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Kuroyuri

Founded in 1953, Kuroyuri is a long-established eatery where you can enjoy Kanazawa-style oden, Kaga regional cuisine, and local sake. It is conveniently located inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto, directly connected to Kanazawa Station.

Kanazawa
Japanese Cuisine

31 Jan 2026 See More

The vibe inside feels very Showa-era. It’s not a big place, and when it’s crowded it can feel a bit tight, but that actually adds to the local izakaya feel.

Service isn’t especially warm, but they do what they need to do—nothing to complain about.

Mount Rokko Athletic Park GREENIA

One of Japan’s largest athletic parks, surrounded by the rich natural beauty of Mount Rokko. Its vast grounds of Approx. 230,000 square meters, about the size of six Hanshin Koshien Stadiums, make the mountains, sky, and waterfront all part of the adventure. Supervised by the popular video creator group Fischer's, the park offers highly photogenic athletic activities that are perfect for social media.

Kobe
Outdoors

27 Jan 2026 See More

This is the kind of place where you’ll end up exhausted, but in a really fun way.
The whole park is huge, and everywhere you go feels like another challenge, kind of like a real-life giant adventure park.
There are lots of rope courses, climbing activities, and balance-based obstacles. Some of them don’t look like much at first, but once you actually get on them, your legs start shaking right away. It’s definitely not just for kids. Adults will be out of breath too. The design feels thoughtful, not like they just threw together a few attractions and called it a day.

Kato Shrine at Kumamoto Castle

This shrine enshrines Kato Kiyomasa (1562-1611) as its principal deity. He was active as a Sengoku warlord and, in the Edo period (1603-1868), ruled Higo Province as the first lord of the Kumamoto Domain, earning the affectionate nickname “Seishoko-san” among the people. It stands in the Honmaru (the castle’s main bailey) of Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan’s Three Great Castles, which Kiyomasa built.

Kumamoto
Shrines & Temples

24 Jan 2026 See More

The shrine is small, but the atmosphere is very quiet. You can see the main keep of Kumamoto Castle directly, and the view is really nice. A lot of people stop to take a quick photo and pray for good luck, then head out.

It’s mainly to commemorate Kato Kiyomasa, so it’ll resonate more if you’re into history.

Kujukushima (Kisakata)

A scenic spot where 103 islets of all sizes appear to float in the rural landscape spreading out at the foot of Mt. Chokai. Long ago, islands dotted a shallow lagoon, and the area was praised as “Matsushima of the East, Kisakata of the West”-a stunning view that even captivated Matsuo Basho. In 1804, a major earthquake estimated at magnitude 7 uplifted the surrounding land by Approx. 2 m, turning it into tidal flats (land) and creating the landscape seen today.

Akita
Nature Spots

6 Dec 2025 See More

So visually soothing—like a jigsaw-puzzle landscape brought to life.
When the weather’s nice, the whole sea sparkles. Totally worth taking photos.

Manza Onsen Ski Resort

Manza Onsen Ski Resort is located in the mountains at an elevation of 1,800 meters. Renowned for its excellent powder snow, it is affectionately called “Manza, the Powder Snow Paradise.” The resort has 14 courses in total, with many gentle slopes suited for beginners and intermediate skiers-ideal for practice and stepping up your skills.

Gunma
Outdoors

30 Aug 2025 See More

The snow quality is great and it's not too crowded, making it ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers. After skiing, you can soak in the hot springs—so relaxing!

AQUARIUM ✕ ART átoa

Opened in 2021 within the “Kobe Port Museum,” a multi-purpose cultural facility in Kobe’s bay area, this urban aquarium is home to around 60 tanks, housing approximately 100 species (3,000 individual creatures), and showcases about 50 pieces of stage art and digital art. It’s a new kind of theater-style aquarium.

Kobe
Zoos & Aquariums

8 Jul 2025 See More

Absolutely dreamy! The way they combine the aquarium with art is so creative. The lighting and music are beautiful, making it feel like a visual show. Every area is super photogenic—it’s not just about watching fish, it’s a totally immersive art experience!

Sanmangoku Co., Ltd. “Mamadoru”

Sanmangoku, a confectionery maker representing Koriyama City, Fukushima, was founded in 1946 shortly after the war. Since its founding, the company has continued to make a wide variety of Japanese and Western confections without changing its commitment to selecting high-quality ingredients.

Fukushima
Snacks

24 Mar 2024 See More

The texture is fluffy and soft, and the filling is a bit like Taiwanese mung bean pastries. It's a little too sweet for me, but it goes perfectly with black tea!

Awara Onsen

Since its discovery in 1883, Awara Onsen has developed as a resort. Called as a “Rear Room in the Kansai Region,” many writers loved and visited here. There are 74 springs and each facility has its own source spring, allowing you to try different water quality and effects. April brings a spring festival, August has Awara Yukake Festival, and in Awara Togenkyo in winter, bamboo lanterns light up the whole resort.

Fukui
Famous Places

24 Mar 2024 See More

Awara Onsen, known as the 'Backyard of Kansai,' is a famous hot spring area in Fukui Prefecture. It's easy to get to, and the spring water is excellent—great for soothing chronic skin issues and pain. You can really feel the unique atmosphere of a hot spring town here, so I recommend picking a ryokan you like and enjoying the experience!

Yokokan Garden

A water garden located along the outer moat of Fukui Castle, which is a representative water garden built between the early and middle of the Edo period. This garden was the villa of the Fukui lord, the Matsudaira family, and was called “Osensui Yashiki” in the Edo period. Visitors can leisurely look out the garden from the sitting room just as the eye level of the Fukui lord once did.

Fukui
Parks & Gardens

24 Mar 2024 See More

It's not far from Fukui Station—just about a 10-minute walk. The garden isn't huge, but it's really well-designed and never feels crowded. The lake views are beautiful, and every angle looks a bit different. Definitely a Japanese garden worth visiting.

Kehi Jingu Shrine

Constructed in the year 702, this shrine is known as the “Hokurokudou Shochinshu, Echizen Kuniichinomiya” (The Shrine guardian the Hokuriku region). Another shrine within the grounds, the “Tsunuga Shrine” is known as the place that inspired the name of the “Tsuruga” region. Locals adore it by calling it “Kei-san” (short for Kehi).

Fukui
Shrines & Temples

24 Mar 2024 See More

Nothing particularly special, but it's a nice spot to stop by and take a walk!