360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO – Autumn/Winter Digest

360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO – Autumn//Museum

This video is available with supplementary captions. 360° HOKURIKU × TOKYO is the project that shows you the must-see wonders of Tokyo and prefectures of the Hokuriku region, in western Japan, in pairs. This chapter’s theme is “Autumn”, introducing the museum in Tokyo and Fukui.

■Tokyo
Kiyosumi Garden: A landscaped strolling garden built around a serene pond laid out with exquisite stones from all over Japan.

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo: One of the largest museums in Japan that has been displaying domestic and foreign art since 1945.

■Fukui
Fukui Station: The station features dinosaur monuments and replicas of fossil footprints.

Lake Kuzuryu: Enjoy the scenery of the elegant and vast Lake Kuzuryu and the spectacular mountain scenery surrounding the lake.

Katsuyama Dino Park: An attraction park featuring life-size dinosaur models.

Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum: A natural history museum focusing on dinosaurs where you can experience digging for fossils at the largest dinosaur fossil excavation site in Japan.

360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO – Winter/Daylight & Night-lights

This video is available with supplementary captions. 360° HOKURIKU × TOKYO is the project that shows you the must-see wonders of Tokyo and prefectures of the Hokuriku region, in western Japan, in pairs. This chapter’s theme is “Winter”, introducing the Daylight & Night-lights in Tokyo and Niigata.

■Tokyo

Kabukiza Theatre: A theatre dedicated to the traditional Japanese performing art of kabuki. The historical and traditional building housing the theatre stands as a symbol of Ginza.

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya: Offers a collection of upscale shops, restaurants and entertainment.

Ginza: One of Tokyo’s most famous tourist destinations lined with luxury goods retailers.

■Niigata

Echigo-Yuzawa Station: A warm, hospitable railway station with a host of things to do, including delicious eats, Japanese sake, and hot springs.

Naeba Ski Resort: One of Japan’s largest and most convenient winter resorts featuring restaurants, shops and ski school.

Night skiing, popular for its magical feel under the night lights, can be enjoyed daily during the event period.

360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO – Summer/Town walk

This video is available with supplementary captions. 360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO is the project that shows you the must-see wonders of Tokyo and prefectures of the Hokuriku region, in western Japan, in pairs. This chapter’s theme is “Summer”, introducing the town stroll in Tokyo and Ishikawa.

■Tokyo
The Shibuya Scramble Crossing: One of the most photogenic spots in Tokyo

Toki seven tea：A specialty shop for authentic bubble milk tea.

SHIBUYA109：The shopping mecca that is a source and a symbol of youth culture and fashion.

“Bon-Odori”: A Japanese summer tradition. “The bon-odori” is traditionally a dance performed to pray for the souls of ancestors, but has now become an entertaining summer festival.

■Ishikawa
Kanazawa Station: The only Japanese train station to be selected as one of the world’s 14 most beautiful stations.

Higashi Chaya District: A teahouse district founded around 200 years ago near the castle. The traditional streets and alleys are lined with restaurants and cafes operating in restored “kominka” (Japanese folk houses). You can rent a kimono to wear while strolling around the area.

Kenroku-en Garden: One of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, established in the 17th century. It is a delight to walk around the spacious garden and see its ponds, hills, houses and tearooms.

Kanazawa Castle: A symbol of Kanazawa’s history, built over 400 years ago. The stone walls, crafted by many artisans using various techniques not found in other castles, and the majestic gates are well worth the trip.

Yamashiro Onsen: A spa town of some 1300 years standing, where hot springs and traditional cuisine await.

360° KYUSHUxTOKYO - Culture / NAGASAKI

This video is available with supplementary captions.

360° KYUSHUxTOKYO is the project that shows you the must-see wonders of Tokyo and prefectures of the Kyushu region, in western Japan, in pairs.
This chapter’s theme is “Culture”, introducing Kawaii Culture（Tokyo）and Wakaran Mixed Culture (Nagasaki)

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■Tokyo:Kawaii Culture
Enjoy delicious and flamboyant sweets along Harajuku’s vibrant Takeshita Street.
Stop by the cute and spooky Kawaii Monster Cafe, home of the spectacular Sweets Go Round.
Eat and snap these colorful and crazy concoctions, served by the iconic Monster Girls.
Say hi to café mascot Choppy and take a selfie with the Monster Girls before you go. (As of November 2018, Choppy only performs on Wednesday nights.)
At night, the café becomes a wild and raucous show restaurant.

＜TOTTI CANDY FACTORY＞
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＜Kawaii Monster Café＞

■Nagasaki:Wakaran Mixed Culture
As a major trading port, Nagasaki saw the flourishing of “Wakaran” culture, a mixture of Japanese, Chinese and Western cultures.
Tour the beautiful Glover House, the oldest wooden Western-style building in Japan.
At Ryotei Kagetsu, enjoy Nagasaki’s unique Shippoku Ryori, a hybrid cuisine with Japanese, Chinese and Western elements.
Each October, the city hosts the Nagasaki Kunchi festival. As a symbol of Wakaran culture, it is a nationally-recognized Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
The various city districts each prepare their own unique dashi float and dance through the streets twirling them in the air.
All the dashi come together at Suwa Shrine, the main festival venue, for a colorful and vibrant mass celebration.
＜Glover Garden＞

＜Ryotei Kagetsu＞

＜Nagasaki Kunchi Festival＞

360° TOHOKUxTOKYO - festivals / AOMORI

360°TOHOKU & TOKYO film is a project that gathers and presents the must-see wonders of Tokyo and Tohoku area.
This short movie presents festivals in Aomori.

The brandsite is here.

About Nebuta festival...
The traditional fire festival called ”Nebuta”is hold in 8/2-8/7 every year and the number of visitors reach 3 milion.
Anyone can participate in the festival if you wear the traditional costume.
In 1980,the festival was desinged as a Important Intangible Cultural Propertyin Japan.

About Sanno festival
Sanno festival hold at Hie shrine that is one of the three biggest festivals in Japan is traditional and powerful festival.
Every other year, Tokyo is filled with the over-300m-parade in Shinko festival that is the grand ceremony of Sanno festival.
In the center of Tokyo ,please enjoy the experience as if you do time travel to Edo.

Check the festivals :
TOKYO：Sanno Festival
version only)

TOHOKU：Nebuta Festival　

Please use the special fare designed for overseas visitors
that is good deal to travel from Tokyo to Tohoku.

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Visiting Hida-Takayama (Takayama City), Gifu | Japan 360º VR TOUR

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The old town district of Hida-Takayama is one of the most popular tourist spots in Gifu Prefecture.

Make sure to visit the Miyagawa Morning Market held every morning along the Miyagawa River.
You can also admire the old townhouses for which Hida-Takayama is famous.

Another highlight during your Takayama trip are the town’s hot springs, which also offer many accommodations. Stay the night to fully enjoy your time in this area on your trip around Gifu!

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This other Gifu culture & nature focused playlist includes remarkable historical spots, gorgeous hiking paths & onsen hot springs, as well as idyllic, traditional Japanese villages.
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This activity focused playlist shows you various fun activities recommended from bungee jumping to scenic hikes & relaxing onsen hot springs.
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360° HOKURIKUxTOKYO – Autumn/Winter Digest