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HANA・BIYORI

HANA・BIYORI is the new-concept flower park and destination next to Yomiuriland amusement park, replete with serene spaces to consider a greener earth and our place on earth hugged by seasonal flowers and plants. Popular highlights to see include the HANA・BIYORI Pavilion, where you can marvel at Japan’s largest collection of over 300 hanging flower chandeliers and colorful floral walls, the vibrant Seasonal Flower Path, and the PIET OUDOLF GARDEN TOKYO, designed by a world-renowned garden designer.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Zoos & Aquariums

25 Aug 2025 See More

The digital projection show is really creative and makes for a unique experience. It's definitely different from your typical botanical garden.

Akita Kanto Festival

The Akita Kanto Festival is a national important intangible folk cultural property and Akita's traditional festival with a 270-year history, and is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region. The festival is held for four days from August 3 to 6 every year, centered on Kanto Odori street in Akita City, and is divided into two parts: the daytime Kanto (from August 4 to 6) and the night main performance.

Akita
Summer festivals & Events

10 Aug 2025 See More

When all the lanterns are lit up at night, the whole street turns into a golden sea of rice stalks. It's truly spectacular and really symbolizes Akita's agricultural culture.

Bâton d'or

Glico, the brand known for Pocky and Pretz also launched a luxurious dessert sweet in 2012. It’s called Bâton d'or, meaning “golden stick” in French. Each rich, buttery pretzel stick is made with a dough that’s packed with refined butter and cooked to perfection, along with an aged, golden butter sugar blend.

Osaka
Snacks

20 Nov 2021 See More

Glico has so many different products! There are lots of varieties I often buy as souvenirs.

Lake Motosu round trip boat Moguran

The Motosu-ko sightseeing boat "Moguran" is a submarine-type sightseeing boat that cruises around Motosu-ko, the westernmost of the five lakes of Fuji. Although it has the appearance of a submarine, it does not actually dive, hence the name "Moguran".

Yamanashi
Ships

20 Nov 2021 See More

The water is super clean and clear. Through the glass bottom of the boat, you can see trout and other underwater creatures. It's a totally different way to enjoy a boat ride on the lake.

Lake Yamanakako Pleasure Boat “Swan Lake”

Yamanakako, the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes. Once known as the “Princess Odette”, the newly revamped sightseeing boat cruising Lake Yamanakako is now operating as “Swan Lake”. The full route takes 20 minutes, offering a cozy ride as you gaze upon the gorgeous lake scenery and Mt. Fuji above.

Yamanashi
Ships

20 Nov 2021 See More

Lake Yamanakako is also called Swan Lake, so riding the swan boat here just feels perfect.

Sawayama Castle Ruins

These castle ruins sit on the 232.5m-high Mt. Sawa, north of JR Hikone Station. It was built by Lord Sasaki, who ruled over the Omi area in the late 12th century. In 1595, Ishida Mitsunari, who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi, became the lord. In those days, the main castle was surrounded by other outer castles, each with a five-story castle tower. Within the moat, a town was said to have been built.

Shiga
Tourist Attractions

20 Nov 2021 See More

The hiking trail isn't well maintained, so it's pretty tough to walk. The signs aren't clear either, so you'll need a bit of an adventurous spirit to come here.