It's been a while since I last took a day trip to Nagahama. To see how long it's been... let's go back a little in time on my blog. It was November 2009... wow, it's been 12 years already! . What I realized again is that I'm still talking about you with such passion (lol). 12 years ago, I was just as passionate as I am now. Crystal glass is used in chandeliers and high-end wine glasses. Baccarat and other celebrities around the world love this crystal. It has a different transparency and a different refractive index for the light that sparkles. It is softer than ordinary glass and is easier to cut and process. For just a little while, you had a celebrity experience. Crystal glass means glass that is as transparent as crystal, and people are captivated by its beauty, and you never get tired of looking at it. Here in Nagahama, Toyotomi Hideyoshi established the "Rakuichi Rakuza" (free market and free market), which does not tax commercial transactions. Nagahama is a charming retro spot that still remains today. Many merchants have been coming and going since ancient times, and even after the Edo period ended and the Meiji era began, the area continued to be bustling, economically developed, and many banks were lined up. One of them is the "130th National Bank Nagahama Branch." The wooden Western-style building built in 1900 was called the "Black Wall Bank" because of its black plaster exterior. This is why it is called "Black Wall Square." The wooden Western-style building built as a bank was reborn as the "Black Wall Glass Building" in 1989 and continues to exist today. A retro location that still retains the charm of the time, enjoy a stylish stroll in autumn. I'm excited that it became a date spot for the two of us. This may be a bit off topic, but you're familiar with the online shopping site "Rakuten Ichiba," aren't you? It seems that the name "Rakuten" was chosen after the "rakuichi" (easy market) and "rakuza" (easy market). The history continues to this day. Hmm? You stopped again. A simple design that pursues the beauty and functionality of glass and eliminates waste to the utmost...it's impossible not to impress people. Because my lord standing here is proof of that. I think that the quiet and peaceful time it gives is a great value. Hahaha, but sadly, I don't have the financial means to buy it (laughs). But I can't beat anyone when it comes to loving my wife. "Shall I buy it for you?" "No, I don't need it." I asked, knowing the answer. As expected, you don't want it today either. It's dazzling. You shine brighter than the glass. The oldest glass in Japan is said to date back to the Jomon period. Small glass beads unearthed from the Kamegaoka ruins in Aomori Prefecture. They were already in the lives of people at that time. "Japanese glass craft" technology is excellent. Each production area in the country has its own characteristics. Let's take a walk, a stylish stroll around Kurokabe. Speaking of Nagahama, there is the Nagahama Hikiyama Festival, one of the three major float festivals in Japan. It began when Toyotomi Hideyoshi ruled Nagahama. The gorgeous and extravagant floats are said to be "moving art museums." An exciting stroll through Kurokabe on an autumn day. There's nothing more joyful than being able to walk together. Delicious food within reach. It's human nature to want to eat, right? Well, we've known about "kintsuba" since childhood! Homemade Japanese sweets that are fun just to look at - this is where the fun of a stroll through Kurokabe lies. While the fun is still in your heart, check out "Autumn Kurokabe Stroll" on YouTube. Kurokabe Square is bustling no matter when you visit, and as if reluctant to leave, you explore the shops and say, "Take your time~♪".