minato-san! Good morning!

Minato: Saionji? Good morning. You’ve been waking up early recently.

Leo: Yeah, I have. For some reason I just can’t sleep well… *yawn*

Minato: If that’s the case then I’ll whip you up some black tea with freshly picked herbs! That will wake you right up.

Leo: Wow, this turned into my lucky morning! Thank you so much!

Minato: I’ll start making breakfast as soon as I’m done watering the garden.

Leo: Yay!

(Inside)

Kakeru: Hmmm… as usual the price of oil is high…. If the price of materials keeps rising it will drive up the price of commodities… Someone has got to do something before it’s too late….

Leo: (Wow…! Kakeru looks so serious when he’s reading the paper in the morning!)

Kakeru: Hm? What is it, Leo-kyun? If you keep staring at me with those pretty doe eyes of yours, you’re gonna make me blush ♪

Leo: Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to stare!

Kakeru: It’s no biggie. Would you like a glass, Leo-kyun? It’s veggie juice. They say a morning’s dose of vitamin C is good for your skin…

Leo: I’ll take it!

Kakeru: …Slow down there. Are you feeling a little sleepy? It looks like you’re starting to get bags under your eyes–

Leo: WAH! D… Don’t look…!

Taiga: …….

Kakeru: Hm? Was that…

Leo & Kakeru: Taiga-kun!? / The delinquent!

Kakeru: He’s always the one who sleeps in the latest. What’s he doing up so early? I smell something fishy….

Leo: And carrying such a big bag with him… He’s not just going out for a walk, is he….

Taiga: ….. *glances left and right*

*tip toe, tip toe*

Kakeru: Leo-kyun, what are you doing?

Leo: Ah! (I automatically hid myself like I was doing something sneaky!)

Taiga: ….Okay. I’m not forgetting anything am I?

(At around the same time, in the mountains somewhere)

Louis: Wow, look! All the green scenery is so beautiful!

Alexander: Yo. Louis Kisaragi. I’m gonna take a nap. So wake me up when we get there. Got it?

Louis: Hey, Alec-kun. What kind of a job do we have today again?

Alexander: Whaa? You forgot?

Louis: Eheh. Just kidding. I’m looking forward to the event today.

Alexander: ….. As usual I have no idea what’s going on in that head of yours.

Staff: Louis-san, Alec-san, we’ve almost arrived!

Alexander: Zzz….

Louis: Alec-kun, time to wake up. We’re getting close.

Alexander: …O.. Oh yeah… Hm? That mountain….

Louis: …Is that steam rising up?

Staff: Yes! This area is famous for hot springs!

Louis: Hot springs….

(Meanwhile…)

Kouji: Are you two ready?

Kazuki: All set! Hiro, don’t forget anything.

Hiro: Wait a sec, Kazuki. Why are you only telling me that.

Kouji: Ahah. It’s a little exciting to think the three of us are actually going on a road trip.

Kazuki: Haha that’s right. And this time we’re headed to…

Hiro: Ohoho. Well let’s get on the road already. To that oh so familiar place…

The Rainbow Hot Springs!

(Back at Edel Rose)

Taiga: (The waterfall where Kazuki-san did his training… If I go there, then maybe I too…)

I don’t have much money on hand. But as long as I can stay on the bus for as long as possible I should be able to get there somehow.

And I’ll make up the difference with walking. Determinated walking!

Kazuki-san! You’ll see! Someday I’ll catch up to you.. and then… I’ll overcome you!!

Leo: Hmm hmm hmm….

Kakeru: Leo, what’s wrong? You keep pacing back and forth.

Leo: There’s gotta be something going on with Taiga-kun! I just know he’s hiding something!

Shin: Kakeru-san, Leo-kun, good morning! *yawn*…

Yu: *yaaawn* Is breakfast ready yet…?

Kakeru: Shh! Be quiet you two!

Shin & Yu: ???

Leo: Could it be that Taiga-kun… is running away from Edel Rose!?

Kakeru: Running away!?

Shin: WHAAAT!? Taiga-kun is running away!? Since when did that happen!?

Yu: *yaaaawn* ..... Who’s running away?

Leo: Anyway, we have to stop him!!

(Concerned with Taiga’s suspicious behavior, the group secretly followed him…)

Yukinojo: A bus terminal… It seems whatever he’s sought out to do, he won’t be sticking around here…

Shin: But it doesn’t look like he’s getting on a bus to Aomori…

Minato: So he’s not going back home then.

