Taking a trip to Aso is, in my opinion, a great way to get to know Kumamoto. It doesn't take too long to get there from the city—after about an hour, the scenery outside the window gradually begins to change, slowly shifting from familiar city streets to endless green grasslands and mountain views, as if you've entered another world. The scenery along the way is soothing and relaxing, making you want to slow down and fully take in Aso's natural beauty. Looking down from the mountain road, the cars traveled neatly one after another along the winding road, looking as cute as little Tomica cars from a distance! We also happened to see a helicopter flying across the sky in the distance. Together with the traffic on the ground, it created views from different heights. I imagined that looking down from the air at Aso's magnificent volcanic terrain and grasslands must be beautiful too.
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Ferris Wheel Kururin
The Ferris wheel Kururin has a diameter of 45 meters, and from the ground to its highest point spans 85 meters. It has also become a new iconic symbol of Matsuyama.
This landmark Ferris wheel is located on the ninth-floor rooftop of the Iyotetsu Takashimaya department store in Matsuyama, with its highest point about 85 meters above the ground. It offers 360-degree views of the Ehime cityscape, Matsuyama Castle, and the Seto Inland Sea. At night, colorful lights illuminate the sky, creating a romantic and enchanting atmosphere.
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Kawaramachi OPA
Kyoto is the city of legends, known for its historic buildings, shrines, temples, and streets that breathe Japanese tradition, but it’s also home to shopping centers brimming with the latest trends. One name at the top is Kawaramachi OPA, a bustling landmark for Kyoto's youth since its opening in 1998 that sits steeped in the heart of Kyoto's busiest district, Kawaramachi.
Kawaramachi OPA is a landmark shopping center located in Kyoto’s bustling Shijo-Kawaramachi district. It houses around 60 specialty stores offering trendy fashion, beauty products, lifestyle goods, anime merchandise, unique dining options, and more, making it especially popular with young people ages 10 to 30〜
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Yurakucho Marui
The “Yurakucho ITOCiA” commercial complex stands in front of the ticket gates of JR Yurakucho Station. The Yurakucho Marui fashion mall occupies the first through eighth floors.
Yurakucho Marui combines fashion, lifestyle goods, and dining in a comfortable shopping environment filled with greenery. Its biggest feature is its active promotion of subcultures, with a large area dedicated to anime and gaming events. It frequently hosts pop-up exhibitions and themed events featuring popular IPs. There was even a pop-up café featuring beautiful girl characters before, but unfortunately, I missed it. It was a shame.
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