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BARBARA EXPO RESTAURANT

True to its concept, “Wonderful table style for Nice people!”, BARBARA EXPO RESTAURANT is a place to enjoy wonderful food and a great time. The menu is French-based with Italian and Spanish touches, designed to please both the palate and the eye. From pasta and gratin to omurice, paella, and hamburg steak, there’s plenty to explore.

Osaka
Western Restaurants

4 Jan 2026 See More

Lots of options—pasta, risotto, and steak dishes. The flavors are consistent and safe, but not quite “wow, this is amazing.”
Portions feel just right for women; for men, it might be a little on the small side.
For a department-store restaurant, the prices are a bit on the high side, but with the atmosphere, it’s still acceptable.

Steakhouse Ichigo

Steakhouse Ichigo in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, specializes in female Japanese Black Olive Wagyu. Shodoshima-grown Olive Wagyu is raised on dried olive pomace. It is known for its light, clean-tasting fat from oleic acid and tender texture. Among the limited number of Olive Wagyu shipped each year, the restaurant purchases whole, only the rarest female cattle.

Takamatsu
Meat Dishes

4 Dec 2025 See More

The steak was cooked just right. The fat was fragrant without being greasy, and the meat was super tender and juicy when you bit into it. The sides were simple but tasty, and the overall price felt reasonable too.

Norikura Kogen

A mountain resort spread across the eastern foothills of Mt. Norikura, located at the southern end of the Northern Alps. Set at elevations of around 3,937 to 5,906 feet within Chubu Sangaku National Park, it offers a wide range of outdoor activities amid beautiful nature in every season, from spring and summer when alpine flowers are in bloom, to fall with its vivid autumn leaves, and winter wrapped in powder snow.

Nagano
Nature Spots

15 Oct 2025 See More

It feels incredibly close to nature! The whole area is მშვიდ and the air is super clean, surrounded by mountains on all sides. No matter where you take a photo, it looks like a postcard.

There are lots of hiking trails and waterfalls to explore, and it really feels like spending the whole day immersed in the forest. Summer is so pleasant, the fall leaves are absolutely gorgeous, and in winter it turns into a ski paradise. Every season has its own scenery.

If you love mountains and hot springs and want to avoid the crowds, I highly recommend this place!

Dotonbori Giant Ferris Wheel Ebisu Tower

A giant Ferris wheel attached to the large discount store “Don Quijote” Dotonbori store along the Dotonbori River, one of the liveliest spots in Osaka’s Minami area, where buildings with flashy signs line both banks. Facing the river, this striking Ferris wheel is the world’s first oval shape, unlike typical circular wheels. Its four-person gondolas also feature a unique mechanism that rotates horizontally mid-ride-the first of its kind in the world.

Osaka
Observatories

30 Sep 2025 See More

You can see all of Dotonbori from up there, and at night when the lights come on, the vibe is amazing.
It’s not a super tall Ferris wheel, but since it’s right in the heart of lively Dotonbori, the night view hits different.
Great to try if you’re in the area!

Mt. Mantoro Observatory

The Mt. Mantoro Observatory sits atop Mt. Omine in Ide Town, Kyoto Prefecture, at an elevation of about 300 meters. From the summit, you can take in sweeping views of Ide Town with the Kizu River flowing below, stretching out as far as Kyoto Tower and the cityscape of Kyoto, as well as Mt. Ikoma in Nara. Especially at dusk and into the evening, the glowing city lights and the silhouettes of Kyoto Tower and Mt. Ikoma create a breathtaking scene. The observatory is also renowned for its night views, which have been officially recognized as part of Japan’s Night View Heritage.

Kyoto
Observatories

24 Sep 2025 See More

You have to do a bit of climbing, but once you're up there, you get an amazing view of Lake Biwa and the mountains. On clear days, the scenery is super wide and open. At night, you can catch the night view—it's really romantic. It's not crowded at all, so it's quiet and perfect if you want to get away from the noise and just enjoy the scenery.

Kuranomachi Yuransen(Tochigi pleasure boat)

The Uzuma River flows through the center of Tochigi City, and visitors can enjoy a scenic boat ride aboard a traditional-style vessel. The cruise covers a 300-meter round trip from Kourai Bridge to Setogawara Park and takes about 30 minutes. As the boat glides past rows of historic warehouses reminiscent of the Edo period, the nostalgic townscape and tranquil pace create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Tochigi
Experiences Facilities

21 Sep 2025 See More

Gliding slowly down the canal on a small boat, you pass by these really well-preserved old warehouse buildings—it feels like stepping back into the Edo period. The boatman gives little explanations as he rows, which adds to the laid-back vibe. On sunny days, the reflections of the buildings on the water are beautiful, and at night, the lights make it super romantic. It's perfect for taking photos and also for soaking up the local history at a relaxed pace.

Izumo Taisha

Izumo Taisha is one of the most revered, ancient shrines in Japan, along with Ise jingu Shrine. Its records go as far back as writings from the Kojiki, Japan’ oldest historical account compiled in 712. The deity enshrined here is Okuninushi no Okami, who is known as the deity of love and marriage.。

Shimane
Shrines & Temples

21 Sep 2021 See More

Came here to pray for good relationships. There are so many cute rabbit statues!

Yunomine Onsen

It is located along the Nakahechi Route (Akagi-goe and Dainichi-goe ridges) on Kumano Kodo Path, nationally known as Japan’s oldest hot spring. It was opened 1800 years ago. Emperors Shirakawa, Toba, Goshirakawa and Gotoba stopped here on the way to Kumano, which made this hot spring widely known.

Wakayama
Famous Places

21 Sep 2021 See More

The sulfur smell here is pretty strong, so it’s different from most Japanese hot springs I’ve been to.

Kurushima Strait Boat Tour

The Shimanami Kaido road, which connects Onomichi City in Honshu to Imabari city on Shikoku island, crosses over several islands in the Seto Inland Sea, Oshima island being the last one at the southern end of the road.

Ehime

3 Mar 2021 See More

The fast currents and impressive whirlpools, plus the sight of the sea water constantly surging—this is a really unique spot.

Aoyama Tajimaya

A historic shop that has been selling Mamegashi (nut and bean confectionery), since its establishment in Meiji 27 (1894). The shop has a wide variety of peanut and soybean products available with a range of seasoning, such as salt, ume (plum) and matcha.

Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

3 Nov 2020 See More

Their peanut butter is super fragrant and rich—really delicious!