May 5, 2024
What are the must-sees in your prefecture (beyond the big three)?
Sustainable tourism is a hot topic that some City Cost members have covered in their blogs. For those correspondents outside the Big Three - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka - what do you recommend visitors must see in your prefecture? My home base is Chiba Prefecture. I highly recommend visitors check out Narita Omotesando to connect with Edo's past and visit Shinshoji to get a sense of the history of Japan. The adjacent city, Sakura, is another I recommend for the National History Museum and Edo to Taisho era streetscapes.
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on May 5
Niigata has a growing reputation for its skiing, which is nice as I think other places like Niseko in Hokkaido get quite swamped with international visitors during snow season. We have lots of resorts that aren't anywhere near as crowded, which makes for a much nicer overall experience in my opinion! One thing I would highly recommend visiting Niigata for is the Echigo Tsumari Art Triennale. This year it's set to run from July 13 until November 10, and there are so many world class art displays to check out. If you come in the summertime, we also have one of Japan's best fireworks events (the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival). I think the nature is probably the best part of Niigata, and because it isn't crowded it makes it even more appealing.
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on May 6
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on May 6
As I searched for the nearest park in my area, I came across Ozekiyama Park in Miyoshi, Hiroshima City on Google Maps. Curious about what it had to offer, I suggested to my friends that we visit after work since it is close to our place . Before heading to the park, we stopped by a convenience store to pick up some food. Navigating there was straightforward, thanks to the clear roads and accurate directions on the map. Upon ascending the stairs, we were greeted by the breathtaking beauty of nature. The panoramic view of Miyoshi City from the top left me in awe, surrounded by beautiful trees and impeccably clean surroundings. Visiting the park for the first time in my area left me thoroughly impressed by the splendor of nature. Absolutely, Ozekiyama Park is definitely worth a visit and is considered a must-see destination in Miyoshi City. Its stunning views, serene atmosphere, and opportunities for outdoor activities make it a delightful place to spend time with friends and family. Whether you're enjoying cherry blossoms in spring or taking in the scenic beauty throughout the year, it's an experience you won't want to miss in Miyoshi City.
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on May 12
@TonetoEdo Check the recent Chocopie review they wrote, and it actually has "ChatGPT 3.5 User Long review about No negative feature of Choco pie" copied and pasted into the text...
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on May 12
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on May 12
@genkidesu Woah. I noticed a lot of the new posts and reviews are overly long, lack personal anecdotes and a general feel of authenticity. Good on you for spotting the telltale Chat GPT footnote that the person carelessly missed.
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on May 24
I'm in Osaka now, but I've lived in Ibaraki Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture. I recommend Koga Park especially for the Momo Matsuri in Koga, Ibaraki. In Fukuoka, Yanagawa for the Hina Matsuri Season was great, and there is an article about it here. I also recommend checking out Kobe and Nara instead of Kyoto and Osaka, by the way!
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on May 25
@helloalissa I'm next door to Ibaraki Prefecture and visit sometimes. Koga Kubo Park is lovely in autumn, too. I wrote some reviews after visiting Koga City. This year, I'll go again. Watarase Yusuichi, the wide wetland near Koga, looks like a good cycling route.
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on Jul 20
@TonetoEdo I have been around the "south block" of that heart shaped Yusuichi near ShinKoga Station - it was really big! If you use the free bike rentals near JR Koga Station it would be possible to ride over while visiting. I saw your Tenkoku Museum review - I used to live near there and attended a workshop to carve a seal. When I told a tenkoku teacher here in Osaka he just about fainted in jealousy. It was really cool but I had no idea it was such an important and historical place at the time.
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