Shinjuku, the heart of Tokyo. There is a large terminal station, and it is a city where many people come and go daily. Even if you ask about sightseeing spots in Shinjuku, there may be many who do not think much about it. However, just changing trains and passing by is wasteful. Shinjuku has a variety of tourist attractions and is popular from outside the country. There is a … [Read more...] about Omoide yokocho (Memories Alley), Tokyo
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The Future City?, Yamaguchi
In Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, there is a beautiful factory night scene spot, which is one of the "10 major factory night cities in Japan". Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, spreads out along the city's leading complexs that stretch from east to west. Within a walking distance from Japan Railway's "Tokuyama Station", there are dotted sights of the plant night … [Read more...] about The Future City?, Yamaguchi
Toba no Himatsuri (Fire Festival), Aichi
Shinmeisha Shrine is said to have been founded at the beginning of the 9th century, and it is famous for its special festival “Toba no Himatsuri” (Fire Festival), which is held on the second Sunday of February every year. The origin of the festival is unknown because the records were destroyed, but it has been reported about 1200 years ago and has been designated as a national … [Read more...] about Toba no Himatsuri (Fire Festival), Aichi
Yokkaichi Factory Night View, Mie
Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, with its first large-scale petrochemical complex in Japan in the 1950s, has been driving the Japanese economy as an industrial city. During the process of development, pollution problems such as air pollution and water pollution caused by factory drainage occurred, but they were greatly improved by the hard work of citizens, businesses and … [Read more...] about Yokkaichi Factory Night View, Mie
Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo
Tokyo Station is the largest in Japan, with lots of people coming and going every day. Marunouchi is popular as a date spot for adults while being a business district as the center of Japan's finance and economy. Get off at Tokyo Station and go sightseeing in the Marunouchi area where stylish restaurants and cafés gather. In addition, there is a free bus "Marunouchi Shuttle" … [Read more...] about Tokyo Character Street, Tokyo
Otaru Yukiakari no Michi (Otaru Snow Light Path), Hokkaido
Otaru, a historic port town located next to Sapporo. The atmosphere of the city is full of tourists at any time of the year. "Otaru Yukiakari no Michi" (Otaru Snow Light Path) (Otaru Yukiakari no Michi) is held every year in Otaru and the 21st event in 2019. Today, it is a popular event that 500,000 people visit every year despite the 10-day event. Speaking of winter Hokkaido, … [Read more...] about Otaru Yukiakari no Michi (Otaru Snow Light Path), Hokkaido
Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
“Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival” is one of Aomori's three major Nebuta Festivals, along with the “Aomori Nebuta Festival” and the “Hirosaki Neputa Festival”. As the name suggests, Nebuta stands, the largest being 23 meters tall. The appearance of Tachineputa, which is equivalent to the height of a seven-storey building, as it walks through the city, is a scene where a special … [Read more...] about Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival, Aomori
Road to the Sky, Hokkaido
"Road to the Sky" in Shiretoko Shari, Hokkaido, is a popular spot hidden behind. It is a straight road of about 18 kilometers that runs from Minehama in Shari Town to the Daiei area toward the Sea of Okhotsk. As seen from near the top of the hill, it is called by the nickname "Road to the Sky" because it looks as if the end of the road is heading "the sky". The surrounding … [Read more...] about Road to the Sky, Hokkaido
Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
"Ushiku Daibutsu" is a giant bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is a place where popularity is gradually emerging among sightseeing spots in Ibaraki prefecture. Ushiku Daibutsu's biggest charm is its scale size as well. Ushiku Daibutsu whose total height is 120 meters is also registered as Guinness Book "Bronze made statue of the world's … [Read more...] about Ushiku daibutsu, Ibaraki
Cave cafe, Okinawa
Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in Okinawa. However, it is surprisingly unknown that part of the cave linked to … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa