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Bring good luck and satisfy your hunger! 4 power and gourmet spots in Tokyo

Tokyo is home to a variety of temples and shrines, and many people visit them to pray for divine blessings. But wouldn't it be a little sad if you just visited the shrines and temples and left it there? For those of you who...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.23

Your eyes will be glued to these stunning designs! 4 must-see modern architecture spots in Tokyo

Tokyo is a city filled with skyscrapers and exudes a modern atmosphere. However, amid this concrete jungle, there are many "modern buildings" that stand out. Among the inorganic buildings...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.16

Visit the former Tokiwa-so site, a sacred place for manga! 

Tokiwa-so was once located about a 15-minute walk from Shiinamachi Station, one stop away from Ikebukuro on the local train. The god of manga, Osamu Tezuka, moved in in 1953, and subsequently Hiroo Terada, Fujiko...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.15

Enjoy Tokyo to the fullest without spending a penny! Free sightseeing spots in the city

You want to visit a popular tourist spot, but are shocked by the high admission fee! Some of you may have had the same experience. For example, in the case of the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree, the admission fee is...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.09

"Musashino Udon" that Director Hayao Miyazaki also ate, and a stroll around the setting of "Spirited Away"

Did you know? The world that Chihiro wanders into in Hayao Miyazaki's animated film "Spirited Away" is located in the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo. The five buildings that served as the model...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.07

Take a carefree solo trip! Enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo!

A must-read for anyone thinking about going on a solo trip to Tokyo! We'll show you how to enjoy sightseeing in Tokyo without feeling intimidated, even if you're traveling alone. Create your own plan and enjoy a carefree trip to the fullest...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.06

[Tokyo] Enjoy great value train travel and gourmet food by taking advantage of the long-distance train route!

Want to enjoy a short trip near Tokyo on your next holiday? We recommend taking a train on the O-mawari route. In some areas, including Tokyo, O-mawari routes are...

Kosuke KurodaKosuke Kuroda2017.03.04

Top 3 sightseeing spots along the Tokyo Bay coast

This time, we'll introduce three sightseeing spots in the Tokyo Bay area (Tokyo Waterfront Subcenter), which has been undergoing rapid development in recent years. After touring the Maritime Science Museum and the Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation), we'll head to DiverCity Tokyo...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.04

Kanda Shrine, Akihabara gourmet food, and a tour of the "Love Live" holy land

The TV anime "Love Live!" is set at Otonokizaka Academy, a girls' high school located near Akihabara and Kanda. The school is on the brink of closure in three years, and nine female students form an idol group called μ̵...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.03.03

Top 3 Recommended Tourist Spots in Asakusa, Tokyo

Asakusa, Tokyo, is a popular destination for foreign tourists, with its modern urban atmosphere and traditional architecture. Here are three recommended spots to enjoy Asakusa even on a short stay. Access: Nearest station...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.03

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