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A small trip over the weekend. Make a day trip to the islands of Tokyo!

When it starts getting warm, the desire to go out in nature starts to take over, and a trip to the ocean or the mountains sounds great. For those who want to refresh themselves from the busy day to day, I recommend the islands off the coast of Tokyo! As it’s hard to take […]

Chidori-ga-fuchi, beautiful cherry blossoms reflected in the water

Among various sakura spots in Tokyo, Chidori-ga-fuchi is the best to see the combination of water and cherry blossom. Chidori-ga-fuchi shows two different faces in daytime and evening. Chidori-ga-fuchi is actually a moat of the Imperial Palace with promenade well maintained. Normally it is a relaxing place familiar to office workers, but many foreign […]

Entranced by cherry blossoms at Sumida Park and pinkTokyo Skytree

Sakura, or cherry blossom, is a symbol of spring in Japan. People gather to sakura festivals held all over the country every year. Cherry blossoms in daytime are of course beautiful, but “yozakura”, which means “night cherry”, are even more gorgeous and attractive. Here I’m introducing yozakura at Sumida Park, an oasis along the […]

Beautiful shidare-zakura at Rikugien

Rikugien is known as one of the mots famous gardens in Tokyo, as well as Koishikawa Korakuen. The garden is popular for its wonderful view changing with seasons, including spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. It certainly worth seeing as you can feel the taste of good old Japan. Shidare zakura attracts […]

Most popular cherry blossoms spot in Tokyo! – Meguro River

Along the Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossoms spots in Tokyo, no less than 800 cherry trees come into bloom. As branches make an arch over the river, it offers a beautiful pink tunnel. It worth visiting not only in daytime but also in the evening as the trees are illuminated […]

Enjoy cherry blossoms at Ueno Onshi Park

Viewing sakura, a Japanese name for cherry blossoms, is one of the major purposes of visiting Japan. There are many spots where you can see sakura, but where is the best? The answer will depend on who you ask, but here I’m introducing the Ueno Onshi Park. Ueno Onshi Park is regarded as […]

A World of Characters in the Station, Tokyo Character Street Vol.2

Continued from last time, we will introduce interesting shops in “Tokyo Character Street”. Crayon Shin-chan Official Shop Shin-chan is a 5-year old boy appears in nationally famous anime, Crayon Shin-chan, and he is very popular among children for his funny antics and behavior. The most popular items in this shop are sweets such […]

A World of Characters in the Station, Tokyo Character Street Vol.1

Many people, not only from Japan but from all over the world, come and go at Tokyo Station. In the underground of the station, there is a spot called “Tokyo Character Street”, which is popular especially among foreign travelers. Nowadays, cultures of Japan’s anime, manga and characters are spreading all over the world. […]

Sweet Scented Cinnamon Roll by “Cinnabon”

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, warm dough, rich cinnamon and brown […]

The World’s Tallest Christmas Tree?

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 […]

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