In Mito city, Ibaraki Prefecture, there is a DNA model like tower, which looks weird against an ordinary townscape.     This 100-meter tower is called Art Tower Mito and…

In Kochi Prefecture, there is a rare point where 133 degrees 33 minutes 33 seconds north latitude and 33 degrees 33 minutes 33 seconds east longitude. It is called by…

Last month, I wrote about how complicated Tokyo’s subway lines are.  In Tokyo actually, not only subway lines but also underground pedestrian promenades are well developed. Today, let me introduce…

    Last Thursday, Tobu Tower Sky Tree and Tobu Railway unveiled the official character for the Tokyo Sky Tree, which is scheduled to be opened in spring 2012. This…

  Although the soon to be a new icon of Tokyo, “Tokyo Sky Tree” is still under construction, you can see the complete look at Tobu World Square, a theme…

Tsukiji fish market is one of the biggest seafood markets in the world. The market is located in Tsukiji, Tokyo. It’s a major attraction for both Japanese and foreign tourists.

  HINOKIZAKA RESTAURANT AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, TOKYO RECEIVES ONE-STAR MICHELIN RATING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR TOKYO, November 25, 2009 – The “stars” aligned once again for The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, as…

    The Japan’s highest mountain Mount Fuji is 3,776 m high, and in [W:Sizuoka Prefecture] and [W:Yamanashi Prefecture]. It’s one of the Japanese “Three Holy Mountains” (Sanreizan in Japanese)…

    Tokyo Midtown is one of the latest fun spots in Tokyo.   It is a modern stylish complex including shops, restaurants, museum, offices, residences and park. It is…

    Last week, I had a wonderful lunch at a modern-French restaurant, “Forty Five” which is on the 45th floor of The Ritz Carlton Tokyo. The hotel is located…

Kyoto Filmmakers Lab was held in Kyoto, Japan from September 27 to October 1. This program provided a great experience and education to talented young filmmakers in the world. This…