-
Awa Odori Adventure
Awa Odori Road tile
The pulsing beat of the taiko drums filled the streets, reverberating through my bones and beckoning me to join the dance. High, almost cacophonous gongs, bells and flutes punctuated the beat, but the drums set the tone for my visit to Tokushima.
徳島:Tokushima
I love Ja
-
Heichinrou Chinese Restaurant in Yokohama
Heichinrou Yokohama
“Heichinrou” means “A place welcoming distinguished, good people.” First opened in 1884 in Yokohama in the Chinatown area, it is the oldest Chinese restaurant still operating in Japan. Over time it has opened multiple branches, and even has a line of bottled teas.
Dim Su
-
Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel in Yokohama
Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel
At 369 feet (107.5 meters), the Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel in Yokohama is one of the largest in Japan. During the day it has panoramic views of the entire region and Tokyo Bay. On very clear days you can even see Shinjuku and Mt. Fuji from the top. Th
-
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, or “City Hall,” is an impressive structure of three buildings, covering three city blocks. The showpiece is the main building, soaring 48 stories tall, split into two towers connected by bridges, so that it looks very much like a moder
-
Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo
Akihabara
Akihabara Electric Town is a section of Tokyo with a vast array of electronic appliances and devices. Shops range from high-tech stores with the latest products to resale stores piled high with parts. In recent years it has also become a mecca for people who enjoy anime and manga,
-
Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center
Tokyo Big Sight Inc. was established on April 1, 1958 and is located at 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo. They operate large convention facilities in Japan, and support the exhibition sector with the goal to contribute to economic activation and industrial development.
Tokyo Big Sight
-
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro,Tokyo
Sunshine 60 Observatory @ Sunshine City Sunshine City @ Ikebukuro
The Sunshine City is a huge amusement and shopping complex in the heart of Ikebukuro in the western part of Tokyo. The central feature is the Sunshine 60 building, which has one of the first observatories in Tokyo and a great
-
Namja Town in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro
Namja Town @ Sunshine City @ Ikebukuro
Namja Town is an amusement park located in Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. It was renovated and renewed in 2013 so and is operated by Namco, a famous maker of video games and anime cartoons, but the facility does not focus on the characte
-
Sunshine City Aquarium, Tokyo
Marine Garden @ Sunshine Aquarium @ Ikebukuro
The Sunshine City Aquarium in Sunshine City is an interesting aquarium with many creatures, including some animals like frogs, pelicans, and snakes, which are not technically aquatic. It has several unusual display areas, including a
-
Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo
Golden Gai Eatery, Shinjuku, Tokyo
The Shinjuku Golden Gai is a small but colorful section of Shinjuku, Tokyo known for its night life. It has several small streets connected by alleys that are not much wider than one person. It is notable because the architecture has survived ma
-
Sanrio Puroland
For Hello Kitty lovers, there can be no better place than Sanrio’s Puroland. This little theme park is dedicated to the various characters developed by the company, including Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kerroppi, JewelPet and more.
Sanrio Puroland
The target audience is children 3-7 years old,
-
Ueno Park, Tokyo
池の恋人達 / pond of love @ Ueno park
One of Japan’s first and largest city parks, Ueno Park was opened to the public in 1873. It originally belonged to the wealthy and powerful Kaneiji Temple. Though the area suffered a significant amount of damage in various wars, it still has some very old bui
-
Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
Ueno Zoo entrance
It is hard to believe there is a beautiful zoo with over 460 species of animals located in the center of the Tokyo metropolis. However, Japan’s oldest zoo, founded in 1882, is attached to the Ueno Park area just a few minute’s walk from Ueno Station.
Giant Panda havi
-
National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo
Going to the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo can be a great experience for the whole family, whether one’s interest is in outer space, geology, slime molds, or anything in between. Displays are well arranged and labeled in multiple languages, including English.
F
-
Benten
Shinobazu Pond
Shinobazu Pond takes up a large part of the southwest side of Ueno Park. Originally natural, it has been modified several times over the years so that there are now three pond sections divided by wide paths. The boat pond has rental paddle boats, including ones shaped like swa
-
Ameyoko Market, Tokyo
Ameyoko Market
Ameyoko Market (アメ横) is a busy and colorful shopping area under the tracks of the JR Yamanote line, near the Ueno Station and Ueno Park. If you are visiting the Ueno area to see the Ueno Zoo or museums, this is a great way to experience the less serene side of the area and fin
-
Happoen Garden, Tokyo
Happoen Garden Arbor
Happoen means literally “The Garden of Eight Views.” The Happoen Garden (八芳園) is a traditional, privately-owned garden which offers many services to make it convenient for visitors wishing to experience Japanese culture.
Happoen Garden Tokyo Japan
You can enjoy free tim
-
Is Japan Cool? Tokyo 2020 Olympics Promo Video
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Japan is cool
Great video from the Tokyo 2020 committee who worked with ANA on a special version of the “is JAPAN cool?” film. This film was aired at the 2020 Candidate Cities Briefing for IOC Members in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 3rd July 3013. The film accura
-
Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace
The Imperial Palace is the residence of the Japanese Emperor and his family. Built in 1457, it became the home of the Tokugawa shoguns and was the military center for most of Japan’s history. After the Meiji Restoration, it became the home of the imperial family. Now visitors
-
Nijubashi Bridge at Imperial Palace, Tokyo
Nijubashi bridge
Nijubashi is the official entrance bridge to the Imperial Palace grounds, closed except for important state occasions or delegations from abroad. It is a beautiful stone bridge with graceful arches spanning the moat from the wide gravel plaza to a heavy wood gate. There is a
Total
884 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
21/45 20-travel/Page GoTo Page:
