The Kofu Basin in Yamanashi has both good accessibility and beautiful nature. It has been a popular sightseeing spot as it's not far from Tokyo! In Kofu, there are many spots where you can overlook the city as you go up a little higher. Among them, I recommend "Fuefukigawa Fruit Park" which
There are plenty of cafes and lots of tasty sweets in Tokyo. Here let me introduce LOCOBEE staffs' favorite one. 【Cinnabon/Seattle's Best Coffee Roppongi】 When I come to Roppongi, I always visit here to have a break, Because I can have a delicious "Cinnabon" here. Melted icing
The Tokyo Skytree is known as the tallest tower not only in Japan, but in the world. Since opening in 2012, this 634 meter tall tower has become one of the most famous spots in Tokyo. The ordinary light up patterns are great as well, but in the Christmas season every year, 2 types of light up
Ramen has an origin in Chinese cuisine, but now it has evolved into Japanese own style and become a part of Japanese culture. Some travelers list "eating ramen" as one of the purposes of traveling in Japan. For those ramen lovers, I'll recommend Shinyokohama Ramen Museum, the world's first "fo
Many of you might imagine Hakodate when you hear night view in Hokkaido, but that's not all. Sapporo has so many recommended nightscape spots since there are lots of light as it's the largest city in Hokkaido. Among them, I'd like to introduce Mt. Moiwa well known for the beautiful view from t
The town is completely in a mood of Christmas these days. If you are planning to spend Christmas in Tokyo, you must check these 5 popular illumination spots I'm going to introduce. Midtown Christmas In the "Starlight Garden" which is held in Tokyo Midtown, fascinating scenery is crea
Which public transportation do you use usually when sightseeing in Tokyo? Many would say "subway" since it can take you almost anywhere in Tokyo, including the major sights. Though it's very efficient, I'll give you another option - SKY HOP BUS, the tourist bus with distinctive red body.
Awaji Island is an island in Hyogo Prefecture, a large island which has about the same size as Singapore. The convenient way to visit Awaji for sightseeing is either bus or car. The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world with a total length of 3,911m and a central spa
Ashikaga Flower Park, where about 100 kilometers away from Tokyo, is a very attractive place that many guests gather to see the purple color of the wisteria flowers when spring comes. Looking at this beautiful scenery, you will feel like you're lost in heaven. Wisteria, whichi is called fuji(藤)
Byodo-in, a temple in Uji, Kyoto, is one of the World Heritage Sites. It's a little bit far from the city center of Kyoto, but it is still one of the indispensable spots for Kyoto sightseeing. A representative spot in the precincts is the "Phoenix Hall(鳳凰堂)" which is well known as a national t
In these few years, forms of accommodation have become far more various than before. Boutique hotels, business hotels, youth-hostels, capsule hotels, ryokan, and B&B etc. Furthermore in Japan, you can stay at cyber cafe as well. There are many choices for accommodation according to your plan
August is the best season for fireworks! Fireworks displays are held everywhere in Japan. Have you already visited any of them this year? Here I'm going to introduce Omagari Fireworks Display which is held in Daisen, Akita. Some of you may have heard of this event which is known as one
“Moon Prism Power, Make Up!” “I’m Sailor Moon, the champion of justice!” Many of you must have heard of these phrases from the anime, Sailor Moon. It is a legendary anime which captivated all the girls at the time, since it has started broadcasting in 1992. Did you know that there were many gi
