Wakkanai Youth Science Museum “Wakkarium”
Opened in 1974, this science museum in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, is part of a combined facility with the Noshappu Cold Current Aquarium and is affectionately known as "Wakkarium."
If the weather’s bad, this is a pretty solid backup plan. It’s in a convenient location, and it’s easy to pair with nearby spots.
Wakkanai Noshappu Aquarium
Located at Cape Noshappu, the westernmost point of Wakkanai, Noshappu Aquarium is Japan's northernmost aquarium. It houses and exhibits approximately 1,300 creatures across around 120 species, primarily showcasing marine life adapted to the cold northern seas, such as fish and seals.
They focus on creatures from cold-water seas, so it feels really different from a typical aquarium.
You can see a lot of northern fish species, and it’s pretty educational.
Shibuya Mark City
A commercial facility born from the catch phrase “The day Shibuya becomes and adult”. Shibuya, the place where trends and culture are shared, has a strong image of a youthful city, but this commercial facility is a space that feels comfortable for adults who have graduated from their youth.
Chun Shui Tang opened a shop here last year. I'll definitely stop by again next time I'm in Japan.
WATERRAS
This business complex has a beautiful courtyard of various trees and greenery with excellent transportation access. Organized around the two buildings of the Waterras Tower and the Waterras Annex, it includes a business complex, community facilities such as a multi-purpose auditorium, offices, student apartments, and more.
The basement supermarket, first-floor café, and second-floor food court are all my favorite spots here.
Yomiuriland
Yomiuriland is the historic, representative amusement park of Tokyo that is located in the area spanning across Inagi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
The nighttime lighting creates such a great atmosphere. It's also a perfect spot for couples.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower was born in 1958. When it was built, Tokyo Tower proudly stood out as the tallest steel tower in the world. At a height of 33 meters, it was taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is located in Minato Ward in the center of Tokyo. Take in sweeping views of the city from the observation deck. Currently under renovation, it is always changing.
Tokyo Tower looks absolutely beautiful at night. I think it's the true symbol of Tokyo.