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Enjoy a meal with brown rice in an traditional Japanese-style home

Eki Marche Osaka

The Institute for Nature Study, or Shizen Kyoiku-en, is an urban forest and green space where you can feel the changing seasons and embrace the beauty of nature in the midst of Tokyo.

Enjoy the adorable shape of wheat gluten manju wrapped in bamboo leaves

Ota City Tourist Information Center

The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, a five-star accommodation, is situated in the vicinity of Namba Station, a prime tourist hotspot in Osaka. It is guaranteed to charm our LIVE JAPAN readers! On the top floor, there's a rooftop eatery where you can savor delectable dishes while admiring the impressive panorama. The combination of gourmet food and mesmerizing views is bound to turn your stay into an extraordinary experience. It is an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in a lavish getaway with family or friends. By choosing to stay here, you're on track to creating remarkable memories.

Founded in 1929, it is one of the largest department stores in Japan that leads in fashion and lifestyle trends.

The concept is ”festival.” There's lots to enjoy after bathing too

One of the world's largest gaming events. Businesses and groups exhibit the latest in games, enabling visitors to get an early crack at them.

One of Asia's largest art events, where artists of all ages, nationalities, genres and styles gather.

ALBi is a shopping center for fashion and outdoor items for all lifestyles.

This highly popular patissserie is known for its many seasonal tarts

Hosting many guests from overseas, this small family-run inn is located in Yanaka, a traditional urban neighborhood of Tokyo.

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.

The award-winning Iwate craft beer. Take a factory tour by the founder and taste some fresh beer, too.

Taste Nara’s best foods

Starbucks' ”Sustainability Hub” to make a trial installation of various environmentally friendly solutions

Enjoy staying at the alluring Grand Tree Hotel, notable among LIVE JAPAN readers, with its SKYTREE VIEW rooftop mere moments from Tokyo's iconic landmark. Gaze at the iconic Skytree from up close, and enjoy convenient access to Asakusa and Ueno, making it an ideal launchpad for Tokyo explorations. Begin your memorable journey from the Grand Tree Hotel.

The Central Wholesale Market is the food pantry for the denizens of Tokyo. It was moved from Tsukiji in 2018 and handles seafood as well as fruit and vegetables.

Directly connected to Kyoto Station, this major complex facility contains hotels, department stores, specialized stores, restaurants, and theaters, offering various kinds of recreation.