Leo: C-Could it be he doesn’t want to be around us anymore…?

Kakeru: No, I doubt that…

Yu: I’m hungryyyy.

Yukinojo: Oh. It looks like he’s getting on a bus for Hida.

Leo: After him! Quickly!!

*sneaky sneaking*

Yu: Hey. If we get on the same bus as him he’s bound to see us.

Shin: W-We have to think fast or we’re gonna miss it!

Yukinojo: Okay then. Let’s use these old newspapers!

Leo: Mask your face!

Kakeru: Whatever you say… This is starting to get kinda fun.

(A few minutes later)

Taiga: *snoring*

Minato: He fell right asleep as soon as he got on the bus. It must have been tough getting up so early for him.

Yu: ….. We’re practically right next to him. How is it he still hasn’t noticed….

Kakeru: Out delinquent has got his cat-like “anti-social shield” blocking out the world around him running at full capacity ♪

Yu: …..

Shin: B-But anyway, it’s a good thing we were able to get away with this without being noticed.

Leo: I wonder how far he’s really planning on going…

Minato: We’ve really been riding for a good while now…

Kakeru: It’s been maybe about five hours.

Yu: I’m starving you guys.

Shin: Where are we headed to? I’ve never seen this place before…

Taiga: *snore* *sn…* …Ah! (Oh crap! I’m gonna miss my stop!)

Leo: Oh, Taiga’s up! He woke up and it looks like he’s getting off the bus!

Shin: This is…

Leo: Rainbow Hot Springs….?

Yukinojo: Hot springs! How excellent!!

Leo: I guess Taiga’s just coming for a bath….?

Minato: Secretly in the mountains, by himself…?

Bus driver: Everyone off who’s getting off! Door closing…

Yu: Hey hey hey we have to get off the bus too!

Kakeru: Hold up!

Leo: W… Wait for us!

Yukinojo: Leo, stop pushing me–

Minato: Ah, Tachibana now you’re pushing me–

*THUMPTHUMPTHUMP*

Shin: AHH no we’re falli–!

Everyone: …Ouch….

Taiga: ….Oh?

Everyone: ……Oh.

Taiga: What are you guys doing here!?

Leo: Taiga-kun! How terrible of you to abandon us all without saying a word!!

Taiga: WHA!?

Minato: Kougami! If something is troubling you, just talk and we’ll listen!

Kakeru: And if you’re looking for hot springs, I could recommend a way better place than this dump!

Taiga: ….What are you guys even talking about….

Shin: Um… well… see we were all worried about you running away from home and…

Taiga: Huh?

Everyone: (Ah, he said it!)

Taiga: Um, guys. I have no particular reason to run away.

Kakeru: Called it!

Yu: So it was all Leo’s misunderstanding?

Leo: B… But! Then what were you doing sneaking out so early in the morning?!

Taiga: Uh. About that…

Leo: About what?

Taiga: Well… the truth is…

………..

Everyone: …….?

Kakeru: Oh ho! Taiga-kyun is turning red!

Minato: Just like a bright red apple!

Yukinojo: Do you have a fever?

*touch*

Leo: W-W-Woah! He’s burning up!

Shin: Ahhh! We need to call a doctor!

Taiga: LAY! OFF!!!

Yu: Look, he’s got plenty of energy. So what’s the deal? You must have some sort of reason for coming this far out into the mountains.

Taiga: Yeah.

T…. This is the place where Kazuki did his training for the Prism King Cup….

Leo: Wow! So you heard about this place from Kazuki-san?

Taiga: …No, I just heard a rumor about it… So I decided I would try training here too.

Leo: So that’s it… Ahh! But you gave me such a fright! Sorry we all jumped to conclusions….

Taiga: It’s fine… Don’t sweat it.

Leo: But now we’ve all selfishly tagged along behind you and gotten in your way…

Kakeru: Leo-kyun, calm down. What Taiga really meant was “Thanks so much for worrying about me!” So no worries ♪

Taiga: ….Nobody asked you.

Yukinojo: But if you only had told us you were going to a hot spring, I could have brought my personal toiletries….

Kakeru: Yuki-chan, that’s what you’re upset about?

