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

An established Baumkuchen store that is famous nationwide

Kinomiya Shrine, along with a towering 2,000 year old sacred tree on site, has been worshiped as a god of Atami since ancient times.

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

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

Popular for fresh flavor at reasonable prices

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.

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

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

The Uramura oysters grown by the owner are exquisite

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.

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.

Kansai International Airport: the gateway to the skies of Kansai

Natural forest with a history deriving from the remains of Kitanomaru of the Edo Castle.

An onsen resort popular for its open-air cypress bath, offering a sense of spaciousness

A distillery of Japan's representative whisky brand. The red brick buildings and factory tour are popular.

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.

The seas of Japan, the bond with the rest of the world, entertainment. The aquarium is a symbol of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake, contributing to the revitalization of local communities.

These standard sweets are smooth and melt in your mouth

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