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Let's climb the former Edo Castle! ~Stroll through the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace~

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Otemachi were once the site of the Honmaru, Ninomaru, and Sannomaru of Edo Castle. Feudal lords who served the Tokugawa shogunate passed through the Otemon Gate to meet the shogun...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.06.17

A slightly unusual museum in Tokyo that you won't get bored of even spending a whole day looking at!

Some people may have a rather stuffy image of museums. However, there are many museums in Tokyo where you can enjoy slightly unusual exhibits! This time, we will introduce some of these museums...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.06.12

Take the free bus "Metrolink" from Tokyo Station to Nihonbashi!

Did you know that there is a free bus that runs from the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station to the Nihonbashi area? It's called "Metrolink." The Metrolink runs every 10 to 15 minutes from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.05.23

Enjoy coffee in downtown Asakusa! The charm of the cafe, Angelus

After a day of sightseeing in Tokyo, you might feel a bit tired from walking around... How about relaxing at a traditional Japanese coffee shop? This time, we'll introduce you to a popular traditional coffee shop in Asakusa, home to popular tourist spots like Sensoji Temple...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.05.18

[Tokyo] Experience the history of railways! Check out the highlights at Tokyo Station!

Tokyo Station is a key transportation hub in the capital city of Tokyo, and is well-known to everyone. While many people tend to leave quickly due to concerns about transfer times, the station is actually packed with things to see. This time...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.05.10

[Tokyo] Travel to the setting of Chika Umino's "March Comes in Like a Lion"!

Chika Umino's popular comic "March Comes in Like a Lion" has been adapted into a live-action film starring Ryunosuke Kamiki, with the first part released on March 18, 2017, and the second part released on April 22. Last year, it was adapted into a TV...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.05.01

If you're looking to watch sports in Tokyo, this is the place to go! Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium has an attractive surrounding area

The WBC, a world baseball tournament, was held in 2017, and the media reported on the results of the games every day during the tournament, creating a sense of excitement. Throughout the tournament, I became interested in baseball...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.04.27

Take a journey to the setting of "Your Lie in April"!

The TV anime version of "Your Lie in April" was originally a boys' manga, but when it began airing in the fall of 2014, it quickly became hugely popular among women. The main character, Arima Kousei, is a piano...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.04.23

[Tokyo] If you want a quick drink, check these out! 4 popular standing bars in Tokyo!

You don't have much time, but you want to have a few drinks and some tasty snacks. When that happens, why not try a standing bar? Standing bars offer popular sake and high-quality drinks...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.04.18

Why not take a look at Tokyo from the sea? Try a water taxi!

When you enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo, you probably mostly visit tourist spots on land and enjoy the scenery from land. So, for those who usually see Tokyo from land, I would like to recommend...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.04.03

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