Minato: Well, well. Since we’re all here anyway, how about we all have a dip?

Yu: As long as we can get some food already!

(Inside)

Shin: Wow…! This is…

A five star hotel?

Yu: It does say that. The sign does. …Just the sign.

Yukinojo: Five… star… hotel…

Minato: The walls have cracks…

Taiga: ……

Kakeru: Oh my. It seems “Five Star” is just the name….

Leo: Ahah… But it’s kind of a delightfully mysterious place, isn’t it. This is fun.

(Despite their many concerns and various questions, the boys put away their luggage and headed to the hot springs…)

Minato: Wow… So Kazuki-san did his training way out here, huh?

Kakeru: Ahah. Check out at the seven kappa statues. They’re really funny-looking!

???: Good afternoon, everyone!

Shin: Huh? That voice…. !? Hiro-san!!

Kazuki: Woah, how’d you end up all the way out here, Taiga? You sure came a long way!

Taiga: KAZUKI-SAN!!!

Kouji: Look time, no see everyone.

Minato: Kouji-san! You too?

Yu: Whaaa!? What are you guys doing here…

Hiro: We came in when we heard some familiar voices. Eheh. How’s the water?

Kakeru: To think we’d run into all three members of Over the Rainbow in a place like this…

Taiga: Kazuki-san, why are you all here?!

Kazuki: Um. Uh yeah, about that…

Taiga: About what…?

Kazuki: Well, um, the thing is… Kouji and Hiro said they just really really wanted to see the place where I did my training! Ahahah!

Shin: …….

Yukinojo: …….

Leo: …….

Minato: …….. ?

Yu: …….

Taiga: Something’s off….

Kakeru: (…They’re hiding something.)

Hiro: Oh come on now. Let’s not harp on the details and just enjoy the bath together! …Ahhh… this place is just like I remember it. It hasn’t changed a bit.

Kouji: But we sure have. Things weren’t quite so relaxing the last time we were here.

Hiro: Ahaha… those old times…

Kazuki: Yeah! And to think that the three of us would find ourselves back here again! And that we’d come all the way here by Kouji’s car!

Everyone: Car?!

Yu: What?! Since when did you have time to get your license?!

Kouji: The genius songwriter Kouji Mihama doesn’t need to take a driving test more than once. ♪

Yu: Hmph! I could get a license easy-peasy. I could get one right now if I wanted to.

Minato: Oh… I’m sorry. Could it be the three of you actually came here to spend some quality time alone….?

Hiro: Well, that was the plan. But a hot spring with our beloved underclassmen is even more fun!

Kouji: That’s right. There’s nothing like getting naked to bring everyone closer together!

Kazuki: We haven’t all gotten together like this since Shin and Taiga’s entrance ceremony. Let’s take this opportunity to have a good time together!

Everyone: All right!

(Later)

Minato: Phew… That hot spring sure hit the spot.

Leo: There’s rainbow face lotion! “Make your skin shine in seven colors!” What does that do… !?

*clink, clank, clink, clank*

Yukinojo: Oh…!

*clink, clank, clink, clank*

Taiga: ……

Kakeru: Chan-Yuki, that massage chair is sure making some ominous sounds…!

Yukinojo: Hm? Yeah. But it feels so good. I’ll let you use it next.

Kakeru: Thanks, but no thanks. I’ll pass ☆

Yu: *gulp, gulp* ….Ah! There’s nothin’ like milk after a hot bath!

Kazuki: You bet! Fresh, chilled milk from a glass bottle is the best! Taiga, you want some?

Taiga: Okay! *gulp, gulp*

Kazuki: Hey, slow down! If you chug it all in one go you’ll choke!

Shin: Ah, Yu! Hold on a sec, you have kind of a milk mustache going on….

Yu: S.. Stop it! I can take care of it myself!

Kouji/Hiro: *smiling like idiots*

Shin: There, I got it!

Yu: …..Hey. What are you guys looking at?

Hiro: Huh? Kouji did you see something?

Kouji: Nothing, nothing. How about you?

Yu: Grrrr…. I can’t stand you guys.

Kazuki: ….Oh, it’s almost time. Where’s the remote control… Ah, here it is.

*click*

Shin: …..A press conference?

Tanaka (on TV): Tanaka.

Shin: Oh! I remember that guy from the Prism King Cup….!

