Deep Japan: This is a Side of Nara You Have Never Seen!
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Published 2024-04-21
In this episode, Shizuka discovers a quiet side of Nara! With the tourism booming and touristic places becoming overcrowded, sometimes you just want to be alone and enjoy a moment of zen! Well these places in Nara give you just that!
The trip starts by a visit to a quaint little town Oji, famous for its cute mascot Yukimaru. Here you can visit a Daruma temple to learn of its meaning and even paint your own little daruma. The temple has a beautiful garden where one can enjoy freshly whisked matcha while looking at the zen garden.
Shizuka then finds a local hidden gem: Oji ramen! The owner has been making ramen for 40 years and he crafts a bowl of ramen that's truly remarkable!
Back in Nara’s old town, Shizuka wanders through its alleyways to find a stylish restaurant Kitsune, where you can try some of the most delectable sukiyaki, featuring local wagyu beef..
Enjoy the moment of peace, away from the crowds in Nara!
FEATURED FOODS
Matcha
Monaka
Oji Ramen
Sukiyaki
LOCATION
Kitsune
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Daruma-ji Temple
2 Chome-1-40 Honmachi, Oji, Kitakatsuragi District, Nara 636-0012, Japan
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Oji Ramen
Japan, 〒636-0002 Nara, Kitakatsuragi District, Oji, 2 Chome−6−1 まさご Building 1F
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TIMELINE
0:00
0:43 Oji Town
1:54 Daruma Temple
3:51 Making of Daruma Doll
5:21 Matcha at a Zen Garden
7:14 Oji Ramen
10:06 Nara Old Town
10:56 Sukiyaki Course Dinner
15:58 Outro
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All Comments (21)
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Shiiiiiizyyyy bowing front of a deer yaay! No more cuteness available atm for sure
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静香様 いつものように専門知識とエネルギーで奈良の素晴らしいビデオをお届けします! Miss Shizuka, awesome video of Nara as always with your expert knowledge and energy! 👍❤😃❤️👍ウェンダル斉藤
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Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸 Nice food tour video🌷
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Thank you for this. I've been married to my Japanese wife for 20 years with a 16 yr old son and we stop by Nara where she is from. Yes, I know that area by Nara station. It's like walking back in time. Some of the best food on the planet. Keep the travel blog going and we are fans.
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Watching this made me wanna learn Japanese and live in Japan: love the energy! ...and the food obviously ☺
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Another super video that left me hungry. I enjoy the old Japanese locations.
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All of those meals looks SO delicious! My taste buds would be in heaven. That Koroko Daruma is definitely you Shizuka! A wonderful presentation. Thank you!
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Now THIS is my speed. Nara is so much more than “Nara Park” and its deer. Thanks for sharing!
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Been to Japan and have seen all the major touristy things. In the future, I really want to go "off the beaten path" as you did in this video. Thank you for sharing!
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Shizuka you did a nice job on that Daruma :face-fuchsia-wide-eyes::face-red-heart-shape::face-fuchsia-tongue-out:!!!
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I am so overwhelmed with your presentations and as a fan of ramen (I love the little shops) you have again enticed my taste buds. The sukiyaki looks so wonderful as well, ...thank goodness I had already eaten before viewing this. But it's not going to stop me from thinking of it.
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We were just there in Nara...feeding the deers. What a experience. I miss Japan already and can't wait for the next time.
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styrofoam like texture 😁 i can actually relate to experiencing this haha
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Oishi!!!
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Shizuka, this looks like a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable outing with a bit of history and delicious food.
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Another wonderful episode. Thank you!
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Wow what a great way to start the week!
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Another great video!! Thank you ✌️🇦🇺
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As someone who has low social energy, this video is much appreciated. Thank you ❤
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This channel is soo good.
