JUNGLIA OKINAWA
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is the larger-than-life theme park where you’re in for extraordinary encounters set in the verdant backwoods of Yanbaru in northern Okinawa. The park’s concept, “Power Vacance!!”, invites guests int2o immersive encounters surrounded by Yanbaru’s vibrant forests and one-of-a-kind attractions.
It's cheaper for locals in Japan—adults only pay JPY 6,930, which is quite a difference. 😤
Tokyo Disneyland
Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.
It took a while just to walk from Maihama Station to the metal security gate. Anyway, you have to line up everywhere, so I recommend heading out early.
Udon SHIN
An udon specialty shop that opened in Shinjuku in 2011. Even as it sits a few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station South Exit, this popular shop still draws crowds even on weekdays in its busiest season as well as from countless overseas tourists.
Even after getting a number ticket and going back to the shop, you still have to wait in line, but it saves a lot of time. The udon noodles are super chewy and really tasty, and the freshly fried tempura is delicious too.
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.
A stylish and well-designed shopping mall. The outdoor terrace offers a nice view of the surrounding streets.
Takashimaya Times Square
Takashimaya Times Square, a large commercial facility that opened in 1996, consists of a main building with a basement level and 14 above-ground floors. The main building centers around Shinjuku Takashimaya and houses Japan's largest Tokyu Hands, Uniqlo, and the electronics retailer Nojima.
Lots of shopping options and very convenient transportation.
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.
Compared to when I visited years ago, it feels a lot less lively now.
EXPOCITY
It is one of the largest complexes in Japan, located adjacent to Expo '70 Commemorative Park, and includes "LaLaport EXPOCITY" with about 300 stores for fashion, lifestyle goods, interior shops , restaurants, cafes, etc., "NIFREL, a living museum" exhibiting living things based on the theme of diversity, "OSAKA WHEEL," Japan's tallest Ferris wheel at 123 meters, and "ANIPO," with the theme of "a traveling amusement park created by animals," You can enjoy with these entertainment facilities all day long.
This mall is insanely huge! I walked so much my legs almost gave out, and I still didn't see everything. There are also plenty of attractions for kids, so it's perfect for families.
Mitsui Outlet Park Shiga Ryuo
This is one of the largest outlet malls in the Kinki region, conveniently located just off the Ryuo Interchange on the Meishin Expressway.
Everything I wanted was either the wrong size or not in the color I liked. Ended up wasting my whole afternoon here.
Kayanoya
A former soy-sauce storehouse turned specialty ingredients shop. Kayanoya has spent 120 years helping more people enjoy “Washoku”, the world-recognized intangible cultural heritage of Japanese cuisine, with easy to use ingredients.
You don't have to go all the way to Japan to buy this—it's available on Taiwanese shopping websites too.