Spot List

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.

A pioneer in popularizing authentic French bread in Japan

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.

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

Sensationally soft cheesecake made using imported cheese from Denmark

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

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

Whity Umeda is Umeda, Osaka's underground shopping city. It is home to 190 stores, including apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.

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

A relaxing, casual environment with an extensive offering of black-colored sweets, lunch items, and more

A gyoza specialty restaurant overflowing with originality

If you're looking for a year-round resort in Hokkaido's Niseko, Q FOX BLACK DIAMOND HOTEL is a top pick! This popular hotel among LIVE JAPAN readers is the perfect base for skiing in winter, but you can enjoy outdoor activities in the cool highlands during summer, and explore the region's natural beauty throughout the year.

Enjoy the perfect blend of thrill and tranquility at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, an official hotel, adored by LIVE JAPAN readers. Located a stone's throw from the celebrated Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, it's an ideal retreat after a day filled with adventure. Indulge in a blissful spa experience, complete with a natural hot spring and sauna, set within the hotel's serene confines.

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

The new standard in Nara's souvenirs

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.

This highly popular patissserie is known for its many seasonal tarts

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.

Kawasaki Halloween, one of Japan's largest Halloween events in Japan, began in 1997.

Offering an open-air bath and quiet street view, Yugawara Onoya Ryokan is located in Yugawara, 23 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station and 47 km from Shuzen-ji Temple. Each accommodation at the 3-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV and slippers. An Asian breakfast is available at the property and includes warm dishes and local specialities. Hakone Checkpoint is 14 km from the ryokan, while Hakone Shrine is 17 km away.