Hiro: Ah, the announcement is finally starting! His opening statement just now was so gracious and dignified.

Shin: Huh? (What opening statement… was that it…? But I thought all he said was his name…?)

Tanaka: Tanaka!

Over the Rainbow: WHAT?!

Tanaka: Tanaka….!

Kazuki: A street style….

Tanaka: Tanaka.

Hiro: Duo tournament….

Tanaka: TA-NA-KA!

Kouji: Is about to be held!

Everyone: WHAAAAAAT?!

Shin: How can you tell?!

Hiro: Everyone here’s going to participate, right?

Kazuki: Picking who your duo partner will be is gonna be really important!

Kouji: I wonder who we’ll all end up with.

Everyone: H… Huh….

Taiga: (A street-style duo tournament….) U.. Um… Kazuki-san… who are you gonna partner with…?

Kazuki: Me? I… uh… *side glance*

Hiro: Heheh. This sounds fun.

Kazuki: ….I haven’t decided yet. There’s still a lot to consider before making that decision.

Taiga: …Oh… I see.

Shin: Hiro-san, you’ll partner with Kouji-san right?

Hiro: Me… No, not me. I’m the definitive idol. So street-style is, well… It’s important for me to keep up my image.

Yu: Hah! If you’re scared of the competition, just say so!

Hiro: ….!!

Shin: I wonder who I could partner with….

Taiga: Hpmh. Well, whoever I end up pairing with, I’ll be aiming to win.

Yu: Don’t forget about me! When I get under those big lights, you’ll all know… the power of Zeus!

Yukinojo: Street-style, huh… (This is a field I never thought my path would cross through. But this may be a good opportunity to break out of my shell.)

Kakeru: It looks like everyone’s rearing for a fight!

Minato: Oh yeah, what about you Kazuo?

Kakeru: ……. Well, it doesn’t really matter much to me. ♪ Oh! What about you, chan-Leo?

Leo: M-me?

I’d love to join. But I don’t think anyone would stand a chance at winning with a partner like me…

Kouji: There’s still a lot of time to think things over before the tournament.

Hiro: Yes indeed. It’s not like all of us are forced to participate.

Kazuki: …….

TV: And this concludes the announcement by President Tanaka. Next up is the evening news….

Kazuki: Well, since the announcement is over, shall we go?

Kouji: Ah, that’s right.

Taiga: Kazuki-san, go where…?

(Later)

Kazuki: Okay, we’re here!

Taiga: This is… the waterfall where Kazuki-san did his training…!

*POUR*

Taiga: …Yikes! Kazuki-san, you actually trained under this ferocious downpour!?

???: HUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Kouji: Hm? There’s someone there?

Shin: Alexander-kun!?

Kazuki: Ohhh! Look at him go!

Alexander: Wha? That voice… Pfft. Him again. How dare he just appear out of nowhere whenever he feels like it. Well, whatever. Right now I need to keep total concentration.

HUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!

Yukinojo: That primitive roar could nearly part the waterfall…

Yu: What an amazing aura…

Kazuki: Alec will be in the duo tournament for sure… Now I’m really looking forward to it.

Leo: (As I thought… Something like that would probably be impossible for me…)

Taiga: Hmph. He’s got nothin’ on me. I’m not gonna lose to the likes of him!

Hiro: …..

Kakeru: Hiro-san?

Hiro: …Eheh. He’s really something else. That Alec.

Kouji: (Hiro…)

Kazuki: ……

*grumble*

Kakeru: Oh?

Minato: S-Sorry, that was me….

Kouji: Hehe. No need to apologize. That’s our signal it’s time for dinner, isn’t it?

Hiro: Indeed. I think it’s about time we headed back to the hotel.

(And so they returned to find a very colorful meal waiting for them…)

Minato: These are some ingredients I’ve never seen before. What’s this…?

Kouji: Apparently it’s local vegetable from the mountain. It turns a bright, yellow color during cooking.

Minato: Wow…! So that’s its natural color. And the taste… it’s a bit bitter, but it pairs well with the sweet sauce.

Kouji: You’re right! It would be great to try in a western-style dish with olive oil!

Minato: Wow…! And then you could add garlic and chili peppers to make something like aglio e olio…

Shin: Wow! It’s practically shining! I’ve never seen rainbow colored cooking before!

Yukinojo. Neither have I. So they call this “rainbow fish” I see.

