Hai Wang's Reviews

Laview

“Laview” is the express train that hit the rails as of 2019 on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, connecting Ikebukuro and Seibu Chichibu Stations in just 77 minutes. Hop on for an easy day trip to the Chichibu area with plenty of time make it back to central Tokyo on the same day, making it the savvy way to zip up and explore Chichibu on the fly.

Saitama
Ikebukuro
Trains & Subway

12 Aug 2025 See More

The front of the train looks super unique, almost like a spaceship—very futuristic! The windows are huge, so you get an amazing view of the scenery along the way.

Kaiyukan

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.

Osaka Port, Bay Area
Zoos & Aquariums

3 Oct 2021 See More

The huge tanks really showcase the underwater ecosystem. The whale shark is definitely the star, but there are also seals, dolphins, rays, and more. There's even an area where you can interact directly with some of the animals.

Tanize Suspension Bridge

Tanize Suspension Bridge was built by the villagers in 1954 for daily use during the post-war reconstruction period. Surrounded by majestic mountains, it is one of the longest steel suspension bridges in Japan. The bridge connects Ueno and Tanize and is 297 meters long and 54 meters high.

Nara
Tourist Attractions

3 Oct 2021 See More

The wooden planks on the suspension bridge looked old, and the cables seemed rusty. It feels like it hasn't been well maintained for years, which made me a bit nervous.

Mt. Yoshino

Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).

Nara
Nature Spots

3 Oct 2021 See More

Mt. Yoshino is the birthplace of Yoshino cherry blossoms and is the best place in Japan for cherry blossom viewing. If you love cherry blossoms, you absolutely have to visit Yoshino at least once.

ROUSHOUKI

Founded in 1915. “Buta-manjyu” (Butaman) was born from the Tenshin Paozu (Tianjin Buns) of Tianjin, China that were made easier to be accepted by the Japanese. The first generation arrived in Japan from Zhejiang province, China and opened ROUSHOUKI which would be the first pork bun specialty restaurant in the country that remains popular to this day, with long lines forming out the door.

Kobe
Chinese Food

2 Oct 2021 See More

Finally got my hands on these after waiting in a long line. You have to buy at least three at a time. Took a bite and found them really salty—guess I'm just used to the soup dumplings from my local spot.

Ippoh Main Store

Ippoh is one of Osaka's best-established restaurants, located in Edobori, Nishi-ku, and has its roots in a tempura restaurant founded in 1850 (Kaei 3 ) by the first generation of an oil shop owner as a sideline.It has a history of more than 180 years spanning five generations. Throughout its long history, the restaurant has entertained VIPs from around the world as well as dignitaries from home and abroad.

Hommachi, Yodoyabashi, Kitahama
Japanese Cuisine

2 Oct 2021 See More

This is the best tempura I've ever had. Even the overall dining environment was fantastic.

Yutorian

Set in Kawaba Village at the southern foosteps of Mt. Hotaka, one of the 100 famous mountains in Japan. Yutorian is a natural hot springs inn, tucked behind the sprawling rice paddies of Kawaba Village.

Gunma
Inns

2 Oct 2021 See More

By avoiding the usual group tours, I got to enjoy a much more peaceful and relaxing trip.