Misono Universe Building
Established in 1956, the Misono Universe Building is a large leisure building in “Uranamba” which contains an entrance with neon-lit waterfalls on either side, and a luxurious retro style. On the second floor there is are several unique bars, suitable for spending a long night drinking.
Hakodate Airport
Currently only has flights to/from Taiwan (Taipei).
Yadori Beach
It is a beautiful beach located east of the Oshima Strait and almost at the southernmost tip of Amami Oshima, with Kakeroma Island on the opposite shore. Here, the blue sea and white sandy beaches are lined with large banyan trees that shade the sandy beach, creating a truly tropical atmosphere. The shallow waters and […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory
The high-rise Umeda Sky Building was constructed so that the two individual buildings join at the top to form a design that looks like a floating spaceship. With a global reputation, every year the building is visited by over a million tourists and was once featured in a British magazine article on the “Top 20 […]
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
CAFE TROIS CHAMBRES
In the retro atmosphere, you can enjoy drip-brewed (authentic) coffee. The cheesecake set menu is highly recommended. Smoking is allowed in the restaurant, so if you do not like cigarettes, do not go there.
- Area
- Shimokitazawa and Tokyo
Onomichi Hon-dori Shopping Street
This arcade shopping street stretches about 1.5 km east of JR Onomichi Station and has a retro feel. Most of the approximately 300 stores are nothing special, but there are more than a few cool general stores, hip cafes, and stores where you can buy and eat Onomichi’s original souvenirs and food.
River Walk Kitakyushu
A large-scale commercial complex adjacent to Kokura Castle. In addition to apparel and general merchandise stores and restaurants, there is also a movie theater, theater, and art museum.
Gokayama Gassho Minshuku Yusuke
It is the largest gassho-zukuri building used as a lodge in the Ainokura village of Gokayama. Only one party per day is allowed, so you can relax and unwind. The owner’s wife is known for her delicious cooking. Visitors are welcome to tour the building from 10:00 to 15:00, even if they are not staying […]
Tori Shin
Local-dish restaurant in Naze, the center of Amami Oshima. Chicken rice is delicious, but the menu also includes a wide range of other dishes. It is open from noon to late at night, making it convenient and useful.
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Imperial Palace East Gardens (Observation of Inner Palace Grounds)
Part of the Edo Castle was turned into the Imperial Palace East Gardens when constructing the palace for the Emperor. It is necessary to register at Otemon (gate), but reservations in advance is not necessary and it’s free! *The inner grounds is massive, use the map below to get your bearings. Below are the main […]
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
Dotonbori Glico Sign
Major Japanese manufacturer Glico put up the sign in 1935. The version currently on display is the sixth rendition, remade in 2014. The sign’s happy-looking, smiling male athlete raising both hands and his left leg after scoring is considered symbolic of the city of Osaka itself. From 30 mins after sunset until midnight the sign […]
Rinku no Yu
Rinku no Yu is a hot spring located in Rinku Pleasure Town SEACLE on the mainland, the opposite shore of Kansai International Airport. The prices are cheap; a good place to visit if you have time until your flight. There are various baths and saunas such as outdoor hot springs and rock baths, and you […]
Kottaro Marsh Observatory
This observatory is located at the northeastern edge of Kushiro Marsh on a small hill. Compared to other observatories in Kushiro Marsh, the view from this observatory is “inferior”. However, if you are lucky, you can see beautiful Japanese cranes. The nearby road is a narrow gravel road, so be careful when driving.
Lake Notoro
Lake Notoro – a massive saltwater lake spanning 580,000m2 connected to the Sea of Okhotsk – is home to primeval flowers along the lakeside, famous especially for the infinite sea of red from the Salicornia europaea (also known as Sangocho) in autumn. Mid- to late-September is the best time to visit, when the deep red […]
Akizuki Castle Ruins
Akizuki Castle dates back to 1203, when the Akizuki clan built Mt. Kosho Castle as their headquarters. The Akizuki clan ruled the area for 385 years over 16 generations, but was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), the supreme ruler of the Warring States period, in 1587 and left the area. At that time, Akizuki Castle […]
Fusion21
Located near the east entrance, this stylish café-restaurant with white as its base color. In the open, glass-enclosed space, you can enjoy a menu that incorporates Kaga vegetables and other local ingredients, as well as sweets. The “Fusion Lunch,” which includes a main dish and an appetizer buffet for 1,500 yen, is especially recommended.
- Area
- 21st Century Museum and Ishikawa
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.
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)
This Starbucks was originally the 2nd floor of a mansion that was built in 1907. An American lived in the building during that time. There are six rooms including the lounge, dining, and guest rooms. Starbucks kept this set up, along with the antique furniture. You won’t have to pay the entrance fee for the […]
Sokaru, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- ビーチ
Umeda Sky Building 39 / 40F 1-1 Oyodonaka Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
2F Yuasa Building, 5-36-14 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Area
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Activities
- 喫茶店/カフェ
Higashi Goshocho and Tsuchido-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima
- Activities
- 商店街
1-1-1 Muro-machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
- Activities
- ショッピングモール
3-16, Nazeminatomachi, Amami, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- お土産
1-1, Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area, Tokyo
4-31 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture
- Activities
- お土産