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Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park

A lush park located in Shigaraki, the pottery town of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The park is made up of four areas. It features a ceramics-focused art museum (the Ceramic Art Museum), the Shigaraki Industrial Exhibition Hall with a shop and gallery showcasing the latest in Shigaraki ware, the Creative Training Center with an artist-in-residence studio that reflects a rich international cultural atmosphere, and plazas displaying a wide range of works-offering well-rounded facilities dedicated to ceramics.

Shiga
Parks & Gardens

29 Sep 2026 See More

When visiting Shigaraki, besides seeing the tanuki pottery, I also highly recommend taking a walk around Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, where you can see ceramic works in many different styles. After looking around, you'll have a better understanding of Shigaraki ware and Japanese ceramic culture.

Ginza Mitsukoshi

Ginza is famous for its highly ranked shopping area. Ginza Mitsukoshi is centrally located and also a representative department with a long history in Japan.

Ginza, Yurakucho
Commercial Buildings

17 Jun 2026 See More

On my first trip to Ginza, I was immediately drawn in by the exterior of Ginza Mitsukoshi. It looks grand and stylish, and even just taking photos at the entrance gives you that upscale Tokyo shopping district vibe.

Takenoko no Sato

Takenoko no Sato is one of the signature products of Meiji Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Meiji). Following the huge success of its sister product Kinoko no Yama, it was developed as the second product in the series with a completely different concept. Since its launch in 1979, it has remained a long-selling favorite with a history of more than 45 years.

Snacks

17 Jun 2026 See More

When you see bamboo shoot-shaped cookies at a convenience store in Japan, it’s really hard not to buy them. The classic combo of cookies and chocolate has a timeless appeal, and it’s easy to see why they’ve been a favorite for so long.

Inokashira Park

Inokashira Park, stretching across Musashino City and Mitaka City in Tokyo, opened in 1917 as the first imperial gift park in Japan, and celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2017.

Kichijoji, Mitaka
Parks & Gardens

6 Dec 2025 See More

After strolling through the Kichijoji shopping street, heading into the park made for a perfect day.

Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park

Scattered throughout the park are places where the spirit of Tove Jansson lives on. A fairy-tale writer from Northern Europe, she created the world-famous Moomin character. This park is full of cute buildings and natural spaces for visitors to enjoy.

Saitama
Parks & Gardens

27 Aug 2025 See More

It's so beautiful, it's hard to believe this park is free. You can even go inside the cute little houses and really immerse yourself in the charming world of the Moomins.

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