Osakaya recently celebrated 40 years since its establishment.
In addition to its prided takoyaki (octopus fried in batter), the shop also offers a range of delicious treats including seasonal taiyaki (fish-shaped sweet cakes) and desserts made with soft-serve ice cream from Hokkaido.
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Glamping Resort Yanai
Located on Yanai City’s coast, which faces onto the Seto Inland Sea.
At this “glamping” (glamorous camping) facility, Glamping Resort Yanai, all rooms have an ocean view, as well as a barrel sauna, a jacuzzi, and a cold-water bath. Guests can enjoy a revitalizing experience at this stunning location while gazing out onto the Seto Inland Sea.
What’s more, the barbecue menu is supervised by a first-class chef. Enjoy the Seto Inland Sea with all five of your senses, through food, the scenery, and the ambience.
At Glamping Resort Yanai, guests can spend a luxurious time in the embrace of natural surroundings.
Interge Kusasa (Sand Land She)
This store offers specially-selected goods and furniture, with the theme of “living surrounded by the things you love”.
With an on-site trailer café, customers can also enjoy sandwiches, coffee and more.
Okuya
This store sells honey in addition to all kinds of shoes, with a particular focus on traditional Japanese footwear.
Toru Denki, Inc.
Since its establishment in 1973, Toru Denki has remained firmly rooted in the local region, providing general electric equipment installation and maintenance.
Suo Cablenet
A regional media business operator in Yanai. With video coverage of festivals and various local events, Suo Cablenet energizes the local area!
The company also provides residents of Yanai City with television and internet broadcasting services as a telecommunications carrier.
Christmas Illuminations
The Christmas illuminations are centered on Retoro-dori street in front of Yanai Station. During the illuminated period, until December 25, the trees lining the street and Retoro Square (the square in front of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry) will be decorated with lights. In addition, from December 21 to 25 events will be held in the riverside park. (Period of events varies from year to year.)
Yanai Festival
Yanai’s autumn festival is held every year on November 23 (a National Holiday) in gratitude for the autumn harvest. Events such as the “Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Exhibition” and the “Welfare Market” are held in the area around Yanai City Culture and Welfare Hall, and visitors can sample delicious foods made with local ingredients. In addition, the “Shirakabe Edo Festival” is held in the Shirakabe historic district, with activities such as an archery range and target shooting game. The biggest highlight is the “Hanagasa Odori” (parasol dance) performed along Retoro-dori street, where a competitive performance between parasol dancers unfolds together with the tinkling sound of handbells.
Yanai Sweets Festival
“Yanai Sweets Festival” (also known as the “Factory Festival”) is held every year at the end of October with a Halloween theme. The Kashinoki factory provides a variety of events together with freshly-manufactured sweets, packed with a daily sense of gratitude, for their many customers to enjoy. This lively festival also includes a Halloween costume contest, which a large number of participants dress up for.
Autumn Festa
Held at Yamaguchi Flower Land. During the Festa, the park’s opening hours are extended to 20:00, and visitors can enjoy the illuminated autumn flower beds and the evening atmosphere.
