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MASHIKO
Pottery studios in a mountain village
Tourists flock to the hills of Mashiko to visit galleries, museums and some 380 pottery studios and kilns producing world-renowned Mashiko-ware.
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 MASHIKO CERAMIC ART MUSEUM |
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Mashiko museum displays craftwork for daily use collected world-wide by Shoji Hamada. The 'noborigama' kilns in this museum were created by Shoji in 1930 popularizing Mashiko-ware, articles of daily use, as pieces of art. The late master potter, Shoji Hamada's global artwork collection is exhibited as are his thatched home, workshop and kiln used during his lifetime.
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ASHIKAGA
Rich in cultural tradition
So beautiful it's known as 'little Kyoto' there's a vast cultural heritage found in Ashikaga including the nation's oldest school.
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| ASHIKAGA SCHOOL |
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Ashikaga School is considered the oldest university in Japan, although not absolutely certain it is thought to have first been established as a family school by the Second Ashikaga Shogun Yoshikane. This outstanding medieval educational institution earned recognition as far as Europe when missionary Francisco Xavier praised it as Japan's largest and most famous university in the Kanto Region.
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UTSUNOMIYA
Utsunomiya City, historic and bustling Tochigi Prefecture capital.
Utsunomiya, where visitors can feast on delicious 'gyoza' and visit glorious ancient sites is also the seat of Tochigi's government.
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| OHYAJI TEMPLE |
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Ohyaji Temple, a lived-in dwelling in ancient times was, in 810, converted into a unique, peaceful place of worship by Buddhist Priest Kobo. Ohya Kannon is a 4-meter high Senju Kannon (multi-armed goddess) carved into a rock face; it is recognized as Japan's most ancient image of the Buddha.
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| HEIWA KANNON (GODDESS OF PEACE) |
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To promote world peace, a majestic 27-meter high Kannon was carved into a wall of Ohya Stone. Above and over the statue's shoulder a panoramic view of Ohya Town is worth any visitor's climbing effort.
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SANO
The City of Ramen Noodle lover's heaven!
Use pure water, add the best ingredients, mix in traditional know-how and discover Sano City's sublimely tasty Ramen noodles.
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| SANO RAMEN |
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Over 200 'ramen' (noodles) eateries bestow upon Sano its reputation. The secret to the supreme taste is three-fold; pure spring water, the finest wheat ramen and superb noodle-making know-how.
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MOTEGI
Motoring circuits and cool, clear streams in one exciting city
Amidst mountains, Motegi abounds in fresh, clear streams. Fans of motoring flock to the Twin Ring Circuit for international events.
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| TWIN RING MOTEGI |
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Twin Ring Motegi is the world's first race circuit facility featuring an oval course (2.4 km) and a road course (4.8 km). Before or after the sporting events, visitors can view the Honda Collection Hall with its large automotive collection and enjoy safe driving techniques at the Fun Fun Labo.
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 MORE SITES AND FEATURES IN TOCHIGI |
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 ROMANTIC VILLAGE -Utsunomiya- | UTSUNOMIYA GYOZA -Utsunomiya- |
A fully-equipped facility with outdoor baths, saunas, and Jacuzzis; enjoy a day in a green-clad theme park amid orchids, fine food and flavorful local beer.
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Utsunomiya, has numerous outlets offering 'gyoza', the dainty and delicious Japanese dumpling. Have fun and discover a tasty tidbit - fried, steamed or deep fried!
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| YUBA DISHES -Nikko- | OSE KANKO FISHING WEIR -Motegi- |
'Yuba', layers of rolled bean curd skin, was first eaten by olden time monks as a welcome source of much-needed protein in times of hardship.
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At the largest fishing weir on the Nakagawa River, the fun and thrill comes hand-catching a fish fighting-off the river's powerful current. (July to October)
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| STRAWBERRY -Mashiko- | TOCHIGI BEEF -Nasu- |
Tochigi Prefecture is the number one producer of 'Tochiotome' the finest Japanese strawberry, featuring a large, sweet variety of fruit with a vivid red color.
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Scrumptious Tochigi beef with meat deemed flawless in quality is rated Japan's finest. Many restaurants and shops sell cuts of Tochigi beef at reasonable prices.
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| SANO PREMIUM OOUTLET -Sano- | NIKKO WOODCARVINGS -Nikko- |
Opening its doors in 2003, Premium Outlet chain store is the third such outlet in Japan with over 80 domestic and international brand-name shops.
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Master craftsmen flocked to newly refurbished Nikko Toshogu Shrine during the 3rd Shogunate period. Local woodcarving has since become a much admired traditional art form.
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| KIBUNA FISH DOLL -Utsunomiya- | |
The Utsunomiya folk toy 'Kibuna' magically wards off disease ever since a man caught a yellow fish, ate it and was cured of deadly smallpox.
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