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I recommend visiting Yakage Town for sightseeing. In Yakage's roadside station, staff are always available to introduce various sightseeing spots.You can visit and experience traditional facilities in Japan. ＊A traditional manual well pump in Japan When you move the handle up and down, water comes out of the pump. *The ninja barriers In Yakage Town, there are old Japanese streetscapes. A unique feature is a device called 'ninja barriers,' designed to prevent the assassination of feudal lords. These devices, resembling lined-up swords, are placed on the roofs to block ninjas from passing. Here are the directions from Okayama Station to Yakage Town: By Train and Bus : Take the Hakubi Line (Sanyo Main Line) from Okayama Station to Kurashiki Station. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Transfer to the Ibara Railway at Kiyone Station and take it to Yakage Station. This takes about 40 minutes. Kiyone Station is written as 清音 in kanji. By Car : Guide I can only speak Japanese, b

 I only understand Japanese, but I decided to create a new blog in English using translation tools. The first thing I would like to introduce is a confectionery that uses a unique Japanese wafer called 'monaka'. The round, brown cookie-like wafer in the photo is called 'monaka'. Monaka is a traditional Japanese confectionery (wagashi) characterized by the following features: Outer Shell : The outer shell of Monaka is made from a thin layer of mochi rice flour, giving it a light and crispy texture. This shell is often molded into traditional shapes like fans or flowers, making it visually appealing. Filling : The classic filling of Monaka is sweet bean paste (anko). Different types of anko, such as smooth (koshian), chunky (tsubuan), or white bean paste (shiroan), are commonly used. Recently, modern variations have emerged with fillings like chestnut, matcha, sesame, and even ice cream. History and Background : Monaka dates back to the Heian period and is believed to de