It was really cold, but once you see the snowy scenery you instantly forgive the weather.
It actually looks better at night than during the day.
The lights make a huge difference when they come on.
Lake Towada Winter Story | Review by Ying Hsia
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Ginzan Onsen
This hot spring resort was developed along with the Nobesawa Silver Mine which prospered in the Edo Period. After the mine was closed, it was turned into a therapeutic onsen resort until a flood destroyed it in 1913. By early Showa Period, local businesses have helped restore the village close to the current landscape with western-style wooden multi-story buildings on either side of Ginzan River.
Once the lights come on at night, it’s so beautiful it doesn’t even feel real. Day and night feel completely different, and nighttime is definitely the winner.
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Jukei Hanten Main Restaurant
First opened in 1959, Jukei Hanten is one Sichuan restaurant for the books. The spot marked its 60th anniversary in 2018 with a new 7-story flagship building unveiled on the restaurant’s founding site. Designed by world-renowned designer Alan Chan, the building features a stately exterior and an elegant, tranquil interior. The 6th and 7th floors operate as Yokohama Guesthouse, offering private and special rooms, creating a refined atmosphere where guests can forget the bustle of Chinatown and savor authentic Sichuan cuisine elevated by select ingredients.
They specialize in Sichuan cuisine—if you love spicy food, you’re going to be obsessed!
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Ueno Zoo
This is Japan’s first ever zoo, founded in 1882. Despite its urban setting in the heart of Tokyo, it still keeps a lush, natural environment as well as about 3,000 different animal friends of some 300 different species.
The animals are kept in pretty small spaces just for people’s entertainment. It felt a bit sad to see them like that.
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