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Akihabara is an electric town on behalf of Japan, and at the same time Akihabara is known as a sacred place of the pop culture including animation, comics, and pop idols. We introduce the town where such various cultures coexist, the change of Akihabara and up-and-coming spots ...

Chidori-ga-fuchi Green Way is located a 5-minute walk away from Kudanshita Station, and a 5-minute walk away from Hanzomon Station. This 700 meter long greenway stretches from Yasukuni-dori Avenue to Kitanomaru Garden in the north. About 260 cherry trees including Yoshino cherry trees, are planted along the path. From late ...

When you walk along Kichijoji Avenue, in the shade of the tall green trees of Mitaka's Inokashira Park, you come upon a colorful building. Standing in front of a sign that says "Ghibli Museum, Mitaka", a very large Totoro welcomes you at the entrance. When you look through the portholes, ...

A typical feudal lord garden from the Edo period with a tidal pond and two duck grounds. A tidal pond is a type of pond that channels seawater and changes its appearance depending on the ebb and flow of the tide, and is a style commonly used in seaside gardens ...

The Imperial Palace has served as the residential place of the successive Emperors since 1868. It contains the Imperial Residence and the Imperial Palace Complex, where His Majesty the Emperor undertakes official duties. Various ceremonies and public activities are held there too. Other major buildings in the Palace include the ...

Today, 'kabuki' is recognized internationally as one of Japan's great performing arts. Essentially a popular theatre, it has always reflected the tastes and fashions of the townspeople. With a history stretching back over 400 years, this all-male theater form has a vast repertoire that is still performed, ranging from antique ...

Kanda Myojin Shrine is a 5-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station, Shin-Ochanomizu Station, and Suehirocho Station. It is a prestigious shrine with a long history, and is known as the guardian spirit of 108 town councils, including Kanda, Nihombashi, Akihabara, Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Tsukiji Fish Market ...

Kokyo Gaien area is a large lawn square with Kuromatsu pine trees and has a majestic atmosphere with historic buildings such as castle gates and moats. It has been Japan's leading tourist attractions. The Kitanomaru area is connected to the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace and Kokyo Gaien area ...

A mere 2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Sakuradamon Station and a 3-minute walk from Hibiya Station and Nijubashi Station, the Nijubashi Bridge is located in front of the Imperial Palace main gate. Also known as "Ninohashi" or "Tsukimihashi," it is the bridge that goes over the moat from the Imperial ...

Enjoy commanding views of downtown Tokyo from a height of 202 meters. 　The observatories are intended to inform and educate people about Tokyo and TMG policy while taking in the stunning views below. 　We hope that you will take a moment from your visit to think about the future of ...

An indoor theme park where you can meet Hello Kitty and other world-famous Sanrio characters, and where everyone from young children to adults can enjoy themselves ...

Senso-ji is the oldest temple in Tokyo. Known throughout Japan, it is the temple of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (Sho Kanzeon Bosatsu), who embodies the mercy of all Buddhas. This important center of religious faith draws 30 million worshippers every year. Take a look another post about Senso-ji ...

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to a “daimyo” (feudal lord) Naito, at the Edo era (1591). The government-managed agricultural experiment station was established in 1872, and after that it became imperial estate, completed in 1906 as an imperial garden. It developed as a ...

Together with Others, Immerse your Entire Body, Perceive with your Body, and Become One with the World teamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective ...

Wander, Explore, and Discover in One Continuous Borderless World teamLab Borderless is a world of artworks without boundaries, a museum without a map created by art collective teamLab. Artworks move out of rooms, relate to other works, influence each other, and at times intermingle, without boundaries. Through this group of ...

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace are located 5-minute walk from Subway "Otemachi sta." and "Takebashi sta." Part of the Imperial Palace and occupying the site of three compounds that belonged to the former Edo Castle: Honmaru, Ninomaru, and parts of Sannomaru, the gardens are open to the public ...

Tsukiji Hongwanji is a Buddhist temple belonging to the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha denomination, also known as Shin Buddhism, which was founded by the monk Shinran (1173-1263) and whose head temple is Hongwanji (Nishi Hongwanji) in Kyoto. The temple was first built near Asakusa, but was burnt down in a fire ...

Even after the Central Wholesale Market moved, Tsukiji Outer Market has continued to house 460 food specialty stores, all connected to one another. The stores sell fresh fish and seafood, cooking utensils, knives, and other products. Always full of shoppers, the market overflows with energy. Eat lots of delicious foods ...

Speaking of Yokohama Ports, there are strong images of them as ports where large passenger ships come, such as Osanbashi Pier, Daikoku Pier, and Shinko Pier, but when you include both cargo and passenger ships, there are 10 piers introduced on the Yokohama City website, which are used for sightseeing ...

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is a brand-new attraction offering fans the chance to step behind-the-scenes of the spellbinding films and discover secrets of the Wizarding World ...

Yasukuni-jinja Shrine was built in 1896 at the command of the Meiji Emperor to honor the souls of those who died in the battles of the recent revolution. From Edo-period samurai to casualties in World War II, over 2.4 million souls are enshrined at Yasukuni-jinja Shrine. The shrine's grounds include ...

The five lakes along the northern foothills of Mt. Fuji are known as the Fuji Five Lakes. All year round, many people visit this area close to the mountain and its lakes, where they can enjoy fishing, camping, trekking, hot springs and more ...

A place to experience and connect with nature and history. Welcome to the official tourism website for Hakone. Hakone is at the historic, cultural, and natural crossroads of Japan. Get inspiration and information for your visit and come discover the tradition, culture and history of Japan in Hakone ...

The Izu region, located in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture on the border with Kanagawa Prefecture, is comprised of 13 highly unique cities and towns. A peninsula jutting out into the Pacific Ocean, it is 60 kilometers long running north to south, and 40 kilometers wide east to west. Did you know ...

Which city comes to mind when you think of Japan - Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto or Nara? Relaxing, peaceful Kamakura is located just near Tokyo. Kamakura, one of the oldest cities in Japan, has a warm climate and offers tourist attractions similar to those in Nara and Kyoto. In addition to ...

30 minutes from the city center.Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, where you can experience the four eras of the Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei eras while retaining the atmosphere of Edo. A cute cafe with historical buildings, cultural properties, seasonal nature, delicious gourmet food. Why don't you go on a little ...

The town where Narita having an air gateway, Narita International Airport colors the first scene of Japan. A tourist city full of the international atmosphere includes a lot of highlight where a historic culture-like spot is fun around most. I go round the famous places by a drive, and a ...

The city of Nikko has 1,200 years of history, faith and culture which are nurtured and protected by its citizens. Learn the basics of Nikko's history and culture to get the most out of sightseeing here ...