Hakata Hankyu
Hakata Hankyu—the Fukuoka branch of Hankyu Department Store—happens to be the No. 1 department store in western Japan. Located on the south side of JR Hakata City, the department store extends from the basement floor to the eighth floor, and has approx. 42,000 square meters of floor space. Like the flagship store in Osaka, the […]
- Area
- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
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 […]
BigII Amami Shop
This general merchandise store boasts the largest sales floor area on Amami Oshima, approximately 6,000 square meters. It carries almost everything, including food, clothing, general goods, and leisure goods. Inside the store, there is a large corner selling Amami and (for some reason) Okinawan souvenirs. The prices are not so cheap, but the selection is […]
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- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
羽田エアポートガーデン
羽田空港第3ターミナル(国際線)に直結した複合施設で、約90店舗が出店するショッピング・飲食施設と、2つのホテルや展望天然温泉、バスターミナルなどが集まっている。 羽田エアポートガーデンの2階には、日本の文化と技術を感じさせる名産品が揃う「ジャパンプロムナード」、日本土産の「羽田参道」、化粧品やアパレル、雑貨などの「HANEDA COLLECTION」という3つのショッピングエリアがある。 羽田エアポートガーデンの1階と2階にある「Haneda Food Selection」には、席数が約230もある広々としたフードコート「大江戸 FOOD HALL」と十数店舗のレストランがあり、日本各地のグルメを味わうことが出来る。
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, […]
Abashiri Prison Museum
The open-air history museum opened in 1983. Used as a prison for felons since 1880, the historical buildings of the Abashiri Prison were sequentially moved to the current location or newly reconstructed. Visitors can learn about prison life and the harsh labor of prisoners at that time, as well as the history of Hokkaido’s pioneering […]
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.
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- Tokyo Station Area and Tokyo
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.
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- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
レストラン ル・ミディ
飛騨牛をフレンチテイストで味わうことが出来るレストラン。 オーナーシェフの田上氏は、フランスの三つ星レストランなどで修行を積んだ後、独立してこの店を開いた。 この店は、ステーキ肉には高い等級の飛騨牛のみを仕入れ、それを一番美味しい状態になるまで約2週間かけて熟成させている。 ステーキ以外にも、飛騨牛の肉の特性を活かしたメニューや、地元の食材を使ったメニューが豊富に揃う。 ランチ時には、セットメニューが2,000円程度からあり、ステーキセットも4,000円程度で楽しむことが出来る。 店のお洒落な内外観は、パリにあるビストロを彷彿させる感じだ。
Giraffe Resort
The largest club in Kansai fits over 1400 people. Many foreigners visit the 4-floor building with a giraffe sign out the front. The 2nd and 4th floors have different genres of music playing, with the 2nd floor in particular being high tension (3rd floor is the VIP room). It opens and closes early so it […]
- Activities
- 観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
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
Iwakuni Castle
Iwakuni Castle is located on the summit of a mountain 200m above sea level. From the rooftop observation platform on the top floor, you can see Kintaikyo, the entire Iwakuni City, as well as the various islands located in Seto Inland Sea, and the view is excellent. There is a ropeway from ground floor to […]
Itsukushima Shrine
It is the most famous sightseeing spot on Miyajima and a World Heritage Site (cultural). Based on its unique structure and the unbelievable idea of using the sea as its grounds, the shrine elegantly stands while the scenery changes dramatically with the rise and fall of the tide every six hours. Especially at high tide, […]
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.
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- Daikanyama and Tokyo
Fukubijin Sake Brewery (Fukubijin Shuzo)
Fukubijin Sake Brewery has high technique in sake brewery, where it was once known as Saijo Sake brewing school (Saijo Shuzo gakko) for raising lots of distinguished chief sake brewers and sending them off to various breweries all over Japan.
Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin
The Fukuoka branch of Daimaru, a major Japanese department store. There are two buildings, the main building and ELLE GALA in the east wing, with an open café in the plaza between them, creating a European atmosphere. In the food section on the second basement floor, popular stores that have opened for limited periods are […]
Lion Rock Observation Deck
The lion rock observation deck is located near the ropeway’s Shishiiwa Station. At 433 meters above sea level, there is no obstruction of view; you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and islands of various sizes, even Shikoku can be seen on a clear day. The view is especially beautiful in […]
JR Hakata City, 1-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
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- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- ショッピングモール
580, Nakagachi, Oshimagun Tatsugocho, Kagoshima
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- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- スーパーマーケット
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo [Tokyo Station Ichibangai basement floor]
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- Tokyo Station Area, Tokyo
- Activities
- お土産
Hakata Station B1, 1-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
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- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- レストラン街
6-21 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture
- Activities
- お土産