William Wang's Reviews

Kaiten Sushi Hakodate Marukatsu Suisan Main Branch

Located just a short walk from JR Hakodate Station inside the Hakodate Bay Gourmet Club, a dining complex in the bay area, this conveyor-belt sushi restaurant is operated directly by a long-established fishmonger.

Hakodate and Matsumae
Japanese Cuisine

16 Nov 2025 See More

The prices aren't exactly cheap, but considering the level of freshness you get in Hokkaido, it's pretty reasonable. The atmosphere is lively—feels more like you're here for seafood than just sushi. Everything is really fresh, so I definitely recommend giving it a try!

Tsuruya Shokudo

A long-established restaurant serving Yoshida Udon for around 70 years, now run by the third generation. The restaurant is widely regarded as the originator of horse meat toppings, a now-standard feature of Yoshida Udon.

Yamanashi
Japanese Cuisine

15 Oct 2025 See More

This place has such a local vibe! The restaurant is small but really cozy, and the owner is super friendly. The udon noodles are hand-made, super chewy and bouncy—so good! Even just with a simple sauce or some tempura, it's delicious. The portions are generous and the prices are really reasonable. I especially recommend the one with a raw egg—mix it in and it smells amazing! Overall, it's a humble little spot that makes you want to come back again.

Katsurahama Aquarium

Located on the shores of the iconic Katsurahama Beach in Kochi Prefecture, this aquarium offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Popular among all age groups, it provides numerous interactive feeding experiences, allowing visitors to observe and learn about marine life up close, engaging all the senses.

Kochi
Zoos & Aquariums

13 Oct 2025 See More

Katsurahama Aquarium is just adorable! It's not very big, but you can get super close to all the animals and there's a lot of interaction.
The penguin and sea lion shows are really fun, and the staff are super friendly. The whole place feels really warm and welcoming, and it's a great spot for photos too!

Karasawa Cirque

A bowl-shaped glacial landform surrounded by the Hotaka Mountain Range in the Northern Alps, this scenic spot is known for its dramatic alpine views and vibrant fall foliage covering the mountainsides in autumn. Beyond the autumn colors, its appeal also lies in the seasonal natural scenery, from snowy winter landscapes to alpine flowers in summer. Karasawa Cirque sits at an elevation of Approx. 2,300 meters, while the surrounding ridgelines rise to around 3,000 meters, creating an elevation difference of up to 900 meters.

Nagano
Nature Spots

1 Oct 2025 See More

Absolutely spectacular! Surrounded by high mountains, it feels like a stage set by nature.
The fall foliage is especially famous, with the whole valley covered in dreamy shades of red, orange, and yellow.
A lot of people come here just to hike, camp, and watch the sunrise or a sky full of stars. The atmosphere is incredible.
It takes some climbing to get there, but the scenery is totally worth it!

Sennenzake Kikkawa

Located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, Kikkawa specializes in traditional salmon processing. Murakami, a coastal town facing the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its salmon, and its local Miomote River is famously known as the world’s first river where salmon populations were successfully restored through natural spawning.

Niigata

30 Sep 2025 See More

They specialize in traditionally air-dried and aged salmon, and seeing rows of whole salmon hanging inside is seriously impressive! You can tour the place and learn about the cultural history of salmon preservation. There are all kinds of salmon products for sale, like dried salmon and salmon rice ball fillings—both are super popular. The flavor is rich, salty, and goes perfectly with rice. If you love seafood or want to experience some unique local food culture, you definitely won't be disappointed here!

fukadaso CAFÉ

50-year-old “Hukadaso”, the apartment/storage was facing a demolition, then, it was renovated into a multi facility “fukadaso.” The sentimental exterior with the rusty corrugated wall houses the nostalgic “fukadaso CAFE” on the 1st floor.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Cafés

11 Apr 2021 See More

This café, renovated from an old warehouse, is super creative. The space is really spacious, too. It's such a pleasure to sit inside and enjoy a cup of coffee.

iki ESPRESSO

Cafe culture is deeply rooted in the daily life of Oceania. This cafe shares that lifestyle. Harase, the owner, served at Royal Cafe in New Zealand as barista and manager, a coffee specialist with 25 years of career.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Cafés

11 Apr 2021 See More

I ordered the eggs benedict and it was delicious! The coffee was great, too. The dining atmosphere is cozy and not noisy at all.

Urban Dock LaLaport Toyosu

This huge commercial facility is conveniently connected to Toyosu Station. In 2020, it made the biggest renewal since its inception in 2006 and has become the grandest shopping mall in the Tokyo Bay Area, hosting approximately 200 shops.

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu
Commercial Buildings

11 Apr 2021 See More

You can get to Toyosu Station by taking the Yurakucho Line or the Yurikamome Line, and the Sumida River Water Bus also stops here. It's super convenient whether you come by land or water. On nice days, you can sit on the terrace, enjoy some good food, and take in the beautiful Tokyo Bay view.

Ariake Garden

In 2020, a bay area redevelopment gave birth to Ariake Garden. On the large premise over 1million square feet, shops in various genres and amusement facilities cluster here.

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu
Commercial Buildings

11 Apr 2021 See More

There's a Muji here that's said to be the largest in Japan. They sell not just food and clothes, but even home decor and housing items. Plus, there are over 200 other stores. It's honestly pretty impressive.