NAGANO TRIP 
James May’s new travel documentary is good content to guide the next travel in Japan. In this article, I will explain the Japanese culture and food introduced in the program in an easy-to-understand way. Please refer to the next trip!
Japanese Noodles from a food ticket machine at restaurant!
Japanese noodle restaurants introduced food ticket machinen! it is easy and to be nothing communication with stuff. However, it is so difficult to use for Foreign Tourists! The below list is how to use the food ticket Machine, please refer to and try order by the food ticket machine! (Eki Soba is Japanese Noodle at Station)
1 You should look to Eki soba in the train station where is often a big station
2 Near the entrance, there is a ticket for this machine. You need to choose a menu and press a panel.
3 Giving the ticket to staff who stand inside a counter.
4 Visitors stay in a table until the dish. Water is free and self-service.
5 It depends on the place, you can increase leek for free.
6 After eating, Place empty dishes on the counter.
Natural Onsen-Hot Spring in Japan-
Japan is a hot spring country. James May took natural onsen in Tohoku, there are many kinds of onsen around Japan. The color, temperature, and fragrance are completely different depending on the hot spring, so I want you to experience it.
If you want to know more about hot springs, please read the following article.
→MIXED-GENDER BATHING (KONYOKU, ONSEN) IN NAGANO, JAPAN
→What is Onsen? What is Onsen etiquette and rule in Japan?
Enjoy Cherry Blossom in Japan
Cherry Blossom is Japan’s country flower. Japanese people like Cherry Blossom, they visit many cherry blossom park in April. If you want to know more about the cherry blossoms James has seen, read the article below. You will know the depth of cherry blossoms.
→Tips of cherry blossom in Japan-How long? When best season?-
Kaiten-Zushi-Conveyor belt sushi-
Kaiten Zushi is the type of fantastic sushi restaurant in Japan! Conveyor belt sushi that both children and adults can enjoy is very popular with Japanese people. Recently, foreign tourists have become more accessible. Experience Japanese technology and humor!
→5 OF THE BEST NAGANO FOOD ＆ TASTINGS
View Mount Fuji in Japan
Mountain Fuji (富士山) is located between Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefecture. Mt, Fuji has registered the world heritage site as a name of ” Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration ” in 2013. Japanese say that Mt. Fuji has spiritual charm. Please try yourself.
→10 DESTINATIONS FOR A DAY TRIP FROM TOKYO-Fujisan and More-
Traditional Tea Ceremony in Japan
James experienced Traditional Tea Ceremony at Chashitsu or literally translated as a ‘Japanese Tea Room’. This type of Japanese Tea Room is a place where the traditional way to serve Matcha (Japanese style green tea) to the customers. This traditional serving method in Japan is called ‘Sado’.
→ART & CULTURE: 7 THINGS TO DO IN JAPAN
Let’s go on the same journey as James May!
Our Man in Japan is so nice documentary in Japan. James May experienced amazing and surprising many Japanese cultures. Normal TV Japanese programs only have beautiful scenery, but this program was different. I hope your next trip to Japan will be unusual! I will add new things to do after next season Our Man in Japan!