Kakeru: Oooh! And this egg custard is delish!

Leo: And the welcome sweets were so good!

Taiga: ….. (Is this sashimi… even edible…?)

Kazuki: *chew chew* Just like I remembered! The food at this place is amazing!

Taiga: ………… *chomp*

It… it IS!

Yu: Ack…. (Rainbow-colored steamed fish paste… !?) *slide*

Kouji: Oh? How odd. I thought I already ate the fish paste.

Yu: Hey, Kouji! If you don’t learn to clean your plate like me you’ll never grow big and strong!

Kouji: …..Oh, is that how it is. In that case I’ll let you have my serving too.

Kazuki: What great food! I’m stuffed! Oh yeah, this place has table tennis, right?

Hiro: You’re full of energy tonight. Okay then, I’ll take you on. Shall we have a tournament?

Kouji: What are you going to give me when I win?

Hiro: Oh what’s this? The genius songwriter Kouji Mihama thinks he’s already won.

Kouji: But you were thinking the same way weren’t you?

Kazuki: Ahaha. You guys never change. What about all of you? Will you join is too?

Taiga: I’m in!!

Leo: I… I’d like to join.

Yu: I’ve only just finished eating so I’ll hang out here to digest.

Hiro: I guess you just have no confidence in winning, then? If you’re scared of the competition you should just say so.

Yu: WHA……!

Hiro: Well, the appeal of playing table tennis in yukatas after a bath is better understood by adults, isn’t it? I guess you’re a little young…

Yu: Huh… !? Hmph. Well if you really insist on losing to me that badly, I’ll grant your wish. Just don’t cry about it later.

Hiro: Ehehe, you think you can beat me?

Kouji: Hiro, you’re such a kid.

Kazuki: Look who’s talking.

Minato: I’d like to spend a bit more time researching these recipes.

Kakeru: And I think I’d like to just relax after eating such a big meal. So I’ll see you guys later!

Yukinojo: *chew, chew*

Shin: *chew, chew*

Kouji: Shin and Yukinojo are still eating. I think we’ll be fine with six members for table tennis.

(And so the group relocated to the game room.)

Kazuki: …Hm? They only have one table for table tennis.

Hiro: What should we do? We could make a bracket and play one-on-one.

Kouji: But if we do that then a lot of us will be sitting around waiting… So how about we play 2 on 2 doubles, and the other two can referee?

Kazuki: I agree. Let’s do that.

Kouji: Okay, I think we’re ready then. I’ll explain the rules just in case… Usually you just lob the ball back and forth to each other. But hot springs table tennis is different…

Yu: …Oh? (What have I gotten myself into.)

Kouji: At the perfect opening, when your very fiber of being screams “NOW!” you must seize the moment to return the ping-pong ball… The bond between you and your partner will be the one thing that decides your fate.

THIS IS IT! THE SECRET RULE TO HOT SPRINGS TABLE TENNIS!

Kazuki: That was a “rule”?

Yu: In the end, we’re still just hitting the ball back and forth though aren’t we?

Hiro: I guess so. Well it’s not like this is an official tournament or anything. We might as well play along.

Kouji: Well then. I’ll be everyone’s cheerleader.

Yu: Uh, could you not.

Kazuki: Ah, well then, I think I’ll cheer along with Kouji. Okay, Taiga! Show ‘em what you got!

Taiga: Alright!!

Kouji: Let’s make teams with rock/paper. 3, 2, 1….

Kazuki: Oh ho. These teams sure are interesting…

Yu: Ugh. Whaaat. I’m stuck with Hiro…. ?

Hiro: I guess you’re probably not ready to defeat me anyway.

Yu: GRRRRRR…..

Leo: And I’m with you, Taiga-kun. Okay! Let’s do this!

Taiga: You’re goin’ down!

Kouji: Okay, let’s get started. Game on!

Yu: Take this! You bow to the name of Zeus!

Hiro: Ah! Yu, don’t take your eyes off the court!

Yu: I don’t need your help!

Leo: (Okay, next turn I’ll..)

Taiga: Ah!

Leo: Eek!

Yu: Hiro!

Hiro: I got this!

Taiga & Leo: …..!!

*roll*

Kouji: The Hiro/Yu Team are the winners!

