Experience the South of France…at a Highway Rest Area in Japan

The Yorii highway rest area in Saitama prefecture has re-opened after a renovation project that has turned it into a tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince:

The rest stop is like a miniature French town, with a gift shop and a garden dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s creations. There is also a bakery, cafe, and a restaurant that serves southern French cuisine.

Le Petit Prince is quite popular in Japan. This will actually be the second Saint-Exupéry-themed tourist attraction in Japan. The other attraction is a pretty nice museum in Hakone.

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8 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - July 1, 2010 at 6:42 am

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toro

that’s cool
http://colininjapan.com Colin

I’m not a bit fan of the Little Prince (ie, I’ve never read the book. Even though i studied French in School for 11 years) though just the creativity and the fact they seem to be planning other themed parking areas just makes me think “Awesome”
toro

It’s nice to see the thought, care and creativity going into it…
They did a good job, I see they are trying and I commend them for the effort!

In fact a heck of a lot better than the other boring rest stops yawn where you just go and take a nap, most that only serve unhealthy junk food and even some that are quite shady in some areas.

South of France area is not that bad, and glad to see an appreciation for it,and to also experience it here.

I dunno why but it feels like from people so much negativity on here
http://exotic-japan.com Thomas Gantz

Looks interesting. I’ll have to check it out sometime. Thanks for the post.
Fat Tony

Oh my God! That looks just like France!
T-rock

Well it’s French done Japanese style there Tony lol
tokyojesusfist

Japan and France seem to be very interested in each other, culturally. I have never figured out why.

Vonskippy

One has sticks up their butt – the other likes to have sticks put up their butt. Seems like a match made in heaven.

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