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Shibamata Taishakuten Daikyo-ji Temple

The official name of Shibamata Taishakuten is “Kyoeizan Daikyo-ji.” It is a temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism, and as it was built in 1629 it has quite the long history.

• Kita-Senju, Katsushika
• Shrines & Temples

Kansagu (Ukiki Shrine)

Kansagu, also known as Ukiki Shrine, is a mystical shrine situated by the lakeside, dedicated to Princess Tatsuko from the legend of Tatsuko-hime. The shrine was named in 1769 by Masuto Soshu, a haiku poet and samurai of the Akita domain. It is called Ukiki Shrine because it enshrines a large driftwood (floating tree) that washed ashore.

• Akita
• Shrines & Temples

Kabukicho

Kabukicho is the entertainment district that sits just steps from the east exit of Shinjuku Station. It’s a major hub for izakaya pubs, amusement centers and nightlife spots to enjoy after hours. With neon signs lit up through the entire night, it’s earned the nickname of “the city that never sleeps”.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Shopping Streets

Machida Squirrel Garden

Spread across a 2,500-square-meter space, Machida Squirrel Garden is a hands-on animal park where about 200 Taiwan squirrels roam freely. In addition to squirrels, the park is also home to chipmunks, guinea pigs, rabbits, and tortoises, offering fun and educational animal encounters for all ages.

• Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
• Zoos & Aquariums

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle was built between the years 1593 and 1594. It is one of the oldest of the still-standing “gojuu-rokkai” (five roofs, six stories) structures in Japan, and it has been registered as a national treasure.

• Nagano
• Tourist Attractions

Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan

Built in 1921 and used as a campus for Jiyu Gakuen, until moving in 1934. It was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who also designed the Imperial Hotel. This building is known as a fine example of modern architecture, and is a designated national important Cultural Property.

• Ikebukuro
• Museums

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

Nakano Broadway

Opened in 1966 as Japan's first commercial-residential complex, Nakano Broadway has since transformed into a hub with over 200 shops across five floors, from the basement to the fourth floor. It features a unique blend of original shopping street-style stores and subculture-related shops.

• Nakano, Koenji, Ogikubo, Nerima
• Commercial Buildings

Yuraku Confectionery's "White Black Thunder"

The Hokkaido-limited edition of the chocolate bar "Black Thunder," known for its satisfyingly crunchy texture, coats bite-sized crunchy bases that combine cocoa cookies & plain biscuits with white chocolate enriched with flavorful Hokkaido milk.

• Hokkaido
• Snacks

Yomiuriland

Yomiuriland is the historic, representative amusement park of Tokyo that is located in the area spanning across Inagi, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

• Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks