Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport) | Review by Linda Liao

When you arrive at the LeTAO Main Store, the first thing that catches your eye is its European-style exterior. You can't help but stop and admire it as you pass by.

Besides LeTAO's signature sweets, there are also many exclusive items only available at the main store, making it hard for dessert lovers to resist. There's also a seating area where you can take a break when you're tired from walking around and enjoy desserts and drinks. The super-popular cheesecake is a must-order~

When you're in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, I recommend stopping by Eslite Spectrum on the 2nd floor of COREDO Muromachi Terrace.

For those familiar with Eslite, the space carries on its signature simple, elegant aesthetic. Books, stationery, lifestyle goods, and various curated items are cleverly arranged together without feeling overcrowded, allowing each product to have its own presence. Browsing through the store feels like reading a thoughtfully edited lifestyle magazine, with small details everywhere that are worth stopping to look at.

In addition to books, you can also find many distinctive Taiwanese products, from snacks and tea drinks to stationery, design items, and lifestyle goods. Everything is carefully selected, presenting familiar Taiwanese flavors in a different setting.

I made a special trip to see the famous statue of Dr. Clark at Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. Dr. Clark was an American agricultural scientist and educator who came to Hokkaido in 1876 and helped establish Sapporo Agricultural College, greatly influencing the development of agricultural education in Hokkaido at the time. What left the deepest impression was his phrase, “Boys, be ambitious!” which also became a symbol of Hokkaido’s pioneering spirit. Standing at the observation hill and seeing the doctor pointing into the distance, it felt as though he was reminding people to bravely pursue their goals.

It was raining during this visit, so we missed the expansive grassland views you get on a clear day. Because of the bad weather, the sheep were resting indoors, so we didn’t get to see them grazing on the grass. I heard that on sunny days, around 200 to 300 sheep graze outside, leisurely feeding in the lush green fields. It must be a very soothing sight.