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Grand Festa Underground Mall / Himeji Ekimae Festa Building

Directly accessible through underground passages connected to several exits at Himeji Station, Grand Festa Underground Mall covers approximately 75,000 sq. ft. The mall is divided into Streets 1 through 6, with shops offering Himeji soul food, fashion and cosmetics, local sake, and traditional Japanese sweets.

Hyogo
Commercial Buildings

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Himeji FESTA is located in front of JR Himeji Station and is a very convenient multipurpose shopping complex in central Himeji, easily accessible right from the station. Inside, there are many restaurants, clothing stores, variety shops, and lifestyle stores, as well as places to find local Himeji specialties and souvenirs. It’s a good place to sit down for a meal while shopping. For travelers using JR Himeji Station as their transportation hub, it’s very convenient for finding something to eat after arriving, taking a short break, or shopping before heading home.

Kappabashi Dougu Street®

Kappabashi Dougu Street is a shopping district between Tokyo’s Asakusa and Ueno areas that extends around 800 meters from north to south. It is an interesting shopping district, where around 160 shops all related to food items all gather, selling the obvious items like cooking utensils and tableware, as well as other things like restaurant signboards.

Ueno, Nippori
Shopping Streets

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Tokyo’s Kappabashi Dougu Street is truly a treasure-hunting paradise for tableware enthusiasts and household goods lovers! It’s packed with all kinds of baking tools, exquisite lacquerware, and distinctive tableware. As you stroll through the streets and alleys, you can always stumble upon cute, beautifully designed bowls and plates. Whether it’s a delicate small dish with traditional Japanese patterns or a uniquely shaped Western-style plate, the affordable prices make it hard not to reach for your wallet.

Japanese vessel Dengama

Kappabashi Dougu Street is home to many kitchenware stores. Facing the Kikuyabashi intersection, the entrance to the Kappabashi Dougu Street, this Japanese tableware store is always crowded with shoppers. Inside the store, as well as outside the store, you will find a lineup of dishes purchased directly from the kiln, creating an atmosphere similar to that of a pottery market, which is popular among foreign tourists.

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Miscellaneous Goods

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This place is truly a paradise for lovers of pottery and traditional crafts. The calm, elegant atmosphere inside lets you slow down and carefully appreciate the delicate textures and craftsmanship of Arita ware and pieces from renowned kilns around Japan. Just quietly looking at these beautiful vessels makes me incredibly happy. The cute cups I was lucky enough to find and buy this time have now become favorites at home. I take them out every afternoon for tea, adding a little sense of occasion to everyday life~

SATUDORA Kita 3-jo Store

SATUDORA Kita 3-jo Store is located about a 5-minute drive from Sapporo Station and the Odori area. A favorite among local residents, the store features a spacious layout and a comfortable shopping environment. Unlike most SATUDORA stores in the Odori and Susukino areas, it offers on-site parking, making it an easy stop for travelers exploring Sapporo by car.

Sapporo Station, Odori, Susukino
Cosmetic Stores

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As soon as I entered the store, the distinctive displays caught my eye, with even a touch of the stylish feel of shopping at a cosmetics store in Korea. Breaking away from the usual tightly packed layout of typical drugstores, it has dedicated counters and beautifully arranged product display areas. Customers can comfortably and easily try and compare different products here. This distinctive approach to marketing and spatial design greatly improves the shopping experience and makes browsing feel especially refined!

Nagoya Port Building

A 63-meter-tall white building that immediately catches your eye when you visit Garden Pier at Nagoya Port. Its unique exterior, designed to resemble a white sailing ship, is known as a landmark of Nagoya Port. On the top 7th floor is an observation room with a sweeping panorama from 53 meters above ground, offering wide views of the open Nagoya Port to the south and the high-rise buildings around Nagoya Station to the north.

