UMEKITA FLOOR
An upmarket eating space with 16 shops that sell various cuisines, located on the 6th floor of the Grand Front Osaka north building. Opening hours are from 11am to 4am which make it a very convenient option for dinner. You can eat in at a single restaurant, or order from multiple restaurants and eat in […]
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba
Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba is a facility nearby Hiroshima Station with a collection of okonomiyaki restaurants. On the floor are 16 okonomiyaki restaurants, and each restaurant is unique in terms of the visuals and toppings of their okonomiyaki dishes they serve.
- Area
- Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
- Activities
- グルメ, フードコート, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
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- Activities
- グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Kuroshio no Mori Mangrove Park
A nature park adjacent to a virgin mangrove forest. The observation deck with a great view overlooking the vast virgin mangrove forest and the boardwalk where visitors can observe the plants up close are free of charge! In the fee-charging zone, there is a mangrove pavilion where you can learn about nature, a ground golf […]
Shirahige Waterfall
The water gushing out and falling 30 meters comes from Mt. Tokachi’s underground water. If you want a great view of it all, head over to “Blue River Bridge”, the bridge standing over Biei River. In winter, the splashes of water and steam magically create silver frost on the trees, depicting a fantasy-like wonder. And, […]
Hakata Kawabata Shotengai
With a history of more than 130 years, this is the oldest shopping arcade in Hakata. The 400-meter-long arcade connecting Hakata Riverain and Canal City Hakata is lined with 130 long-established stores and restaurants. The slightly retro atmosphere makes it fun to walk around.
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
Kanman-iwa
A huge rock on the mountain path connecting the summit of Mt. Misen and the main hall. There is a small hole in the rock where water collects, and it is said that the water is salty and changes its level according to the tide of the sea.
Hakodate Asaichi (Morning Market)
As the largest seafood market in Hokkaido, vegetables, fruits, sweets and dried seafood are also sold in the 250 store market. In other words, it’s the “wonderland of food” that has every imaginable Hokkaido food. Its liveliness is contagious and fun to walk around. Sure you can try a bite from various stores selling squid […]
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery is one of the largest sake breweries in this area, where it has received gold prizes in several Japanese sake competitions multiple times. Here, one can experience sake tastings as well.
Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru Mainstore “Big Octopus”
This realistically-designed octopus installed in 2000 looks almost like the real thing. The one next to the Dotonbori Glico sign is the “father” and the one at the front of the shop is the “eldest son,” while the “mother” and “second son” can be found in the Dotonbori Konamon Museum. The father octopus’s eyes sometimes […]
Tsutenkaku
Tsutenkaku is the symbol of Shinsekai, and it is even called the “Eiffel Tower of Naniwa (Osaka)” – likely an over-exaggeration. It was built in 1912 but deconstructed in 1943 after experiencing a fire, and rebuilt in 1956 with a great increase in height from 64 meters to 103 meters. The 5th floor is known […]
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- Activities
- グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Jumon
This guest house is housed in a 300-year-old gassho-zukuri building. The dinner of local dishes such as wild vegetables and grilled Hida beef is very delicious. You can listen to the landlady play shamisen (three-stringed Japanese lute) beside the fireplace.
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Shu 朱
Shukaen, which was the most famous and popular ramen restaurant in Onomichi established in 1947, closed in 2019 after the founder passed away, and the wife of the founder opened Shu to carry on the flavor. The Chinese noodle dish, “chuka soba” at Shu is a wonderful combination of a light soy sauce soup with […]
Shin-Marunouchi Building
An Office building and shopping complex in one. The building with a luxury feel occupies over 150 fashion forward shops and leading restaurants. On the 7th floor, labeled ‘Marunouchi House’ are 9 restaurants and a terrace with a brilliant open view of Tokyo. There are a few restaurants that are open into the early morning, […]
Kasarizaki
The lighthouse is located at the northernmost tip of Amami Oshima Island, about 5 minutes up a steep mountain road from a road dead end. The elevation is about 60 meters and the field of view is about 270 degrees, so the view from the lighthouse site is very good, offering a panoramic view of […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
Having won several international competitions, the Yoichi Distillery is the origin of the now famous Nikka Whisky brand. Participate in a FREE tour of the distillery process, with 2 kinds of whisky tasting! If you prefer to go along with a guide, you have to make online reservations 3–5 days in advance.
4 Chome Nanba/1 Chome Nanbanaka
There is a relatively large gay town in Osaka centered on the fourth district and Namba-naka area of Namba. There are roughly LGBT 60 clubs/restaurants, with 40 of those being gay bars and many for elderly people. One of the main characteristics of the Minami gay bars is their small and fiercely individualistic character. Foreigners […]
Monja Kura
The umami from the soup stock packs a punch thanks to the butter used to grill the monjayaki. The special broth and milk used to make a cream sauce style monjayaki is most popular, often calling for lines. The shop also deserves praise for the large volume of monjayaki compared to other shops.
- Area
- Tsukishima and Tokyo
- Activities
- グルメ, 日本料理, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Cat’s Narrow Path—neko no hosomichi
Onomichi is also famous for its cats. Onomichi is said to be a cat-friendly place because “residents take good care of their cats,” “many slopes and narrow alleys are safe from cars,” and “it is easy to get fish because it is a fishing port. If you are a cat lover, you should visit the […]
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat
Take a 20-minute spin along the inner moat of Osaka Castle on this tourist boat, and you’ll be able to see Japan’s highest stone wall from a close proximity. Long ago, only those of a high status were able to ride this special boat layered with gold foil.
- Area
- Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Grand Front Osaka North Building 6F, 3-1 Oofakachou Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
- Activities
- レストラン街
Full Focus Building 6th floor, 10-1 Matsubaracho, Minamiku Hiroshima-shi
- Activities
- フードコートお好み焼き/たこ焼き
478, Ishihara, Sumiyou-cho, Amami, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
4, Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata, Fukuoka
- Activities
- 商店街
4-31 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture
- Activities
- お土産
1-10-5 Dotonbori Hakua Building 1st floor, Dotonbori Chuo-ku ,Osaka
- Activities
- 撮影スポット
Yo, Oaza, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- 峠 / 展望台