Shizuoka

A large ceramic Buddha head with tightly curled hair on a broad, rounded base, behind a bamboo fence and a stone lantern, with a dark guardian figure standing on either side and trees behind

Shizuoka Temples & Shrines

Kubi Daibutsu: The Rest Is Legend

Published: Oct 9, 2026

A large ivory carving crowded with gateways, figures and lanterns at Jewelpia.

Shizuoka Museums

Jewelpia: The Details Have Details

Published: Sep 26, 2026

Finely chopped dark-red uzuwa spread almost edge to edge across a ceramic plate.

Shizuoka Food Story

Uzuwa: Ito’s Local Fish, Spread from Edge to Edge

Eaten at: Rakumiya Marugen (楽味家まるげん)
Published: Aug 29, 2026