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An established Baumkuchen store that is famous nationwide

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.

Scenic Hokkaido outlets with 200+ shops and local food

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

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

Surrounded by the beautiful green forests of Nambu red pine, you can soak in blissful peace and quiet.

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 by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.

A comic convention that fuses technology with pop culture such as Japanese-American movies, comics, and animation.

The Uramura oysters grown by the owner are exquisite

Set out for all corners of the country from Busta Shinjuku, the largest bus terminal in Japan!

The oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice) at this veteran shop is profound in its simplicity

An open-air cafe that looks out across spectacular scenery

A famous beautiful spot with as many as 260 small islands, known as one of the three greatest views of Japan, equal to Aki no Miyajima and Amanohashidate.

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

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.

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.

An outdoor rock festival held at Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki attended by representative artists from around Japan.

This shop of long standing is well-versed in handmade soba noodles and a purveyor to Hieizan Enryakuji Temple

AVETIKA is an underground shopping town in Osaka's Tennoji Abeno district, and includes 45 stores such as fashion outlets and gourmet restaurants and more.