Nagoya Port, Kinjo Pier
Tourist Attractions

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You can see the eye-catching Nagoya Port Tower from far away, and its unique design is unforgettable at first glance! Inside the tower, you can explore exhibits about the history of Nagoya Port and maritime culture, then take the elevator to the observation room for views of the harbor and surrounding cityscape from above. Combining sightseeing, history, and the port’s distinctive character, it is one of Nagoya Port’s well-known landmarks.

YouMe Town Takamatsu

This shopping mall draws customers even from areas outside of Kagawa prefecture. The facility holds about 160 shops including the most popular fashion retailers, knick-knack shops, home décor and electric appliance stores.

Takamatsu
Commercial Buildings

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I stopped by YouMe Town Takamatsu during my trip and didn’t expect it to be such a paradise for shopping and food! From MUJI and GU to all kinds of household goods stores, there was so much to browse. You can also grab lunch at one of the restaurants and recharge for the rest of your trip. Don’t miss UNIQLO on the third floor either! It’s a great value for stocking up on basics and layering pieces all at once.

Olive Harvest Festival

This annual fall event celebrates the harvest season at Michi-no-Eki Shodoshima Olive Park on Shodoshima, the birthplace of olive cultivation in Japan. Set among the park’s approximately 2,000 olive trees, harvest activities and olive oil tastings offer a chance to discover the olive culture nurtured on the island. The one-day Grand Olive Harvest Festival is the largest event of the season.

Kagawa
Autumn festivals & Events

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I usually cook with olive oil, so I'm really looking forward to this chance to learn up close about how olives are harvested and how good oil is made. From carefully picking each olive to pressing richly aromatic olive oil, every step reflects the care and craftsmanship that goes into it. It turns out that producing a bottle of good oil isn't easy, which makes you appreciate the delicious food on the table even more〜

Sarushima

Located off the coast of Yokosuka Port, Sarushima is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay and its largest uninhabited island, with a circumference of about 1.6 km. Its location at the entrance to Tokyo Bay made it a strategically important site for defending the capital from the final years of the Edo period onward. Today, it is a casual recreation destination reached by a dedicated ferry in about 10 minutes.

Kanagawa
Famous Places

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I originally came to see the Mikasa Memorial Ship, but on the way I unexpectedly found the ferry terminal for Sarushima. Sarushima is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay and was once a military fortress. The island still has historic brick tunnels and artillery battery ruins. The old stone walls covered in greenery, combined with the mysterious and tranquil atmosphere, look like a movie set. Next time, I’d like to take the ferry to the island and experience the charm of this lesser-known secluded spot for myself!

Seibu Shinjuku PePe

Seibu Shinjuku PePe is a popular shopping center that offers convenience, especially on hot summer days or during heavy rain. It is directly connected to Seibu Shinjuku Station, making it easy to access from other stations like JR, private railways, and subways, all within a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. The same building also houses the Shinjuku Prince Hotel, making it convenient for hotel guests to shop and dine.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Commercial Buildings

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Shinjuku PePe is directly connected to Seibu-Shinjuku Station, and it’s easy to find by following the signs inside the station. After shopping, I recommend heading across the street to Shinpachi Shokudo for a Japanese set meal! They offer a variety of grilled fish main dishes, with generous portions and affordable prices, making it a great value. No wonder it’s always packed—it’s a great choice for delicious Japanese home-style cooking〜

Inuyama Castle

The castle keep is one of only five in Japan designated as National Treasures. Believed to be the oldest surviving castle keep in Japan, it is known for its early watchtower-style architecture. It is said to have been built in 1537 during the Muromachi period by Oda Nobuyasu, the uncle of Oda Nobunaga. Standing on a low hill with the Kiso River protecting its rear, it was considered a castle with strong rear defenses. Together with the surrounding castle town, it became an important center for trade, politics, and the economy.

Aichi
Tourist Attractions

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Inuyama Castle is one of Japan’s oldest surviving castle keeps. Its rustic wooden architecture evokes the atmosphere of the Sengoku period. From the top of the keep, you can look out over the Kiso River and the surrounding castle town, with expansive views on clear days. Walking through the castle, you can experience the charm of a traditional Japanese castle from centuries past.