JOURNAL
spun by Life in the mountainside
What we present here are various landscapes and stories that people who live in Inabe have noticed because they live in Inabe, and they are like a guidebook for a journey through the richness of time.
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A sea of plums in full bloom. “Inabe Bairin Park” created by local residents.
The plum blossom, a harbinger of spring, has long been cherished by the Japanese people. When the season arrives for these heart-lifting blossoms—in shades of white, crimson, and pale pink—to bloom, their soft, sweet-and-sour fragrance and vibrant colors envelop the world, and people rejoice together at the arrival of spring. In Japan, the start of...
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Visiting Soba (Buckwheat) Producing Regions
Inabe, located at the northernmost tip of Mie Prefecture, is a town where the pristine landscapes of satoyama spread beautifully. Nestled at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, cold winds blow in during autumn, creating significant temperature differences between day and night. This environment is ideal for growing Soba, buckwheat. To preserve this beautiful scenery...
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Inabe City Plum Grove Park
When you think of flower viewing, you probably think of cherry blossoms, but the plum trees in Inabe City are just as vibrant in bloom as the cherry blossoms. The 4,000 plum trees in the grove are a sight to behold. Located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, the contrast between the snow-capped mountains...
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Walking Through “阿下喜/Ageki”: A Town That’s Both Nostalgic and New
Ageki, located in the center of Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, is a town where old streets and new ventures coexist. Ageki once flourished as a post town in the 1930s, with around 100 shops lined up.While many traces of that past remain, a new wind has been blowing through the town in recent years, and...
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Walking Through “阿下喜/Ageki”: A Town That’s Both Nostalgic and New
Ageki, located in the center of Inabe City, Mie Prefecture, is a town where old streets and new ventures coexist. Ageki once flourished as a post town in the 1930s, with around 100 shops lined up.While many traces of that past remain, a new wind has been blowing through the town in recent years, and...
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okudo中村舎(Okudo Nakamuraya)
6 minutes walk from Nishinojiri Station on the Sangi Railway Sangi Line.With Mount Fujiwara in the background, you will be greeted by a magnificent gate. Okudo Nakamuraya is a japanese traditional house, over 200 years old.You can enjoy rice cooked in a traditional stove and comforting dishes like those made by a grandmother in an...
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A sea of plums in full bloom. “Inabe Bairin Park” created by local residents.
The plum blossom, a harbinger of spring, has long been cherished by the Japanese people. When the season arrives for these heart-lifting blossoms—in shades of white, crimson, and pale pink—to bloom, their soft, sweet-and-sour fragrance and vibrant colors envelop the world, and people rejoice together at the arrival of spring. In Japan, the start of...