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Embraced by nature, this studio has produced numerous public art works.

A festival popular with foreign visitors to Japan, where the mikoshi, having the motif of the male genitalia, which is considered to be sacred, is very lively jostled about.

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

Exquisite hamburg steak made from domestic boar

A pioneer in popularizing authentic French bread in Japan

Long-established lamb shabu-shabu restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo for over 25 years

A well-established Kyoto confection shop that’s perfect for those with a sweet tooth

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

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

This park was created to celebrate the wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The fountains are illuminated during the night, creating fantastic night views.

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.

Namba Walk is Namba, Osaka's underground shopping city. It features 240 stores such as apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

This specialty tonkotsu ramen shop is one of the country’s oldest

One of the three major Edo festivals. Also known as the ”water throwing festival” for as its name suggests spectators throw water on Omikoshi (portable shrine) bearers; it is a festival held annually at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

A relaxing shop where you can enjoy views of Mount Wakakusa from the window

A large-scale event in Tokyo where you can enjoy a collection of festivals and taste from hometowns all over Japan at the same time.

A log cabin-style vacation rental nestled in the magnificent natural surroundings of Myoko Kogen, with ski resorts nearby.

Fried bread meets ice cream

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