#view of mt fuji from nihondaira

[kitsuneinjapan]

Shizuoka

After Tokyo, I headed to Shizuoka to mainly meet another friend of mine and because I’ve never been to Shizuoka, at least the city itself as I went to another city near Fuji the last time.

I took the local train to Shizuoka to safe money (as a student, I’m not eligible for the JR pass) and arrived at noon.

The city is bigger than expected and since I had the whole afternoon, I decided to head to Nihondaira.

It takes about 50 minutes with the bus from Shizuoka station to reach the summit of Nihondaira. From there, you can take a ropeway down to the Kunouzan Toushouguu Shrine. But since my knee still wasn’t well, I decided to walk across the terrace they had built to have a view on Mount Fuji. It was a little cloudy that day, so Fuji looked as if covered by a thin layer of dust, but the view onto the city and the mountains and the sea was nonetheless beautiful! (The next day the weather was of course much clearer, hmpf.)

I took my time, and after a while headed back to the city since I wanted to meet my friend. I had a little time to unpack and sort my stuff before my friend picked me up. We drove with her car to a restaurant, but since my friend forgot that I don’t eat meat, we had to search for another. It took quite a while before we finally found a place to eat, but it was very tasty!

And here you see: Mt Fuji! Or do you? Haha.

View on Shizuoka and the mountains.

After dinner, my friend took me to Sunpu Castle (the castle ruins in Shizuoka) to show me the illuminated cherry blossom trees!

[formeroklahoman]

Okada Koichi (Japanese, 1907-1991)

"The View of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira (Night

View)," 1958

Colored woodblock print

14.4 × 9.5 in

[work-and-life-in-shizuoka]

INTERVIEW_12

KHINE MON YEE

Countries & Regions / Myanmar

1. Job Description

I am working for SIBA (Shizuoka International Business Association). SIBA is a public interest incorporated association, which supports the foreign business of enterprises in Shizuoka Prefecture. We support businesses abroad like international trade transactions and establishments of company branches and factories.  We also help international students and Japanese students who are bi/multiligual with job hunting. In addition, we subsidize companies for expanding oversea businesses,  providing trade information, business seminars and so on.

I am in charge of helping international students finding jobs in Shizuoka.  I also support both Japanese and foreign companies to set up their operations in Shizuoka Prefecture. am also assisting foreign companies (both foreign and domestic) to start a business in Shizuoka Prefecture.

I majored in International Relations at Shizuoka University and my current job allows me to use the knowledge that I studied in college. Moreover, I really happy to help foreign students with job hunting in Japan. I would be happy to share my own job-hunting experiences and to give advice to students how to find a right job for them. I always welcome all of you at SIBA.

2. Why did I choose Shizuoka?

I have lived in Shizuoka city for 12 years since I came to Japan. I really like Shizuoka Prefecture so I have never ever thought of moving out from Shizuoka. Shizuoka Prefecture is located in central Japan with easy access to the big markets of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka. Mt. Fuji which was resigstered as the World Cultural Heritage is also located in Shizuoka. Besides, Shizuoka Prefecture is very rich in nature and has plenty of tourist attractions.

When I first came to Shizuoka, I thought “Finally I could come to Japan but why am I living in the countryside?". But after few months, I become fall in love with this city. Compared to a big city like Tokyo, Shizuoka is not too busy but convenient enough to live in. I can go to the nearest mountain in 20-min on foot, a 30-min bike ride to the sea. That is completely different from my hometown, Yangon (second capital of Myanmar) where you do not have easy access to moutains or  beaches. This may be one of the reasons why I fell in love with Shizuoka.

After two years of learning at Japanese language school, I decieded to major in International Relations at Shizuoka University. Shizuoka University was the best place for me because I wanted to stay in Shizuoka and also to study International Relations. At the university, I participated in a lot of extra curricular activities and learnt about Shizuoka Prefecture. Shizuoka offers a lot of support for foreigners who plan to live in or visit to Shizuoka. Also, another reason why I decided to stay in Shizuoka is the people. They are very kind and warm-hearted. I think it is because they always have nature around them which let them live happliy without much stress.

3. Attractive qualities of Living in Shizuoka

As I mentioned above, Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, so it only takes about an hour to Tokyo and Nagoya by bullet train. Shizuoka has a lot of famous spots to visit. I can assure that you would not get bored. Even though I have lived in Shizuoka for 12 years, there are still several places I have never been to.

There are absolute best palces to visit in Shizuoka. First is Nippondaira Hotel. The view from the hotel is awesome, you can see Mt.Fuji and Suruga bay from top of the Nihondaira Hill. It is also nearby the Nihondaira Rope-way gate, where you can go Kunozan Toshogu by cable car. Kunozan Toshogu is the original burial place of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu.You can enjoy nature and learn about the history of Japan.

Secondly, Shuzenji  in Izu Peninsula is another great place to visit. Shuzenji is the one of the oldest and most famous hot spring resort towns in Japan. I love hot spring so I go to Shuzenji from time to time. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery, Japanese culture, and cuisine there. If you experience Japanese hot springs, I believe that you can relieve stress and tiredness. Whenever I am stressed or tired, I go to a hot spring for relaxing my mind and body. Besides Shuzenji, there are many more famous hot springs in Shizuoka such as Atami Onsen, Umegashima Onsen, Sumatakyo Onsen, and so on.

Lastly, Yui in Shizuoka city is famous for Sakura-shrimp, which is my favorite food in Shizuoka. You can eat fresh and raw Sakura-shrimp but I enjoyed eating tempura Sakura-shrimp called Sakura-ebi Kakiage. Shizuoka is also well known for canned tuna manufacturing. Almost all of the canned tuna you see at grocery stores are produced by Hagoromo Foods, Hotei Foods, Inaba etc, whose headquaters are located in this prefecture. Also, you can eat fresh and delicious seafoods and sashimi at Shimizu Fish market, Yaizu Fish Center and Omaezaki Fish market.So, please come and enjoy these amazing places and foods.

4. Message

My dream is to open a small café in Shizuoka one day, surrounded by nature and serving delicious food made with local ingredients. If you also have a dream like mine, I really recommend to come to Shizuoka and experience the life here. Since Shizuoka already has become my second home town, I am thinking about spending the rest of my life here. Shizuoka Prefecture is a place where I can relax and enjoy my time with my lovely friends and my Japanese family.

Please come and visit to Shizuoka if you are tired of urban life. I can guarantee that “you will never regret”.The climate is perfect. People are kind. So, if you are thinking of living in a country side, I recommend Shizuoka Prefecture.

[moreroom4happiness]

Okada Koichi 1907-1991

The view of Mt. Fuji from Nihondaira, 1958

[leibal]

gré is a minimalist home located in Shizuoka, Japan, designed by Suzuki Architects. This combined home and business sits on the skirts of Nihondaira, a hilly area just outside central Shizuoka City. The neighborhood is a mixture of large old farmhouses, tea fields, and new housing developments, with small shops nestled into the laid-back surroundings. The streets curve slightly as they climb gently toward the hills as if they were built on top of the old paths between fields. They lead, too, to openings where Mt. Fuji suddenly comes into view. It is in just such a spot that this house is located. The first step toward ensuring a smooth coexistence between the house and its surroundings was to think about how walls could be used to provide a sense of separation from the neighborhood and modulate the residents’ level of privacy.

[thewanderingbritinjapan]

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