Hiro: Thanks! It was all because of you, Yu! (…Yu might actually be a good partner for the duo tournament.)

Yu: Heheh! Yeah you better be grateful! (Being on a team with Hiro was a lot easier than I thought…?)

Kouji: …Heheh. It seems like the two of you may have discovered something new.

Kazuki: Taiga, Leo, don’t sweat it!

Taiga: …….

Leo: I’m really sorry, Taiga-kun. I…

Taiga: It’s not your fault.

(Meanwhile, the boys who chose to remain in the banquet room made an interesting discovery of their own…)

Shin: Hmm? Kakeru-san, what’s this thing?

Kakeru: Oh hoooh! I have had quite the experience with these ♪

Shin: Huh….!?

Kakeru: And this song lineup is giving me goosebumps!

Shin: Songs…? Could it be this is a karaoke machine?

Kakeru: YES! How nostalgic. This really is a hot springs hotel vacation.

Minato: Oh, oh. And here are the mics.

Kakeru: Thank you Minatocchi! Well, that settles it. We’re having a karaoke tournament!

Yukinojo: Karaoke tournament?

Kakeru: Yes yes. For this tournament the winner is whoever has the most fun! First up I think I’ll sing a duet with Yuki-chan! ♪ Shall I choose the song?

Yukinojo: Sure. I’ll leave it to you.

(And so began the impromptu karaoke tournament….)

Yukinojo: Yes, for your love~♪ I’d climb a distant mountain~♪

Kakeru: Yes, for your love~♪ I’d cross the deepest sea~♪

Kakeru & Yukinojo: Now… Fate will bind us… ♪

Shin: Wow… Yukinojo-san and Kakeru-san are really good at this!!

Minato: 100%! They got a perfect score!! Kazuo has a real knack for karaoke.

Kakeru: Ahaha. I spend a lot of time around older men.

Yukinojo: I have had similar experiences. I’ve been exposed to a lot of enka music.

Shin: I want to hear more!! Sing me your favorites!!

Yukinojo: Oh, really? In the case I’ll pick the next one.

Kakeru: Okay♪ We’ll keep on romancing the crowd.

Yukinojo & Kakeru: ~~~~♪

Minato: Their duet is really in sync. It really warms the heart… It’s almost like I can see the ol’ homeland floating before my eyes….

Shin: Minato-san?

Minato: Zzz….

Shin: ….He fell asleep sitting up. (Ah. I think I’ll take a bathroom break…)

(Shin leaves.)

Shin: What a nice night. I think I’ll go for a walk before I head back.

A duo tournament huh? I wonder who I should enter with.

“Shooting”? In a place like this?

Hm. The last time I tried shooting was…

???: Good evening.

Shin: Yeah it is such a nice eve–W-WOAH Louis?! What are you doing here?!

Louis: Hi. I had a Schwarz Rose job nearby.

Shin: Oh, I see! Did you come by yourself?

Louis: No. Well I am alone now, but.

Shin: I see….? (He had a Schwarz Rose job… I wonder if Alexander-kun came to do the same job?)

Louis: Shin, you look really good in your yukata.

Shin: Huh–really? Thank you! You look really nice too, Louis!

Louis: Ehehe. I’m so happy.

Shin: Oh yeah, Louis! Let’s try shooting together!

Louis: Huh?

Shin: I’m sure it will be super fun!!

Louis: ….Sure.

Hehe, I feel like I’m burning up.

Shin: Oh?! What’s wrong? Are you getting sick?!

Louis: The opposite. Having you here with me, I’ve never felt better. Thank you.

Shin: I don’t really know what you mean but…. You’re welcome?

Louis: Hehe. Well, will you teach me how to shoot?

Shin: Ah! Sure! Let’s go then! (I’m from Edel Rose and Louis is from Schwartz Rose.)

(But… If only I could do a duo show with Louis, I think it would be really fun.)

(While everyone else was enjoying the hot spring hotel…)

Leo: …..*sigh* A street-style tournament huh… And a duo tournament… I can’t enter by myself… (In the table tennis match Taiga-kun and I weren’t in sync at all… and never mind that, it’s a street-style tournament. For someone lacking in manliness like me it would be impossible…)

(But what does manliness even mean to me anyway–)

*POUR*

Leo: Huh? Where am I…

(I was so lost in thought I just kept walking without paying attention to where I was going.)

