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Nishi Park (Sendai)

The oldest urban park in Sendai, opened in 1875. It originated from the site once known as Sakuragaoka Park. The hilly area, once lined with samurai residences, was developed into a park, where large trees such as zelkova and ginkgo are scattered throughout, creating a rich natural setting in every season.

• Sendai
• Parks & Gardens

Tokyo Summerland

This large-scale leisure hub sits in Akiruno City, drawing crowds for its massive outdoor lazy river pool-one of the largest in Japan-and an indoor pool just waiting for you to dive in no matter what the season or weather. Pop over easily from Tokyo Station in just over an hour by train thanks to easy access that keeps this hot spot on the list.

• Okutama, Ome
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Hashi no Furusato-kan WAKASA

A famous traditional craft from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture: Wakasa lacquered chopsticks. They are decorated with materials such as eggshells and seashells, then coated with multiple layers of lacquer and carefully polished to create intricate patterns. This technique has been passed down since the Edo period, and today Wakasa chopsticks account for 80% of Japan’s lacquered chopstick production. The place to fully experience the appeal of these 400-plus-year-old Wakasa chopsticks is Hashi no Furusato-kan WAKASA.

• Fukui
• Museums

Aragijima

A historic rice terrace with a unique fan-shaped landscape, recognized as Wakayama Prefecture’s only Important Cultural Landscape. It has also been selected for Japan’s 100 Best Rice Terraces and the Beautiful Villages of Japan Landscape Contest, making it a symbolic landmark of Aridagawa. The terraces are said to have been developed around the 17th century to make effective use of land formed by the erosive action of the Aridagawa River that flows nearby.

• Wakayama
• Nature Spots

Mohri Salvatore Cuomo

A pizzeria and bar produced by acclaimed Italian chef Salvatore Cuomo, known for popularizing Neapolitan pizza in Japan. Signature pizzas are baked in a stone oven in authentic Naples style, including the award-winning “D.O.C”, which took top honors at the world-class pizza event “PIZZA FEST”, alongside a wide variety of other choices.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Western Restaurants

Tokyo Disneyland

Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.

• Chiba
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Tateyama Kurobe Snow Valley Festival

Located near Murodo, known for its heavy snowfall, the "Otani" area boasts abundant snow accumulation, with depths approaching 20 meters. This area is part of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a world-renowned mountain sightseeing route featuring peaks exceeding 3,000 meters in elevation. Every year from April to June, the Tateyama Kurobe Snow Valley Festival takes place, centered around the Otani area.

• Toyama
• Spring festivals & Events

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

• Gifu
• Famous Places

Shibuya Scramble Intersection

This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.

• Shibuya
• Tourist Attractions

Saru Kani Gassen

This furikake is made with the luxe, high-quality flavor of seasoned nori that could only come from a nori merchant. If you sprinkle it on to white rice, you won’t need any side dishes to enjoy your rice.

• Food & Drink