Monthly Archives: January 2016

What is the Roten-Buro?

At an onsen resort people enjoy bathing in spas, particularly open-air baths called roten-buro that are found in natural surroundings. Some roten-buro are set in nature as if they are part of a river, while others are in beautiful gardens. … Continue reading

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Hot springs in Japan

Most Japanese people love bathing in hot springs, called onsen. The custom of soaking in a bathtub is also very common at home and, in addition to that, Japan is a volcanic island with more than 2,000 hot spring resorts. … Continue reading

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Our Staff -8

Name Yoshie Motoyama   Title Customer Relations Officer     Profile Living in North America over 10 years. Total 10 years experience with management position. Working at 5-star resort hotel. Joined the project for Summer and Winter Olympics as coordinator … Continue reading

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Our staff – 7

Name Satoko Benard Title Liberty Cove House Concierge Profile Having grown up in Yokosuka. Atlanta seems to be my second home town. Ask me any questions regarding this city, Yokosuka. Hobby Playing video games, gardening, driving a car and watching … Continue reading

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Our staff – 6

Name Mitsuru Shimizu Title Liberty Cove House Concierge Profile It’s been 17 years since I came back from the United States in 1988. I haven’t visited the United States since then. I dream of revisiting Denver with my family members, … Continue reading

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Our staff – 5

Name Katsuyoshi Shimizu Title Liberty Cove House Concierge Profile I spent most of my time snowboarding when I was 20′s. I lived in Canada and NZ. The beauty of snow makes me happy. Hobby Snowboard, Basketball Message Please feel free … Continue reading

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Our Staff – 2

Name Takashi Fuchito   Title Liberty Cove House Concierge     Profile I lived in New York from 1977 until 1981 and traveled 40 countries during this period. Since then, for 30 years I have been visiting N.Y a few … Continue reading

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Our Staff – 1

Name Mikio Matsui Title Assistant Manager Profile • Over 20 years experience in lodging industry • Highly experienced in front desk operations • Lived in New Zealand on a working holiday visa. • Worked at a Japanese restaurant while attending a language school. Hobby … Continue reading

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Do you know how to make mochi?

Rice cake, mochi, is now usually only made for special celebrations such as New Year, but it used to be eaten year-round. To make rice cake, mochi, steam short-grain japonica glutinous rice, mochigome, and poundit while it’s hot using a … Continue reading

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The coming of age ceremony

Today is the coming of age ceremony in Japan. When a person reaches 20 years of age, they are considered to be an adult in Japan. Drinking alcohol is permitted from this age and you can enjoy a greater degree … Continue reading

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