鄭鈺宇's Reviews

Futatsugame Beach

A beach located right in front of Futatsugame, a scenic spot in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. With the cliffs of Futatsugame, known for their shape resembling two turtles snuggling together, as a backdrop, you can enjoy swimming in highly transparent waters. The water here is said to be the clearest on Sado and has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Swimming Beaches. It has also received a high two-star rating in the Michelin Green Guide Japon. The beach is equipped with restrooms, separate changing rooms for men and women, and shower rooms.

• Niigata
• Nature Spots

Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park is located by the sea, just a short walk from Yokohama Chinatown. It was opened in March of 1930, reclaiming the waterfront using rubble caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

• Yokohama
• Parks & Gardens

Nagoya Castle

One of the largest castles in Japan, built in the early Edo period on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, the five-story castle tower is topped with shining two Kinshachi, one male and one female that has become a symbol of Nagoya.

• Nagoya
• Tourist Attractions

Dotonbori

Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.

• Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami)
• Famous Places

Showa Kinen Park

Grassy fields and water fountains, sports courts, gardens of seasonal flowers and trees to enjoy and pond shore vegetation to be appreciated are dotted throughout this park, roughly the size of 40 Tokyo Domes.

• Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
• Parks & Gardens

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

Taking the lead in modernization, Hibiya is known as Tokyo’s center of international business as well as arts and culture. Tokyo Midtown Hibiya complex stands as the landmark of this area.

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Commercial Buildings

Miyagawa-cho, Minamata, Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo's first store featuring Kyoto's kappo and kaiseki cuisine. From select seasonal ingredients to cooking methods, bowls and servings by craftsmen, you can taste Japanese cuisine that could be an art piece.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Japanese Cuisine

DECKS Tokyo Beach

With its open terrace, Odaiba’s shopping center is set up like a ship’s deck. As far as the eye can see, the interior décor reminds visitors of the inside of a ship. Have fun shopping and dining while strolling on the deck and feeling a comfortable sea breeze, just like taking a luxury cruise around Tokyo Bay.

• Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu
• Commercial Buildings

[Closed Down]NATURAL KITCHEN & Shinjuku Mylord Store

This general store has a warm and natural design. Here you’ll find a wide variety of items, from tableware to interior goods. Many items are priced at just 110 yen, and those that aren’t are still available for very low prices.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Miscellaneous Goods

The Former Tokaido Shinagawa-juku

The Tokaido was one of the main highways maintained during the Edo Period (1603-1868). From Tokyo to Kyoto, this highway had 53 posts. Originating from Nihonbashi, the second post was Shinagawa Juku. Along a 2-km stretch of road, Shinagawa Juku bustled as a post town.

• Shinagawa, Gotanda
• Shopping Streets