FLAMINGO Shimokitazawa
This store has the largest selection of American vintage clothing in Shimokitazawa. In addition to vintage clothing, the store features a large selection of leather shoes by Dr. Martens and other brands, as well as accessories, belts, sunglasses, and other small items.
- Area
- Shimokitazawa and Tokyo
Masuen Bunsuke
A local restaurant in a gassho-style building. River fish such as char and rainbow trout are raised in a fish-pond on the premises using high-quality spring water. The fresh fish are taken out of the pond after an order is placed, and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: sashimi, grilled with salt, and […]
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Ochiudo
This café is housed in a gassho-style building. The warm hospitality of the owner and his wife, coffee brewed with natural water, and free refills of zenzai (sweet bean soup) are well received. The set menu that includes curry with zenzai and a drink is highly recommended. Incidentally, this café was featured in the 566th […]
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)
Here at Miraikan visitors can learn about and experience the cutting edge scientific research coming from Japan, Space, and Earth. A lot of the exhibits you can participate in and experience.
Abeno Harukas
Standing proud as the tallest skyscraper in Japan (300 m tall, so it’s not that impressive…the tallest structure in Japan, however, is Tokyo Skytree at 634 m.) On the top floor, presenting a grand view of Osaka roughly 300 meters high, (60 floors up) is the observation deck Harukas 300. Below, a department store stretching […]
Tomikawa seimensho
This ramen restaurant opened in 2009 as another brand of Furano Tomikawa, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. Although the noodles and soup taste different from those of Furano Tomikawa, this restaurant has also won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. The wonderful made-in-house noodles, which are made at a noodle factory attached to the restaurant, bring […]
L’eau Blanche
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
Doraemon Wakuwaku Sky Park
Themed after Doraemon’s “himitsu no dogu” (secret gadgets). Various attractions and a strange photography spot are inside the park, as well as a shop and a cafe.
- Area
- Hokkaido and New Chitose Airport
Ohatsu Tenjin Dori Street
The local pub district in Osaka. The Ohatsutenjin Shopping Area has 80 restaurants of bountiful variety, the narrow roads lined by long-established shops with good reputations. Known as the “bar street,” the 20 or so restaurants are well-known amongst the locals.
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
Shinei no Oka Observatory Park
Typical of Hokkaido scenery, the simple sprawling view of Biei’s rolling hills can be seen from this observatory park. The view of the sunset is especially famous for its beauty. The observatory park can be found midway through Panorama Road and a convenient break spot with bathrooms, a rest area, a parking lot, and shops.
TOKYO JOYPOLIS
One of the largest indoor amusement parks, Tokyo Joypolis is a mashup of digital and real. Beginning with a coaster ride that runs through the well hole of the facility and takes you on a journey full of thrills, there are over 20 attractions for one to enjoy. You’ll even find attractions with the latest […]
Grand Front Osaka
It Consists of four landmark buildings forming the largest commercial complex in Japan, with shops, restaurants, offices, hotels (Intercontinental Osaka), a convention center, movie theater, apartments and more. Connected to JR Osaka Station. Contains 270 shops mostly located in the south building (Tower A), with representative stores known for their wide range of products.
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
Mt. Maya
Towering at a height of 700 meters, Kikuseidai, the observatory at the top of Mt. Maya offers one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. It is a mountain closer to the middle of Kobe, so you’ll be able to overlook the streets of Kobe and Osaka’s ocean horizons. When you get off at […]
Hilton Niseko Village
This spacious, beautiful, and resort-like onsen facility is located in the large-scale luxury hotel, Hilton Niseko Village. The open-air baths offer an outstanding view of Mt. Yotei, the symbol of Niseko. It also faces a large pond with many colorful carp swimming in it, giving the baths a spacious feel. The water flowing directly from […]
Hakata Gion Yamakasa
It is a Shinto ritual dedicated to Kushida Shrine, known as the chief deity of the Hakata area of Fukuoka City, and has a long history of about 800 years. In 2016, it was registered as a World Heritage SiteINtangible Cultural Heritage) by UNESCO, along with 32 other festivals around Japan. Drawing approx. 3.5 million […]
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
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.
Umezono Asakusa Shop
Umezono first opened in 1854 as a tea house within Baionin – the branch temple of Senso-ji. The anmitsu – bean jam, cubes of agar gelatin, and pieces of fruit served in syrup – and awazenzai – red bean soup with pilled millet – are popular. You can enjoy the sweets in the calm Japanese […]
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!
UMEDA FOOD HALL
Seating approximately a thousand people, the Umeda Food Hall is a large-scale food court in the heart of Osaka, with 18 popular shops including sushi, kushi-katsu, noodles, cafés and sweets. Unlike your typical food court, there are five different areas each with their own atmosphere so that you can relax and appreciate the high-quality food.
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
Genroku Sushi
Near the shop there is a hand holding sushi prominently sticking out from a wall, originally installed in 2010. The type of sushi being held is red-fleshed (lean) tuna. Size 2.4m tall, 2.4 wide
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 […]
Daikanyama T-SITE
A small commercial facility with white walls and a glass exterior, centered around the Tsutaya Bookstore, which is also known as “the most fashionable bookstore in Japan. There are also more than a dozen stylish cafes, restaurants, pet stores, etc.
- Area
- Daikanyama and Tokyo
時分時
- Activities
- グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Lisa Building 1F, 2-25-12 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Area
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Activities
- 古着
1915 Ogi-machi, Shirakawa Village, Ono-gun, Gifu
- Area
- Shirakawago, Gifu
- Activities
- 日本料理
1-2-7, Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
- Activities
- 家電量販店
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Activities
- 博物館
1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka
Connecting Facility 3rd Floor, New Chitose Airport, Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido
- Area
- Hokkaido, New Chitose Airport
- Activities
- テーマパーク
Shinei Biboshi, Biei-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido
4-1 (Umekita Hiroba), 4-20 (South Building), 3-1 (North Building) Oofakachou Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
- Activities
- 百貨店
Kushida Shrine, 1-41 Kamikawabatamachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata, Fukuoka
- Activities
- 伝統文化
Higashi Goshocho and Tsuchido-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima
- Activities
- 商店街
Hankyu Sanbangai Kita-kan B2F, 1-1-3 Shibata Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
- Activities
- フードコート
