Travel2Japan Vol 2 | Page 2

Volume 2, Number 1 January, 2014 Greetings from the Editor-in-Chief These are a few of my favourite things Page 2 The Galapagos of the Orient Tokyo’s Ogasawara Islands Page 3 The Izakaya Way of Life Seeking the Perfect Local Dining experience Page 9 Culinary Bliss in Tohoku A photographic Essay Page 14 The Namahage of Oga Friendly Ogres usher in the New Year Page 16 Yamadera Spirits in the Sky Page 20 Nebuta Festival Float The Warasse Nebuta House, Aomori, Tohoku Back Cover Cover Photo: Associate Editor, Mitsuru Sasaki in full Namahage costume Travel2Japan is a Talking Travel publication. Talking Travel’s mandate is to transform travel professionals into destination masters through skill development that translates into revenue generation, as well as to engage consumers in the value of travel, exploration and discovery Talking Travel publications are owned, operated and published by Steve Gillick. All Rights Reserved. Protected by International and Canadian Copyright Law. Travel2Japan can be shared, forwarded, cut and pasted but not sold, resold or in any way monetized. Permission is required for the use of any images or content from Travel2Japan ©Steve Gillick Please note that: Steve Gillick and Talking Travel are not responsible for outcomes based on how the ideas presented in this Magazine are interpreted or used. Travel2Japan, 500 Duplex Ave., Ste 2210 Toronto, ON Canada M4R 1V6 To subscribe to this publication for free or for inquiries, please contact [email protected]