…I ought to get back before I make everyone worry.

???: HUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!

Leo: That voice… Yamato-san? (He’s still here training!? Could it be he’s been here all this time…?) He’s got a firm goal in mind, and he’s working so hard for that goal he believes in…

Yamato-san is so masculine and cool.

I’m nothing compared to him, I… I wouldn’t even be worthy of kissing his feet…. *sniff*

Alexander: ………..What!? Dammit…..!

AHHHH!!!!

*SPLASH*

Leo: Huh?

*silence*

Leo: Huh? Huh? Did he just fall into the waterfall basin…

AH! There’s no time to waste! I have to go and save Yamato-san!!

*SPLASH*

Leo: *gasp* *panting* Heave….. HO!!!

Alexander: ….Ug……

Leo: Phew… Somehow I got him out.

Is he still breathing…? Okay, he’s good. But his eyes aren’t open yet.

Yamato-san! Yamato-san, stay with me! Yamato-san!!

Alexander: …Ugh… W… Where am I….?

Leo: Ah! Yamato-san!! Can you see me!?

Alexander: Huh….? You’re one of those… Edel Rose…..

Everyone: Leo! / Saionji! / Leo-kun!!! / Chan-Leo!!!

Leo: Everyone! What are you doing out here…?

Yu: That’s our line.

Yukinojo: We’re out here looking for you because we were worried sick about you, of course!

Leo: *gasp* Yuki-sama….

Kakeru: We heard from the delinquent that you seemed down after the table tennis tournament.

Leo: From Taiga-kun?

Taiga: …..Sorry…. about what happened… at the table tennis tournament….

Leo: No, I’m the one who should apologize!

Minato: Well anyway, we’re all just so glad you’re safe.

Shin: We’re so glad!!

Leo: Everyone…

Kouji: By the way, why are the two of you soaking wet?

Leo: Ah! Oh yeah Yamato-san! It was crazy! He fell from the waterfall and–

Hiro: What?! He did?!

Kazuki: …..Wait. Leo, does that mean you–

Leo: Hm?

Anyway I’m just glad Yamato-san is OK now!

Kazuki: (Leo carried Alec through that rough current… by himself?!)

Haha! Leo, you’re amazing!

Everyone: (….! Leo really saved Alexander all by himself!! Wow!!)

Alexander: ….Uuh… that laughing voice…..

KAZUKI NISHINA! SHOW YOURSELF!

Leo: No, Yamato-san! You need to get some rest!

Hiro: …… Hehe. I guess nobody can compare to the true Leo. (Things are sure gonna get interesting in the street-style duo tournament…)

(One morning a few days later)

Everyone: Let’s eat! *chew, chew, chew*

Kakeru: Oh ho? Chan-Leo you seem to be in high spirits today.

Leo: Eheh. For the first time in a long time I had a full night’s worth of deep sleep! And thanks to the hot springs, my skin is tight, most, and smooth! ♡ (I got myself all worked up over a lot of things along the way, but...)

I am gonna be me, the way I am! That’s the best thing to be!

Taiga: (That jerk Alec… He pushed himself to his absolute limit…) I have to train even more!

Kazuki: Taiga, you’re on fire! I won’t lose either!

Hiro: The duo tournament, huh….

Kouji: Hiro?

Yu: Oh what’s this, are you gonna participate after all? Don’t worry, I’ll let you lose gracefully when the time comes.

Hiro: I’m sure you would. But I’m the definitive idol, so…

Yu: Ugh, that again?

Hiro: (….If I do participate, it would have to be as the true me.)

Continue to Road to SSS 3 Main Story

#king of prism #kinpri #king of prism sss #road to sss event 2 #poor yu all he got dragged all the way out to gifu prefecture when all he wanted was breakfast #also i love how kakeru was the only one who knew from the beginning taiga wouldn't run away and just tagged along for fun

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lagycart · 1 year

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tokyo tohoku trip - day 2.

woke up after a nice sleep to head to the hotel restaurant for breakfast, i really really like japanese hotel breakfast because it’s buffet and there are so many choices to pick from, most of them are locally sourced ingredients too, you get to try so many things in small amount at once.

since aomori is famous for their apples, the hotel serves apple pie, apple sorbet, apple curry, and of course fresh apples. both the japanese and western selection taste so good, i was completely stuffed, just to eat all the food that i like. the variety and taste is simple awesome.

