Fuji TV is located near Odaiba Seaside Park. The striking silver sphere suspended in the center of the building is recognizable from a distance and is one of Odaiba's most iconic landmarks. If you have time, you can also explore inside. Some public areas are free to visit, so anyone who likes TV shows or Japanese pop culture can stop by. If you want to enjoy Odaiba from a higher vantage point, you can purchase a separate ticket to visit the spherical observation deck “Hachitama” on the 25th floor, where you can look out over Tokyo Bay and the surrounding scenery.
Fuji TV Headquarters Building | Review by Linda Liao
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Local Cuisine Goshiki
A historical Japanese cuisine restaurant established in 1635. One can enjoy regional cuisine that uses many local ingredients such as fresh red seabream, Iyo-wagyu (Iyo beef cattle) and Hime-pork.
Goshiki in Matsuyama is one of the area's most iconic local cuisine restaurants and a great place to sample Ehime specialties all at once. The signature dish is sea bream rice, featuring fresh, flavorful sea bream served with fragrant rice. You can also enjoy local dishes such as five-colored somen noodles, with a varied menu full of regional character. For dessert, there was Ehime's specialty towel cake!
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Rotating Bridge
Spanning the canal between Miyazu Bay and Aso Sea, home to Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Scenic Views, the Rotating Bridge connects Amanohashidate to the mainland where Chionji Temple’s Monju-do Hall is located. This rare bridge swivels 90 degrees to make way for larger vessels such as sightseeing and cargo ships. Officially named “Shotenkyo” (Small Amanohashidate Bridge), it is one of two bridges in the area, the other being “Daitenkyo” (Large Amanohashidate Bridge), which does not rotate.
Looking down from the observation deck, Amanohashidate's Rotating Bridge resembles a quiet yet fascinating painting. As the bridge slowly turns, small boats leisurely pass through. From a distance, they look like toy boats gliding across the water. It's such an adorable sight!
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Nippori Fabric Town
Located about 3 minutes on foot from JR Nippori Station, Nippori Fabric Town is centered around Nippori Central Street and spans about 1 kilometer with about 90 fabric shops. This area attracts shoppers from all over the country, from beginners in handcrafts to professionals in the fashion industry, as it offers a wide range of materials, fabrics, and fashion-related accessories.
Anyone who sews probably knows that many sewing supplies and tools sold in Taiwan are imported from Japan, and they aren’t exactly cheap. I happened to be in Japan on a business trip this time, so I used some free time to make a special trip to Nippori Fabric Town and stock up!
This place is really great for anyone who enjoys crafts and sewing and wants to hunt for finds. There’s a huge selection, from all kinds of sewing tools and supplies to fabrics. Even for the same Japanese brands or tools made in Japan, the prices here are much more affordable. I ended up picking out quite a few useful little tools while browsing, and the total came to only about JPY 7,000–8,000. It felt like a great deal!
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