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 a long time off, why not tak
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
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 yoza
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Haneda Airport is the entrance of Tokyo from sky. It has been more and more popular since the international terminal appeared. Accessible from downtown Tokyo, it's popular for date and among families who like planes. The Starry Cafe is a highly recommended spot in Haneda. This is
Railroad systems in Japan are very efficient. In this article, let's look at how to take a train in Japan. The most common way to take train is to check the fare to your destination on the map and buy a ticket at the ticket machine. However, it is quite difficult to find an unfamiliar n
