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Amu Plaza Kokura

A commercial complex located at the south exit of JR Kokura Station. The main focus is on fashion, but there are also a variety of restaurants offering quick and easy food and snacks. The restaurant district “Kokura Shuku Ekikara Sanjyuppo Yokocho” is conveniently located just outside the ticket gate (1st floor) and is open until […]

Iwataya Honten

Founded in 1754, this long-established local department store opened its Tenjin branch in 1936. It houses a number of high-brand and latest fashion shops, but also offers a wide variety of local products and souvenirs. The basement food section is also popular for its high quality.

Daruma Do

The originator of yakiudon in Kokura. The yaki udon is 500 yen, and the “Kokura set meal,” which includes yaki udon with a small dish and miso soup, is very reasonably priced at 750 yen.

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store Main Branch

From level 2 of the basement floor to the 14th floor, the 16 floor department store is the largest of department stores in Japan. As for shops there is something for everyone, fro the world’s most luxurious brands to casual clothing, and product selection that will not disappoint. With all that shopping, you need a […]

Nakijin Castle Ruin

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Yodobashi Camera Hakata

Yodobashi Camera Hakata is the Fukuoka branch of Yodobashi Camera, an electronics retailer with its flagship store in Tokyo, and has the largest floor space (23,000 sq.m.) in Kyushu. The store has an overwhelming variety of home electronics, but it also has a full lineup of outdoor goods, brand-name products, cosmetics, and other items. Prices […]

Mt. Moiwa Ropeway

Sapporo city is beautiful at night. In 2015 the city was selected as 1 of the 3 new top 3 cities with beautiful night views. Climb to the summit–altitude 513 meters–of Mt. Moiwa via ropeway, and once you reach you are welcomed with a panoramic view of a city twinkling like a box of jewels […]

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.

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 […]

Hanazono Resort

There are eight courses, but since there are two beginner courses and one advanced course, we’ll call it a ski resort mainly targeting intermediate skiers. But because the resort faces northeast it doesn’t get much sunlight, and the slopes are always in good condition. Also, it is directly connected to the Park Hyatt, a top-class […]

Sora Cinema Chitose

Bihoro Pass

Bihoro Pass is a 525m high mountain pass located on the outer rim of the Kussharo Caldera. The view from here is an unbelievably brilliant panorama, and is one of the most spectacular views in Hokkaido. Not only do you have a panoramic view of the 57km-long Lake Kussharo, but you can also see Mt. […]

Mojiko Port

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 […]

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 […]

Restaurant ASPERGES

Wakkanai Airport

Serves Tokyo (Haneda) and Sapporo (Shin-Chitose).

Ten Zushi Kyomachi Store

ラーメン滑走路

日本で一二を争う “ラーメン激戦区”である福岡の人気ラーメン店と、他のエリアの有力店ラーメンの合計8店舗が集まった施設。 その中でも「ラーメン海鳴」は、権威のあるラーメン専門誌「ラーメンWalker九州・福岡」のランキングで何度も1位になっている名店だ。 一番人気は「魚介豚骨ラーメン」で、2種類の煮干しと3種類の魚介節のスープと、2日間かけてつくる豚骨スープの2つを合わせた奥深い味が評判だ。

Kuromon (black gate)

Located on the approach to Suiyu Jinja (shrine), this gate is painted all black and can be called the symbol of Akizuki. It was built in the early Kamakura period (1185-1333) as the back gate of Koshosan Castle, the predecessor of Akizuki Castle, but in 1624, it was moved as the main gate of Akizuki […]

Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu

Formerly a shipbuilding dock, the multicomplex shopping area is a motif of 4 ships. Because it faces Tokyo Bay, presenting a beautiful view, visitors get a sense of openness or spaciousness. Over 180 shops are located inside including restaurants and cinema.

Yotsuba White Cozy

New Chitose Airport Hot Spring

Unbelievable! A real hot spring in an airport! The outer appearance and interior are both very Japanese, and sensible in taste. For a separate fee you can order food, go for a bedrock bath, get a massage or beauty treatment. If you pay for the extra late night bath(same price as entry fee), you can […]