The hugely popular Chiikawa characters are loved by both adults and children, captivating Japan with their cute and comforting charm. At Chiikawa Land, you can see familiar characters like Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi, along with tons of exclusive merchandise, from plush toys and stationery to household goods and all kinds of cute accessories. With so many irresistibly adorable items, how can anyone resist the temptation? All I can say is, prepare yourself before you come—your wallet is definitely going to take a big hit!
Chiikawa Land TOKYO Station | Review by Linda Liao
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SOMPO Museum of Art
The Sompo Japan Museum of Art is an art landmark in Shinjuku, and it is home to diverse arts and culture. The museum hosts a wide variety of exhibitions.
新宿SOMPO美術館以西洋近代繪畫為重要收藏，館藏包含東鄉青兒、雷諾瓦、塞尚等藝術家的作品，而最受矚目的莫過於梵谷的《向日葵》。梵谷一直是我很喜歡的畫家，之前到荷蘭旅遊，也特地走訪梵谷博物館欣賞大師真跡。偶然得知新宿的SOMPO美術館竟收藏著《向日葵》，說什麼也要撥空前往。
畫中明亮的黃色花朵格外醒目，花瓣以厚實奔放的筆觸層層堆疊，彷彿帶著溫度與生命力，連花朵的姿態都顯得鮮活生動。每次欣賞梵谷的作品，都能感受到他強烈而真摯的情感，令人久久移不開目光。離開前，特意買了一張同款立體明信片帶回家收藏。
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Sunshine Aquarium
This aquarium is built on the roof of a building in Sunshine City, a large-scale commercial facility in Ikebukuro. It is made up of three areas: “Sky Journey,” “Ocean Journey,” and “Waterfront Journey.”
若想在東京市區找一個可以讓小孩放電的地方，池袋Sunshine City陽光水族館很適合安排一趟親子小旅行。雖然館內規模不算特別大，卻巧妙運用不同展區，打造出充滿驚喜的海洋世界，從色彩繽紛的熱帶魚、水母到各種海洋生物，都能讓大人小孩看得目不轉睛。最吸睛的莫過於人氣企鵝展區，透過特殊的水槽設計，企鵝彷彿在高樓大廈之間悠游飛翔，形成相當奇妙的視覺效果，相當受歡迎。
結束水族館行程後，也不用急著離開，Sunshine City本身就是一座大型複合式商場，裡面有百貨、服飾、特色雜貨、動漫周邊及各式餐廳，甚至還有展望台與星象館可以安排。大人可以盡情購物，小朋友也能玩得開心，無論晴天或雨天，都是很適合全家同遊的東京景點。
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Akeno Sunflower Fields
Vast sunflower fields spread across Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture-known for having Japan’s longest sunshine hours. In season, Approx. 400,000 sunflowers bloom at once, creating a breathtaking view. Behind them, mountains with beautiful ridgelines-including the Southern Alps, Yatsugatake, and even Mt. Fuji-line the horizon, making the scenery even more spectacular. Easy to visit as a day trip from the Tokyo area, this is one of the top sunflower spots in Yamanashi and the Kanto region, drawing large crowds during the season.
說到夏日物語，很容易讓人聯想到向日葵。這次和朋友開車來到明野向日葵花田，還沒走近，就已經被眼前大片金黃色的花朵深深吸引。放眼望去，成千上萬朵向日葵迎著陽光綻放，花盤隨著陽光展現出蓬勃朝氣，搭配藍天白雲，整個畫面就像明信片般美麗。雖然地點比較難抵達，親眼看見這片壯觀的花海，心中真的有種說不出的感動。
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