TOKYO brings you trends in Tokyo based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour of Tokyo National Museum, Japan's oldest museum which opened in 1872. We feature works like swords, ukiyo-e, armor and kimono. In our professional segment, we highlight a designer who curates exhibits. We hear how he uses light and his techniques behind arranging sculptures to create ideal displays.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. The upcoming episodes are part of a special edition featuring Nagoya. Join our virtual tour of Chubu Centrair International Airport, a hub for 179 international and 39 domestic airports with over 10 million users annually. The facility offers Segway tours, a fun way to see the airport. After learning the ropes, check out the view from the observation deck which spans 300 meters. We'll also share tips for getting around the airport.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. On this virtual tour, we will visit the No.2 spot on TripAdvisor's "Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots in Japan," Chidorigafuchi. The 700-meter 260-cherry-blossom tree stretch is an impressive sight to see. We'll introduce some of the most social media worthy spots: cherry blossoms nearly touching the surface of the water from a boat and the limited time viewing of night cherry blossoms. We will also give tips on how to make your run more fun and productive at the increasingly popular Imperial Palace area.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Today's keyword is Takaosan. Only an hour away from the center of Tokyo, this mountain is popular among foreign tourists. The number of climbers per year exceeds 2.6 million and it has received 3 stars from the Michelin Guide. We will introduce various wild animals and plants you may encounter on the mountain, as well as stories of mountain worshipping and Japanese Tengu goblin folklores. We will also take you to the top of the mountain where you can enjoy the spectacular view.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Today, we'll take a unique journey on the waterfront. "Yakatabune" is a boat ride that dates back to the Edo period. We'll show you each step from reservations to the ride. "Yakatabune" also provides delicious food. Sand borer and sea eel are popular dishes served as tempura from Edo period where they used to fish off the boat. TOKYO SKYTREE and Rainbow Bridge reflections can be seen on water. The grand finale is spectacular fireworks. You'll get a special experience of Tokyo waterfront history.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. It is JR Chuo Line's 130th anniversary year. With plenty of unique towns along the line, Chuo Line has built a culture of its own. Today, we'll take a virtual tour in "Nakano," a symbolic area along the line. This town is known to be "the source of subcultures." Anime, manga, plastic models, railway goods, stamps, fashion ... we'll explore Nakano Broadway, where many specialty shops attract tourists from around the world. We'll introduce you to a deep world that will satisfy everyone's "geeky mind."
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Today, we'll take a virtual tour in Shimokitazawa. It was ranked No.2 as the "World's Coolest Neighborhood" in the travel magazine Time Out in 2019 because of its fashionable and cultural feel and the low living cost. Theater, music, and vintage clothing are some of its fashionable attractions. We'll show you how to enjoy this leading "cultural town" in Tokyo. Odakyu Line is now underground and the station has completed its renovation. The mixture of new and old is what you'll see in this 2019 Shimokitazawa tour.
#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. In 1990's, Roppongi was once called "the city that never sleeps," and the city flourished as a social center for adults. But recently, art museums have been opened one after another, Roppongi has been reborn as one of the best "art cities" in Tokyo. Please join our virtual tour of the city from art appreciation to international gourmet food. You will discover new spots to enjoy the long night of autumn.
It's a new form of Tokyo water transport! You can get to your destination without the traffic jam and crowds you face on dry land.
We will take you to the Centrair Airport, located 260 km west of Tokyo. A tour of riding on a personal transporter is one of the best activities.
A new entertainment hub, Flight of Dreams, has just opened in October 2018. Let's check what's inside!
Tokyo is surrounded by many waterways! Let's trace the history.
The Tokyo Sea Life Park boasts the most live exhibits of any aquarium in Tokyo. The massive tuna tank is what it's best known for.
Opened in 2012, the Sumida Aquarium is the latest in urban aquarium design. Its popular penguin exhibit is made possible by the persistent efforts of the keepers.
Tokyo's aquariums some of the most popular tourist destinations these days. But how did it all start?
Here are some older Tokyo stores still retaining traces of the good old days!
Tokyo is home to around 30 department stores and they have some common layout features.
This roller coaster is the main attraction at Yomiuriland, the largest of 7 major amusement parks in Tokyo.
The Ferris wheel at Yomiuriland is ideal for viewing seasonal illumination.
This VR gaming center has become a really popular attraction in the middle of Tokyo.
Join us on a virtual one-night stay in a ryokan, a Japanese-style inn.
In almost all Ryokans, futon bed will be rolled out in the evening.
The top free sightseeing attraction in all of Japan for 2016 was this Japan Airlines tour at Haneda Airport. Strap in to cockpit simulators and watch as ground crews perform maintenance on airplanes in the hangar.
Freshen up after a long flight as soon as you land at Haneda international terminal!
Getting to central Tokyo from Haneda is quick and economical with these transportation options!
Haneda Airport has been rated the world's cleanest airport two years in a row, thanks to hard-working members of the cleaning staff like Sachiko Suzuki.
Experience the ephemeral beauty of springtime cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park, a popular suburban oasis just outside central Tokyo.
Sip a glass of nostalgia in Harmonica Yokocho, a maze of alleyways lined with quirky small businesses and an eclectic mix of eateries. *Photos in this footage: Laquan Studio Ikuo SUZUKI
Get mesmerized by time-lapse footage of Narita International Airport by darwinfish105!
Everything a passenger could need is available once they touch down at Narita International Airport.
Discover the details and craftsmanship of samurai armor and weapons on display at the Tokyo National Museum.
Exhibition coordinator Shisei Kinoshita illustrates how he uses light and shadow to draw out the beauty and historical significance of artifacts in the Tokyo National Museum.
Enter a higher level of reverence while surrounded by Buddhist statues in the sculpture gallery of the Tokyo National Museum.
Most landscapes represented in Tokyo bathhouses are of Mt. Fuji. Of the three people left who can paint these murals today, one is Mizuki Tanaka. We are going to show you how she does it.
There is a place that has experienced a spike in Instagram hashtags at Maenohara Onsen lately.
Here is the etiquette of how to enjoy bathing at Maenohara Onsen, a popular spot to experience a natural hot spring in Tokyo.
Some 56,000 pieces of baggage are checked in at Narita every day and there is close to zero percent likelihood of any getting lost. Here is why.
Yoyogi Stadium, the symbol of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics was built using truly unique construction methods and is still super cool to this day.
