About This Blog

Greetings

This blog chronicles a residency experiment that continually asks:
"Can one stay in that town quietly for a week?"

Rather than whether it's famous as a tourist destination,
or whether it's bustling with activity,
the question is:
When you immerse yourself in that town for several days,
Does your heart find peace?
Can daily life be sustained without strain?
Is the air pleasant in morning and night?

By actually walking the streets, staying there,
I will record everything—
what I see, feel, and encounter,
even the brochures I pick up.

Japan has 1,719 municipalities.
I treat cities, towns, and villages equally,
regardless of size or fame.
For each of these 1,719 questions,
I will seek answers one by one.

How This Blog Will Progress

Articles will be updated in stages, covering all 1,719 municipalities in Japan.
Given the long journey ahead, I'm adopting a format where I publish and refine content as I go.

3-Stage Update

• Phase 1 (Pre-Visit / Basic Data Stage)

Based on statistical data and proprietary metrics, I indicate whether "a quiet one-week stay in this town is possible" as Yes / Conditional Yes / Difficult.

• Phase 2 (Preparation / Information Organization Stage)

I organize public transportation, lodging, dining options, tourist brochures, etc., to concretize the feasibility of the stay.

• Phase 3 (Post-Visit - Stay Record Stage)

I conduct the actual visit and add a summary based on the experience as a stay experiment.

Judgment Criteria

Focus on feasibility, not evaluation.
Criteria are the following three points:

• Quietness
• Cost-effectiveness
• Reachable without difficulty via public transportation

I do not prioritize the number of tourist attractions or the destination's fame.
I value not only the conclusion but also the thought process leading to it.
If you were to visit the same town, your own answer would surely be a little different.

Main Topics

• Comparing suitability for stays in each municipality (quietness, cost-effectiveness, public transportation)
• Comparing tourism brochures and the furusato tax programs for each municipality
• Campaigns and Discount Tickets
• Cost-Effective Accommodations and Restaurants
• Utilization of Statistical and Map Data

Topics Not Covered

• Consumption-based tourism aimed at "Instagrammability"
• Municipality introductions in ranking format
• Tourist spot or model course introductions like travel guides
• Luxury accommodations, high-end restaurants, or nightlife izakaya culture

Recommended For

• People who enjoy the planning and research phase of travel
• People seeking destinations not overly touristy
• Those considering short stays, workation, or relocation
• Those prioritizing quietness, cost-effectiveness, or public transportation
• Those who enjoy viewing maps and statistical data

Additional Notes

• This blog is optimized for viewing in portrait mode on smartphones.
• While I strive for accuracy, please let me know if you find any errors or broken links.
• English text is AI-translated. I adjust expressions and nuances, but please point out any issues you notice.

Profile

Travel is my hobby.
But I'm not very good with crowded places.

Somewhere along the way, my trips shifted from sightseeing to staying.
I'd rather stay ten nights at a ¥10,000 place than one night at a ¥100,000 place.
Adopting this perspective naturally made me conscious of cost-effectiveness.

Above all, what I value most is
seeing, feeling, and experiencing things with my own eyes.
While brochures can be mailed to you,
I believe there's meaning in obtaining them locally.
Because it serves as proof that I truly stood in that place.

Visiting every municipality won't be easy.
A week-long stay might be nothing more than an ideal.
Still, I want to challenge myself as much as possible.

I'd be happy if this blog could expand someone's travel options,
even just a little.

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