Washo Ichiba
One of the three major markets in Hokkaido. A public market with about 60 stores selling seafood, vegetables and fruits, is famous for its wide variety of seafood and low prices. It is located near JR Kushiro Station. When you visit, you have to try the “katte-don”. A katte-don is a bowl of rice topped […]
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 […]
Tokyo Character Street
Over 20 shops sell character goods, from Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, and other Japanese characters to foreign ones such as Snoopy, Moomin, and more. Several goods limited to Tokyo Station can be found; not bad idea as a gift.
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
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
Daimaru Tokyo Store
A strong selection of fashion brands and gourmet food are found in Daimaru Department Store in Tokyo, adjacent to Tokyo Station. The 1st and basement floors is the food area (also known as Hoppe Town), selling over 70 brands of Japanese and western sweets, and over 1,000 variations of bento boxes available each day.
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
Chiso Nakamura
- Area
- Nakasu Kawabata and Fukuoka
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
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
Because the strip is about 2.6 kilometers long, walking its total length will take approximately 40 minutes. Weekends will be especially crowded, so it will take longer. If you’re short on time, then just walk around 5 chome. The characteristics of each chome are as follows. 3 to 6 chome are generally very lively. Most […]
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!
Hakata Ichibangai
A restaurant district with 14 unique restaurants, including ramen, sushi, udon, etc., mainly famous local Hakata restaurants and long-established eateries. Open from 7:00–11:00, it can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is conveniently located inside JR Hakata Station.
- Area
- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
妙立寺(忍者寺)
- Area
- Myoritsuji and Ishikawa
Kitashinchi Yuki Shinten
Run by Kiccho Group, the owner of many Michelin Star awarded Japanese restaurants, Kitashinchi Yuki offers Japanese-style cuisine starting at just ¥3,850 in lunch time. The interior of the restaurant brings about a “Japanese” atmosphere as well and is quite nice.
- Area
- Kita-Shinchi and 大阪府
ジ アウトレット広島
ジ アウトレット広島は、日本最大の流通系企業であるイオンが開発・運営している大規模アウトレットモールだ。 広島市内中心部から近いにもかかわらず、数多くのハイブランドショップが集まっている。 モール全体の店舗数は200程度あり、中国・四国地方初出店のショップも多い。 土産を買うには良さそうな名産品を扱う店もいくつかある。 シネマコンプレックスやスケートリンク、ボウリング場などもあるので、半日くらいは退屈せず楽しめるだろう。
- Area
- ジ・アウトレット広島 and Hiroshima
Osaka Ohsho Dotonbori Main Store Gyoza Dumplings
The store’s main dish, gyoza, was made into a model approximately 1,100 times its actual size and has remained there since 2012. The attention to detail makes the gyoza very realistic as if it has been cooked – so real that you might want to eat it! Size 4m tall, 3.5m wide
Rikugien Garden
Rikugien is one of the most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo and is designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty by the government. See below for details. Rikugien is one of the most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo.
Motomachi Park
A park – full of verdant greenery stylistically similar to a garden – which also offers an unobstructed view of Hakodate harbor. The building that stands on the site is the former Hokkaido Prefectural Office, built over 100 years ago.
Kouzan-ji museum
Established over 30 years ago, the museum showcases famous Japanese temples and the Yomeimon Gate of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, with recreations of Buddhist architecture.
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
Futatsu no Umiga Mieruoka & Kahsiken Pass
It is a place where one can view two oceans at the same time: the East China Sea on the left and the Pacific Ocean on the right. The view is nce since it is located near the top of the mountain. However, the location is a little difficult to find, so please be careful. […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
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 […]
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Tokyo Station Ichibangai basement floor]
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area, Tokyo
- Activities
- お土産
Yo, Oaza, Kasari-cho, Amami-shi, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- 峠 / 展望台
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Area
- Tokyo Station Area, Tokyo
- Activities
- 百貨店
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
Hakata Station B1, 1-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- レストラン街
Malta Building 2st Floor, 1-5-39 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka City
- Area
- Kita-Shinchi, 大阪府
3-16, Nazeminatomachi, Amami, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- お土産
Akaogi, Tatsugo-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima