Tokyo International Airport is the largest airport in Japan, located in Ota-ku, Tokyo. It is also known as Haneda Airport. Together with Narita International Airport, it is the “air gateway” to the Tokyo area, with flights to all parts of Japan and the world. It has been ranked first in the “World’s Cleanest Airport” category for six consecutive years from the “World Airport Awards 2021” released by Skytrax, which conducts rating surveys of airlines and airports around the world. A spot where you can enjoy the unique scenery of the airport Terminal 1, Rooftop Observation Deck, 6th floor The 360-degree panoramic view of the airport is a must-see. The dynamic […]
Kabuki-za Tower The Kabuki-za Theater opened in 1889 (Meiji 22). The current Kabukiza was rebuilt in 2013, and includes the high-rise office building Kabukiza Tower and the underground plaza Kobikicho Square. The fifth floor of the tower and the Kobikicho Plaza are treated as outside the theater, so you can enter and leave without a ticket. What is Kabuki? Kabuki is an indigenous Japanese form of theater and a traditional performing art. It is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property. All kabuki actors who perform kabuki are male, and those who perform female roles are called onnagata. Today, many actors are active not only in kabuki but also in […]
With its beautifully restored red brick façade, the impressive Tokyo Station Marunouchi building stands out from the crowd of glass and steel skyscrapers in Tokyo. It is the largest hub of Japan’s Shinkansen network, and is one of the largest terminal stations in Japan, with approximately 3,000 trains arriving and departing each day, and the largest number of platforms in Japan. The area around the station is dotted with some of Tokyo’s most popular tourist spots, such as Marunouchi, the financial district, and Nihonbashi, the center of Edo, as well as shopping and dining. Tokyo Station Gallery The Tokyo Station Gallery was established in 1988 in the Marunouchi Station Building […]
Beginning its existence as a center of postwar black-market activity, Akihabara later became the showcase of Japanese tech, jam-packed with shops selling all kinds of electronics and IT to the world. More recently, it has also become the cultural home to the diehard fans of gaming, manga and anime—the otaku. The area is an urban temple for worshippers of Japanese subcultures with pop idols, and cosplayers. Stroll Akihabara’s avenues for a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Whether you like anime or not, it’s a great place to spend a few hours. The crazy colorful multi-story stores, maids on the street, and hole-in-the-wall cafes and restaurants will give you an experience you will […]
Shinjuku is a shopping, entertainment, and office district centered on Shinjuku Station that spans the southwestern part of Shinjuku-ku and part of the northern part of Shibuya-ku in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the busiest areas in Tokyo. and is one of the three major sub-centers along with Shibuya and Ikebukuro.As soon as you step out of the ticket gates of Shinjuku Station, you are greeted by skyscrapers, a wide shopping street, and a plethora of cafes, bars, and restaurants. Nishi-Shinjuku is home to a forest of skyscrapers, while Higashi-Shinjuku is the hub of shopping, dining, and entertainment. Kabukicho, a maze of neon-lit areas, is one of the largest […]
Asakusa is one of the most popular areas in downtown Tokyo, with many stores and restaurants, and the Sensoji Temple, one of Tokyo’s most famous temples. Asakusa is an area rich in tradition surrounded by water, with Senso-ji Temple with its Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street at its center. You can enjoy the scenery along the Sumida River or go river rafting on a yakatabune. It is also recommended to take a stroll along the picturesque streets lined with stalls selling traditional Japanese goods and authentic souvenir shops. It is a wonderful place to experience Japanese traditions, arts, and crafts. Kaminarimon Gate and Temple As you approach the temple, […]