Many of Oita's tourist attractions are hot springs, like the reddish "Lake of Blood Hell" and a "mud springs" called "Bouzu Hell" where mud bubbles up.
The “Onsen Prefecture” slogan is everywhere in Oita.
Keyword: Beppu,onsen,Oita,Japan,hot spring
This is the campus of Hokkaido University, which first opened its doors in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural College. Its historic agricultural science department is a flagship institution in Japan with a long history.
Keyword: Hokkaido, University, Sapporo, campus, student
They continue to make a limited 200 "Exquisite Croquettes" every day. Changing locations to Mishima City in Shizuoka Prefecture, you would notice that numerous stores have put up a sign that reads "Mishima Croquette" on their storefront as you take a walk in the city. More than a dozen shops sell cr...
It's called the Nanja Monja Café and is up in the tree.
This tree house café opened in 2012. Climbing up the creaking, hand-made wooden stairs you will find a customer sitting on the terrace. The café is very popular among women.
Keyword: treehouse, café, women, Yokohama
Shinjuku Golden Gai has about 260 bars. People that are involved in the entertainment industry and writers frequently visit the area.
Keyword: Shinjuku, nightlife, bar, district, street, stroll
This is 'Sunflowers' by Van Gogh, said to have been lost in WWII. The original was lost in a fire during the war and no longer exists. The faithful reproductions of original artwork using ceramic boards find their way to this museum.
Keyword: Gogh, Sunflowers, Replication, revival, replica, Tok...
This small island in Chiba Prefecture is made entirely of white seashells, which was accumulated and formed naturally. At low tide it's about the size of a soccer field. It's a mountain of seashells as far as the eye can see. Many are Tokyo Bay clam shells.
Keyword: seashell, shell, island, Ch...
The president of a horticulture company brought this palm from abroad in 1919. The palm adopted wonderfully to the Hachijo Island's climate. Temperatures in Hachijo Island are stable all year round, between 10 and 30 degrees Celsius. The mild climate was perfect for Roebe palms. They grew and multip...
In a section surrounded by apartment buildings, the houses create a nice view. About 7 years ago, this area was full of houses, but now only a few remain. Everyone wants to preserve this sort of scenery.
Keyword: old houses, remain, Kitashinagawa, scenery
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a huge, densely populated city,
where people are always on the move. Beneath the buildings and streets is the city's subway system that runs through a network of underground tunnels. Currently, there are 13 subway lines.
Keyword: Tokyo, aeriel shot, people, build...
At the far end of a narrow alley called Ajiki ROJI, it's lined with tasteful wooden tradesmen's townhouses, or "Machiya,"which are distinctly Kyoto-style. Machiya serve both as residences and workshops for young people who create art here. It's a venue where young craftspeople polish skills and adva...
Ginza Yonchome Intersection is one of the most famous spots in Japan. Ginza is supposed to be the most luxurious town in Japan.
WAKO building with a clock tower is a symbol of Ginza.
Keyword: Ginza, intersection
Tokyo Station's Marunouchi exit is the start point for these yellow buses: the Hato bus. It's ready to hit the ground running in its 65th year of establishment.
Keyword: Tokyo, bus tour, sightseeing
It's a set of eight sushi pieces, including medium-fatty tuna, salmon roe and others. It's a truly satisfying and fresh feed of sushi as only Tsukiji can offer.
Keyword: sushi, Tsukiji
This tempura restaurant has been operating for 67 years. A feature of Asakusa tempura is the large volume of batter. Using sesame seed oil gives it a delicious aroma that encourages appetite.
Keyword: tempra, restaurant, Asakusa
Tokyo Station is located in the Marunouchi business district of Chiyoda, Tokyo. Served by many regional commuter lines of Japan Railways and the Tokyo Metro network, the station is crowded with commuters.
Keyword: Tokyo, station, Marunouchi, business district, crowd, commuter
Architecture
Travel/Landmarks
CJ100 The National Diet Building and Cherry Blossoms
The National Diet Building is the center of Japan's politics, which is in Nagata-cho, Tokyo. It features a pyramid-like tower in its center. The cherry blossoms in front of the building are beautiful in spring.
Keyword: The National Diet Building, Tokyo, cherry blossom, spring
The autumn colors are magical in this valley. It's a soothing natural hot spring. Shiobara Onsen is about two hours from Tokyo city.
Keyword: hot spring, onsen, autumn, soothing, Nasu, Shiobara
Food
Travel/Landmarks
CJ105 Onsen-Tamago (Egg Slow-boiled in a Hot Spring)
To make a great-looking egg requires mixing the hot spring components while withstanding the heat. Once boiled, they're then steamed with a temperature of 100 degree to finish. It takes about an hour to complete the work, while standing the whole time. The ready-to-eat black eggs are carried to the...
In the darkness ahead, a single beam of sunlight pierces through from above. This is the only time the sunlight shines through like this. This magical scene only occurs at a specific time each day.
Keyword: Oya, underground mine
There's the abundant nature. The island is aiming for world heritage listing. There's Oshima Tsumugi silk, which has a history of 1,300 years. Time also seems to pass very slowly on Amami Oshima.
Keyword: Amami Oshima, Tsumugi silk, nature
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