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Okunitama-jinja Shrine

Okunitama Shrine, with a history stretching back about 1900 years, is where Okunitama-no-Okami, the deity protecting the Musashino area, is enshrined. Musashino was a vast area including modern-day Tokyo, Saitama, and parts of Kanagawa. Inside the shrine grounds are several smaller shrines, each one granting its own blessing. Among those, the shrine blessing love and marriage is especially well-known.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Shrines & Temples

Takashima Koyomi

Shinseikan Takashima Koyomi is more than just a yearly calendar-it is a publication that offers insights deeply connected to daily life in Japan, including fortunes, seasonal words, and other culturally significant information. Originally conceived by Takashima Shomyo, It has been published continuously for over 75 years since its first edition in 1950, following the guiding philosophy: “Bringing rhythm and richness to everyday life through calendars.”

• Faith, Spirituality & Customs

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY

Japan's largest station-centered urban development project, led by JR East, opened in spring 2026 in front of Takanawa Gateway Station in Minato City, Tokyo.

• Shinagawa, Gotanda
• Commercial Buildings

Ippotei Main Store

Founded in 1933, this historic Chinese restaurant in Namba is best known for its signature shumai, wrapped in a thin yellow egg crepe instead of the typical white flour-based skin. Originally developed as a post-war substitute due to flour shortages, the egg wrap became a beloved specialty, and the restaurant continues to preserve this unique method to this day.

• Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami)
• Chinese Food

Nasu Highland, Minamigaoka Dairy

The dairy industry has been thriving in Tochigi Prefecture with its lush greenery and clean air. This farm is located in the Nasu Highland, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tochigi Prefecture. It is open all year and admission is free.

• Tochigi
• Experiences Facilities