Kelvin Lee's Reviews

Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store

Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store is the discount shop drawing shoppers from near and wide for its whopping selection and unbeatable prices. Sat at the entrance of Kabukicho, Japan’s largest entertainment district, the store is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year so you can easily pop in for shopping whether on your way during the day or night.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings

Okazaki Castle

A castle where Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616), who founded the Edo shogunate, was born. In 2006, it was selected as one of the “Top 100 Castles in Japan.” With many legends tied to dragons, it is also known as “Tatsugajo (Dragon Castle).” One legend says that when Takechiyo (later Ieyasu) was born, dark clouds swirled above the castle and a golden dragon appeared.

• Aichi
• Tourist Attractions

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

teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka

A permanent nighttime outdoor museum created by the digital art collective teamLab, transforming the Nagaike Botanical Garden into a fantastical art space after dark. While it serves as a serene botanical garden during the day, at night it comes alive with immersive light and sound installations.

• Osaka
• Museums

GLION Rent-A-Car Kobe Airport Branch

Located in the Minatojima area about a 5-minute drive from Kobe Airport, GLION Rent-A-Car Kobe Airport Branch is a rental car shop surrounded by the Kobe city area and port facilities. It is also about a 15-minute walk from Keisan Kagaku Center Station on the Kobe New Transit Port Liner, making it easy to access by public transportation.

• Kobe
• Car & Bike Rentals

NANSEI PLUS

Located in the ever-evolving Shimokitazawa area, NANSEI PLUS sits by the southwest exit of Odakyu Line Shimokitazawa Station and has become a popular station-front destination. The area features a variety of dining options along with the multi-use complex (tefu) lounge, drawing plenty of attention. Nearby, the lush Shimokita no Hara Plaza offers a green open space where visitors can relax and enjoy their time in their own way.

• Shimokitazawa
• Commercial Buildings

The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

A hotel with an elegant setting reminiscent of an 18th-century British aristocrat’s mansion. Despite its superb location within walking distance of JR Osaka Station, step inside and you’ll find yourself in an extraordinary world filled with European classic furnishings and a stately atmosphere. All guest rooms are located on the 24th floor or above, offering panoramic views of the Osaka cityscape.

• Osaka
• Hotels

Miyagi Prefecture Matsushima Rikyu

Matsushima Rikyu is a tourist commercial hub that opened in March 2020 in Matsushima, home to one of Japan's three most scenic views. There’s plenty to explore inside, including a Japanese garden, rooftop garden, restaurant museum and more.

• Miyagi
• Commercial Buildings