Rainbow Bridge
Specialities Landmark - In the almost 25 years since its completion, the bridge between Tokyo and man-made Odaiba has become synonymous with the capital thanks to its futuris...
Enoshima Sea Candle
Specialities Landmark - Constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Enoshima Electric Railway, this beloved lighthouse has become a regional icon since its comple...
Shinsekai
Specialities Landmark - Shinsekai, or New World, was constructed in 1912 as a hip neighborhood of the future but quickly forgotten after World War II. It’s now a...
The Tower of the Sun
Specialities Landmark - If you visit the expansive and scenic Expo Commemoration Park (Banpaku-kinen-koen) in Suita, Osaka, you’ll happen upon a strange and oddly haunting sc...
Todai-ji Temple
Specialities Landmark - Before Kyoto and Tokyo were even thought of - Nara used to be the Big Apple of ancient Japan. Todaiji dates back to this period...
Umeda Sky Building
Specialities Landmark - In the heart of the Umeda business district, the Umeda Sky Building makes its presence known with a distinct silhouette: it is comprised of two...
Abeno Harukas
Specialities Landmark - Osaka’s shiny monolith Abeno Harukas is the tallest building in Japan, just four meters taller than the Yokohama Landmark Tower. It was completed in M...
Sapporo Clock Tower
Specialities Landmark - The oldest standing building in Sapporo, the beloved Clock Tower (or “Tokeidai”) has been counting away the hours since 1881. Every day, without fail,...
Grand Front Osaka
Specialities Landmark - At Grand Front Osaka you’ll find world-class restaurants, European-style cafes, name-brand flagship stores, international brands, and a futuristic, co...
Mejiro
Specialities Neighborhoods - A small station situated between Takadanobaba and Ikebukuro along the Yamanote Line, Mejiro is quite the laid-back and easygoing spot for strolling ar...
Uguisudani
Specialities Neighborhoods - Uguisudani hasn’t yet established much tourist spot street cred, but it has some memorable qualities. The area’s small train stop along the Yamanote l...