after breakfast, i head out to the nebuta museum warasse ねぶたの家ワ・ラッセ, which is a popular spot for tourists to visit to view the giant nebuta floats. the floats are used during the featival in summer and, after that, stored in the museum for viewing, until next year. each float has a story behind it, and the people or company who sponsored or made it, it was a very interesting visit. all the floats are also beautiful, all handcrafted by talented people, it’s definitely worth the visit to enjoy the beautiful culture.

after that, my friend has arrived from tokyo, so we head to aomori gyosai center 青森魚菜センター for the popular nokkedon のっけ丼. this fish market is quite small but they have an iconic food item which is basically a seafood rice bowl, however, you get to pick and choose what goes into your bowl by visiting the stalls inside the fish market. it’s quite an enjoyable experience to just shop for what you want to eat and get served this way, definitely try it as the seafood is also very fresh, mostly caught nearby and probably on same day as well.

we did have a very enjoyable and satisfying meal, the seafood is just so yummy, and eating them raw and by it owns, you get to enjoy the freshest and most original taste. scallops are very famous in this area, so it’s a must try. also do try the local fishes recommended by the stalls as well, as some of them are really not well known outside of this place.

after filling up our stomach, we head over to another nearby market, auga fresh market アウガ新鮮市場, to browse and check what is available, as we will be purchasing some ingredients to be cooked for dinner tonight. many stalls are closed on sundays though, so the place is rather quiet as well.

as we still have time before taking the shuttle bus to our accommodation tonight, we decided to take a short break at a factory, which is a popular souvenir store just next to the nebuta museum and very close to the station. this place also sells all sorts of food that is popular around aomori. we bought an apple pie to share with coffee. the pie was so good, as the apple is yummy and not overly sweeten or seasoned, original taste is always the best. watching snow while sipping coffee is surely a nice way to pass time.

just before catching our shuttle bus, we went back to the fish market to get some fresh ingredients, and then collected luggage and went to the meet up point. the bus would take us to sukayu onsen, a very popular national onsen resort with many many years of history. this onsen resort in located up the mountains, and we get to see so much snow during the bus ride, the entire place is just white, covered with fluffy snow.

i was really excited with the snow as it’s just so beautiful, and it was also fun to catch it and just play around. after checking in at the hotel, we did played in a snow for a short while, took some photos and just admiring the beautiful snowy scenery.

we then take quick rest, before starting to prepare for dinner tonight. as this onsen is famous for its medical benefits, they are people who stay here long term for healing treatments, hence the resort provides kitchen and utensils for the guests to cook. we had a fun time preparing our meal, my friend did all the cooking and i just helped out from the side, she’s amazing.

she made a whole bunch of food which filled up our table completely - fish miso soup, sashimi, grilled shellfish, pickles, grilled fish, and white rice. it was such a yummy and heartwarming meal, never expect to get this experience in an onsen resort as a tourist, it’s truly unique.

after the meal, we rested for a while before heading to the main attraction - onsen! the unique point of this resort is that there’s a huge onsen which is shared by both male and female, and it’s so spacious that it fitted 1000 people at the same time in the past. shared onsen is super rare in japan, as you would probably imagined as everyone has to be naked in the bath. so there’s 2 hours a day when the onsen is reserved for females only, 8 to 9am and 8 to 9pm. during this time, women can enjoy this huge onsen by themselves without worries, so of course we went, it was really huge. the water is very nice and relaxing, it just feels amazing being in onsen, your whole body gets to be pampered both physically and mentally as it is just very soothing and healing.

even after 9pm, it is still possible to stay in the bath as we found an area where there’s a separator that blocks the view from the men’s side, what a great strategy, and we did enjoyed the bath as much as we wanted, and it’s also great that it’s almost empty as well. there’s so much to learn about onsen culture, it’s definitely one of my favorite thing to do in japan, as enjoying onsen is a one of its kind experience that i am addicted to, since my first experience many years ago.

the night just unwinds slowly with lots of chit chat and some light local beer, it was an amazing day with many new experiences for me and i’m grateful to my friend who brought me to the famous onsen, which is her favorite onsen of all times, as this is a very local experience, there’s almost no foreigners in this place, definitely no english at all, so it’s a truly authentic and unique charm that i get to enjoy. =)

to be continued...

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