"GHIBLI Museum, Mitaka" is an animation museum of Mitaka City located in the Tokyo Inokashira Onshi Park West Garden in Mitaka City, Tokyo. Even if you are not a Ghibli fan, such as “My Neighbor Totoro”, “Kiki's Delivery Service”, and “Princess Mononoke”, many people may have heard their names once. "GHIBLI Museum, Mitaka" is one of Tokyo's most famous tourist … [Read more...] about GHIBLI Museum, Tokyo
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SUWA Garasu no Sato (Glass Museum), Nagano
Lake Suwa, a beautiful sightseeing spot in Nagano Prefecture. There is "SUWA Garasu no Sato" (Glass Museum) in the immediate vicinity. It is a glass amusement park with a select shop with about 10,000 glass products and a museum. "SUWA Garasu no Sato" has the world's largest crystal ball and you can experience glass crafts. There are many works by famous glass craftsmen in the … [Read more...] about SUWA Garasu no Sato (Glass Museum), Nagano
Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker), Ibaraki
“Ushiku Chateau” in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a facility full of greenery with a memorial hall and museum on a vast site of approximately 60,000 square meters. The founder is Kamiya Denbee. In 1903, it prospered as the first brewery in Japan to produce wine for the first time, from grape cultivation to brewing and bottling. At its peak, 130,000 vines were planted, … [Read more...] about Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker), Ibaraki
DiverCity Tokyo (Full-size Mobile Suit Gundam installed), Tokyo
Tokyo, Odaiba “Diver City Tokyo Plaza” Festival Square will begin exhibiting a full-scale Unicorn Gundam statue in September 2017. One of Japan's leading animes, the Gundam series, began its first television broadcast in 1979. The fusion of humanoid mobile weapons and mobile suits set in the “Universal Century” and the human drama depicting the growth of the hero overturned … [Read more...] about DiverCity Tokyo (Full-size Mobile Suit Gundam installed), Tokyo
Ameshin – Amezaiku (Sculptured Candy), Tokyo
"Ameshin" is a shop of Japanese traditional craft, "Amezaiku" (sculptured candy), in Asakusa. You can enjoy amezaiku demonstrations and make amezaiku in a modern Japanese atmosphere. In Japan, amezaiku is thought to have been performed since the 8th century. In the Edo period, amezaiku craftsmen already existed, and they began to sell around the streets of Edo and have become … [Read more...] about Ameshin – Amezaiku (Sculptured Candy), Tokyo
Kabukiza Theatre, Tokyo
The rebuilding work was completed in 2013, and "Kabukiza Theater" was renewed. When you hear "Kabukiza", it is easy to think that it is difficult to get close to it unless you are a regular audience. However, the new Kabukiza has plenty of facilities to enjoy even if you are not a core fan. The underground shopping zone, the 5th floor rooftop, and the Kabukiza Gallery can be … [Read more...] about Kabukiza Theatre, Tokyo
Niki no Kashi (Confectionery of Niki), Tokyo
Ueno's “Ameyoko”, Ameya Yokocho, developed from the black market after the war. In the mid-Showa period, face-to-face sales that sell cheaply spread, and it is still lively and is loved by locals and tourists as a place to leave nostalgia. Speaking of Ameyoko's classic enjoyment, after all, shopping for fresh food. There are many shops on both sides, where you can buy food and … [Read more...] about Niki no Kashi (Confectionery of Niki), Tokyo
Odaiba Area, Tokyo
A popular tourist destination in Tokyo, Odaiba, where many foreign tourists have been seen in recent years. There are plenty of shopping and amusement facilities, and new spots are open one after another. It's also popular as a date spot because there are so many places to see that you won't get bored all day. You can't miss the night view of Odaiba overlooking the Rainbow … [Read more...] about Odaiba Area, Tokyo
Okinawa World, Okinawa
At "Okinawa World", you can experience Okinawa's traditions and gourmets at once. It is packed with activities and attractions such as walks in the village that reproduced the Ryukyu Kingdom, shows by Eisa, which is a traditional performing arts, and experiences of making "shiisa" (Okinawan guardian lions). Located in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa World is a … [Read more...] about Okinawa World, Okinawa
Origami kaikan, Tokyo
Origami, which is said to have originated in China, Japan, and Spain, is widely used in many countries, including Europe, as ORIGAMI. In recent years, its artistic side has been re-evaluated and its popularity abroad has increased. The history of origami in Japan is said to have been the oldest in the Muromachi period, as it happened with ceremonies such as Noshi. It is … [Read more...] about Origami kaikan, Tokyo