Goryōkaku Park
If you look at Fort Goryokaku from right above, you’ll see it is shaped like a pentagram. It is the first western style castle and where the last samurais fought the new government army 150 years ago. Today it exists as a park. It’s open from 5am and entrance is free (too generous)! When spring […]
Horie
Horie is perhaps the most refined and high-class area of Osaka, full of shops (including fashion, general goods, furniture), cafes and so on. If the nearby “America mura” is the place for rebellious young people, then Horie is the place for trendy young people. Horie is more open and spacious in comparison to the other […]
AQUA CiTY ODAIBA
With over 120 shops and restaurants AQUA CiTY ODAIBA is a large-scale shopping complex. In addition, the largest movie theater in Tokyo, United Cinemas Aquacity – 13 screens and 3,000 total seats – and an area called Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan mai – a collection of popular ramen shops across Japan on one floor – are […]
Nusamai Bridge
Nusamai Bridge is a large and magnificent 124-meter-long bridge that spans the mouth of the Kushiro River. Its location in the city center makes access to it easy. From the bridge, you can enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun melting into the sea and the Kushiro River and Kushiro Port turning a beautiful […]
Oshima Tsumugi mura
This facility allows visitors to observe the production process of Oshima tsumugi and to experience mud-dyeing using handkerchiefs, T-shirts, and other items. Located in a vast subtropical garden of about 50,000 m2, it also has a store selling Oshima silk kimonos and other goods. A guided tour of the Oshima tsumugi production process is offered […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba Store
The store boasts the largest sales and the largest space in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It is conveniently located directly connected to Akihabara Station.
Reikadō
Here, there is an “eternal flame” that has been burning for more than 1,200 years since it was lit by Kobo Daishi (saint) (774-835) in 806. This fire was also the original flame of the “Peace Light” in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Water boiled in a big teakettle over the “eternal flame” is said to […]
Yagenbori Hassho
Among many Okonomiyaki restaurants that gather in Hiroshima, Yagenbori Hasshois known for having the reputation of “the most delicious” okonomiyaki restaurant. It is a Michelin awarded Bib Gourmand restaurant. It uses a dough with a pint of sweetness to create cake wheat, and on top of it is a strictly selected cabbage with the best […]
- Area
- Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
- Activities
- グルメ, ミシュラン, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Hakatamen Kaido (Hakata Noodle Road)
This is a restaurant zone where 12 popular noodle restaurants from various parts of Kyushu such as tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, chanpon (dish of noodles, seafood, vegetables from Nagasaki prefecture), and udon gather. The restaurant zone is located on the second floor of Hakata Deitos. Many of the restaurants have long lines, so it is […]
- Area
- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
Ainokura Folklore Museum
The 150-year-old gassho-zukuri private house has been converted into a museum, where Gokayama’s Edo period farming tools and daily life utensils are on display. In the attic, visitors can observe the framework and interior structure of the gassho-zukuri up close.
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.
Hozenji Yokocho Alley
Located on the north side of Hozenji, Hozenji Yokocho Alley is enclosed by two 80 meter-long, 3-meter wide stone-paved paths. Close to the likely Dotonbori area, the temple has a quiet historic atmosphere; it’s also been featured in many famous novels, songs, movies and dramas, and is very well-known throughout Japan. There is a long-established […]
Narita Airport
Narita Airport is the No. 1 international airport in Japan and one of the largest in Asia, serving about 44 million passengers per year before Corona and about 130 destinations around the world. Most international flights to and from the Tokyo metropolitan area arrive and depart at Narita Airport. In fact, despite its official name, […]
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
BicCamera Ikebukuro Main Store
The main store of BIC Camera. The store is not large, but has a full lineup of products. The staff are knowledgeable about the products.
Rokatei Otaru Canal Shop
A confectionary store famous for their “Marusei Butter Sand”. The first floor is a shop while the 2nd floor is a self service cafe. Buy just 1 sweets and you get 1 free cup of coffee. Sweets are sold for as low as ¥90! It’s a bargain deal!
PIERRE MARCOLINI Ginza Store
For selecting and roasting cocoa beans themselves and mixing them, the brand is known as one of the purveyors to the Belgian Royal Household. It is a popular chocolate shop to say the least. The shop in Ginza is the only PIERRE MARCOLINI shop with a cafe attached to it. Not only do they have […]
- Area
- Ginza / Yurakucho and Tokyo
Hankyu Umeda Main Store
Highly-reputed and world-class, the Hankyu Umeda store is the highest-grossing department store in Western Japan and the 2nd overall in Japan, renowned for its high quality goods (with prices to match). No. 1 for fashion, cosmetics and beauty in Kansai, Hankyu is known as the birthplace for many modern fashion trends amongst women across a […]
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
武家屋敷跡野村家
11代にわたり加賀藩の重臣として主に奉行職を務めた名家、野村家の屋敷跡だ。 明治時代に入って、野村家の武家屋敷は門と土塀以外は失われてしまい、現在の建物はある豪商が建てた屋敷の一部が移築されたものとなっている。 ※ちなみに、野村家の禄高は1,200石で、現在価値に直すと約2,400万円。 加賀藩という大組織の中では執行役員か部長くらいのランクだったと思われる。 この武家屋敷跡野村家は、庭園が素晴らしいことで有名。 曲水、樹齢400年以上の古木、名石・奇岩、灯篭などがバランスよく美しく配置されている。 「ミシュラン・グリーンガイド・ジャポン」の格付けで2つ星に、米国の庭園専門誌「ジャーナル・オブ・ガーデニング」の日本庭園ランキングで3位に選ばれているほどだ。 豪華で格式高い建物と情緒あふれる庭園も見事に調和している。 なお、建物内部も中々見応えがある。 山水画をほどこした襖、総檜造りの格天井、ギヤマン入りの障子戸などは、文化財としての価値も高い。 また、資料室には武具(刀剣・甲冑や、古美術品、書状などが展示されている。 なお、2階の茶室「不莫庵」では、美しい庭を見ながら抹茶と干菓子のセットを楽しむことが出来て、素晴らしい。 人気スポットのため、ゆっくりと見たければ午前中の早い時間が空いていてお勧めだ。
- Area
- Nagamachibukeyashikiato and Ishikawa
YANAGAWA TACHIBANA-TEI OHANA
The Tachibana Residence was built in 1738 by the fifth lord of the Yanagawa domain as his private residence. In 1910 during the Meiji period (1868-1912), a guest house and Japanese garden were built, and today the entire 23,100 m2 site is designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty in Japan.
Sōhonzan Shitennōji
A temple with a long history, a rarity in Osaka. It is the first ever state-sponsored temple in Japan built by order of Prince Shotoku (574-622) in 593. He was also a magnificent statesman who is revered by Japanese even today. Shitennōji has been destroyed countless times by fire caused by wars, lightening, and typhoons, […]
沖縄アウトレットモールあしびなー
ショップ数は、国内外ブランドで約100と、規模はあまり大きくないが、 「ARMANI」、「BURBERRY」、「GUCCI」、「Salvatore Ferragamo」などのスーパーブランドや、一流ブランドのショップも多数あるなど、テナントのラインナップは充実している。 数は少ないが、沖縄の特産品が揃う土産物店や100円ショップ、ドラッグストア、レストランやカフェなどもあるので便利だ。 空港からは車で15分くらいと近く、直行バスもあるので、フライト前に立ち寄ると良いだろう。
1945, Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- 体験
2F Hakata DEITOS, JR Hakata City, 1-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- レストラン街
1-1-1 Muro-machi, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
- Activities
- ショッピングモール
5-5-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (2nd & 3rd floors)
- Area
- Ginza / Yurakucho, Tokyo