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Cycling Around Mount Fuji

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Note that this photo is a posed shot. You are supposed to cycling anti-clockwise around the lake! Haha If you are deciding between taking the train to Kawaguchiko or driving, you can check out the car rental prices at   https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/user-guide/reservations.html   and train prices at   http://www.hyperdia.com/ It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo. We parked our car at ou...
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焼きそば　Yakisoba

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A really easy dish to make on a lazy day =) Add whatever you like! Basically, you just need a balanced serving of vegetables and meat/seafood. Ingredients (for 2 pax): 1 small packet (about 200g) of boneless chicken thigh, kurobuta pork belly or seafood such as prawns/squid (cut into bite-sized pieces). 1/4 small cabbage (cut into strips) 1-2 bunches of xiao bai cai or cai xin (cut into 2-inch lengths) 1/2 small carrot (cut into flowers or strips) 3-4 button/shittake mushrooms (sliced) 2 packets of yakisoba noodles with sauce 1 tsp sake (optional, for seasoning) 1 tsp soy sauce (for seasoning) oil for frying Available from cold storage or Japanese supermarkets, the noodles come in a pack of 3, with sauce.  Use 1 pack per person (2 packs is enough for 2 adults and 1 kid if the adults are small-eaters). Method: 1) Season chicken/seafood with sake (optional) and soy sauce. 2) Remove noodles from packaging. Put sauce aside. Rinse noodles in tap water and try to loosen as much as p...
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