Aomori Nebuta Festival
The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held in Aomori City between August 2 and 7 every year and attracts as many as 1 million visitors every year. It is one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region and is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset property by the Japanese government.
This is the most iconic traditional festival in Aomori. The event is both sacred and lively. It was a rare chance to experience a Japanese cultural festival.
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a historic shrine that is said to have been built around 1500 years ago. The main shrine features elaborate engravings, and it has been designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Drawing fortunes by fishing is such a unique experience! The love fortune even lists the ideal blood type and zodiac sign for your match. It's kind of awkward when it's totally different from your current partner!
IKSPIARI
It is a commercial complex within the Tokyo Disney Resort. The name is a combination of the words “Experience” and “peri”, a fairy in Persian mythology. It is full of originality fit for Tokyo Disney Resort.
This shopping mall is right outside Disneyland. Just head left from Maihama Station. There are plenty of food options inside, and the supermarket is really fun to browse.
Takeshita Street
This shopping street stretches nearly 350m from Harajuku Station to Meiji Street. Many shops carry one-of-a-kind fashion items, and the world pays attention to them as a source of the latest fashion. Everyday, the youth and many shoppers are milling here.
This is the go-to spot for young people in Japan who love fashion. It's just a short walk from Harajuku Station, and there are tons of trendy brands to check out.