Chidorigafuchi Green Way is undoubtedly one of Tokyo's premier cherry blossom viewing spots. Walking beneath the 700-meter-long tunnel of cherry blossoms, the blooms on both sides form a beautiful pink tunnel. When a gentle breeze blows, the petals flutter down, creating a very romantic scene that blends with the surface of the moat into an incomparable poetic landscape. Whether admiring the profusion of blossoms during the day or the dreamlike illuminated cherry blossoms at night, it is deeply enchanting.
Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat) | Review by BobbyJenny
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Shibuya Hikarie
A shopping center that offers many more ways to enjoy the experience other than just shopping and dining. Floors B3 to 5 comprise the shopping area “ShinQs by TOKYU DEPARTMENT STORE” which is designed in white and wood colors to create a soft atmosphere with many distinctive shops.
While in Shibuya, I also stopped by Shibuya Hikarie! The location is really convenient, as it’s connected to Shibuya Station. You can go straight into the mall from the station without having to walk far. However, it was really crowded when I visited, and the whole mall was quite lively.
There are plenty of clothing stores, food shops, household goods stores, and restaurants inside, spread across many floors. If you want to take your time browsing, set aside a little extra time. It gets especially crowded during mealtimes, and there are often lines at popular restaurants. The shopping atmosphere really captures the bustling feel of Shibuya.
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Milk Road
The Aso caldera is a vast crater and somma volcano with a circumference of approximately 128 km around its perimeter. Across its northwestern outer ridgeline you’ll find a 45km stretch of scenic highway nicknamed “Milk Road”, found across the Prefectural Road 339 and Highway 45.
While driving around Aso, Kumamoto, I specifically planned to take the “Milk Road”! The scenery along the way was a wonderful surprise. Driving along the highland road, with vast grasslands and mountain views on both sides, felt so open and completely different from the scenery in the city.
What attracted me most about this road was the natural scenery along the way. There was no need to rush from one attraction to another. Just driving slowly and looking out the window at the Aso mountains felt very relaxing. Whenever I came across a beautiful view, I stopped to take pictures, and every stop brought a different surprise.
There are also quite a few farms, scenic viewpoints, and rest stops along the way where you can buy milk, ice cream, and local dairy products. Drinking fresh milk while looking out over the Aso highlands really made it feel like a trip to Kyushu.
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Milk Stand Akihabara
Milk Stand Akihabara is a specialty shop for bottled milk located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. This long-established stand has been in business for more than 70 years since it opened in 1950. It is on the 3rd floor of JR Akihabara Station, on platform 5 of the JR Sobu Line. Its signature items are bottled milk varieties from regions all across Japan.
When traveling in Japan, you sometimes come across little shops with a lot of character, and Milk Stand is one of them! The tiny shop is right inside the station. It doesn't have any fancy decor, but it has an authentic, everyday Japanese feel.
The most interesting part is simply buying a bottle of cold milk and drinking it. It's simple, but it feels like a little ritual. The cold milk goes down smoothly, and its light milky flavor is very pleasant. A bottle is just right when you're tired from walking around.
I really like this small Japanese experience of “drinking milk at the station,” especially taking pictures with the glass bottle. It has a nostalgic Showa-era feel.
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