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A Heartwarming Night at Misono Izakaya in Numazu

Discover Misono, a beloved local izakaya in Numazu, Shizuoka. Enjoy fresh sashimi, whelk, mega-sized drinks, and the warm, humorous hospitality of the owner—just a short trip from the Numazu Summer Festival.

2025.08.13

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Izu’s Most Spectacular Fireworks – Anjin Festival

Experience the Anjin Festival in Ito, Izu’s biggest summer fireworks event. Three days of festivities with taiko drums, lanterns, and 10,000 dazzling fireworks.

2025.08.12

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Feel the Fireworks Rain Down – The Izu Nagaoka Onsen Fireworks Festival

Experience the powerful, immersive Izu Nagaoka Onsen Fireworks Festival up close—where sparks rain down just 150m overhead. A hidden gem among Japan’s summer events.

2025.08.08

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The Shocking Power of a Local Fishing Boat Fireworks Show– Heda Port Festival Report –

Experience the charm of Heda Port Festival in Izu, Japan — from thrilling fishing boat fireworks and mochi tossing to seaside food stalls and sunset beers. A local celebration like no other!

2025.08.08

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✨A Chic New Italian Restaurant Opens in Toi! -Could This Be the Golden Egg of the Golden Town?-

Discover LOQUT, a stunning new Italian restaurant in Toi, Nishi-Izu. Housed in a renovated 300-year-old estate, it's a must-visit spot for gourmet lovers and design fans alike.

2025.08.06

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🌸 Let’s Go to the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival!

Join us on a vibrant spring journey through the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival in Izu, Japan. Discover 8,000 blooming sakura trees, local food stalls, and breathtaking coastal views.

2025.08.06

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Tasting the World’s Largest Crab -Dining at Noichi Shokudo in Heda-

Try Japan’s rarest crab—Takaashigani—in the fishing town of Heda, West Izu. Read our food travel report from Noichi Shokudo with stunning sea views and fresh seafood.

2025.08.06

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Don’t Talk About East Izu Without Climbing Mt. Omuro!

Mt. Omuro is a 580-meter-high extinct volcano, formed by a massive eruption around 4,000 years ago. Shaped like an upsid...

2025.08.05

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Festive Vibes All Around! Numazu Summer Festival

On Sunday, July 27th, we visited the Numazu Summer Festival!Although there were still a few hours left until the firewor...

2025.08.04

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