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Cherry Blossoms at Soeda Park

At Soeda Park, located at the foot of Mt. Ganseki, Approx. 1,500 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, weeping cherry trees, and double-flowered cherry trees have been planted, creating a breathtaking scene as the entire park turns pink. At night, the park is illuminated with bamboo lanterns, making it possible to enjoy the cherry blossoms after dark as well. The best time to visit is usually from late March to early April. As one of the prefecture’s leading cherry blossom spots, it draws many hanami visitors during the blooming season.

• Fukuoka
• Parks & Gardens

Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art

Set beside the scenic Lake Ippeki, the Ikeda Museum of 20th Century Art opened in 1975 as Japan’s first full-scale museum dedicated to modern art. The building was designed by sculptor Takekichi Inoue, known for creating public artworks installed at numerous public facilities, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Its stainless-steel exterior gives it a striking, futuristic appearance. Inside, the organically connected layout from entrance to exit creates a space that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the artworks.

• Shizuoka
• Museums

Nikko Toshogu

Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to the Edo shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. It is the most visited spot within the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” and here you can see 55 exceptional buildings, including 8 that have been designated as national treasures and 34 that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.

• Tochigi
• Shrines & Temples

Kitaro Train

This wrapped train features characters from the popular manga GeGeGe no Kitaro. Running along the JR Sakai Line between Sakaiminato and Yonago, it’s a favorite among Kitaro fans from Japan and abroad.

• Tottori
• Trains & Subway

Steak Kojiro

Located in Sendai, Steak Kojiro is a renowned teppanyaki steakhouse that has been captivating gourmet diners since its founding in 1983.

• Sendai
• Meat Dishes

ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-

Located within the headquarters of Ichiran, this is the main store of the renowned ramen chain which is not only present all over Japan, but also overseas, in places like New York, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Among the many famous tonkotsu ramen shops in Fukuoka, Ichiran is particularly popular.

• Fukuoka
• Ramen

Yufuin Floral Village

A compact theme park that recreates the streetscapes of the Cotswolds region in the UK, known as a filming location for the movie “Harry Potter,” with a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. Inside the park, beautiful plants bloom throughout the seasons, and paths lined with stone cottages continue on, with plenty of photo spots scattered throughout.

• Oita
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Amakusa Gokyo (Pearl Line)

Opened in 1966, the Amakusa Gokyo is a 12 km-long series of five bridges connecting the mainland to the Amakusa Islands. These bridges include the Tenmon Bridge (connecting Misumi to Oyano Island), the Oyano Bridge (connecting Oyano Island to Nagashima), the Nakano Bridge (connecting Nagashima to Oike Island), the Maejima Bridge (connecting Oike Island to Maejima), and the Matsushima Bridge (connecting Maejima to Kamishima in Amakusa). The route is affectionately known as the "Amakusa Pearl Line," reflecting the region's flourishing pearl cultivation.

• Kumamoto
• Tourist Attractions

TENGA LAND

You can find TENGA LAND in Harajuku, a neighborhood known as the source of new trends and fashion. The shop had its grand opening in April 2024, on the 2nd floor of Harajuku’s Tokyu Plaza “Harakado”, noted as the first ever experience-based shop in Japan for self-pleasure items.

• Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
• Miscellaneous Goods

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.

• Chiba
• Commercial Buildings