At the National Film Archive of Japan, every display has descriptions in multiple languages. The English explanations are really thorough. They also introduce some of the history of Japanese cinema. I learned so much—definitely want to come back again.
National Film Archive of Japan | Review by Grace Lee
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Hakodate Children's Land... It's a great spot for families to spend the whole day. There's even the 'oldest' Ferris wheel in Japan 🎡, which gives off a retro vibe! 🤣
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Nakasu Yataigai (food stall street)
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Nakasu Yatai is basically Japan's legal street food stalls... and it's also one of the most beautiful riverside spots in Fukuoka.
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Himeji Castle
This castle is a World Heritage Site and a Japanese castle masterpiece. The main keep, built by Ikeda Terumasa in the early Edo period, has a five-story exterior, one basement level, and six stories above ground on the inside, making it the largest Edo period castle tower still standing.
The cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle are absolutely stunning. It's just an hour by JR train if you're traveling on your own. The white castle with the soft pink cherry blossoms looks so beautiful together. Highly recommended!