#TOKYO

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour of Harajuku, an area world-famous for its cutting-edge fashion and kawaii, or "cute" culture. We will take you to unique spaces, shops, and eateries as we follow the trending # keywords: #Kawaii, #Food, and #Fantasy. A visit to a popular ukiyo-e museum shows how people of the Edo period also cherished kawaii culture.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour of the Setagaya Line, a 5km long tram connecting 2 suburban stations - Sangen-jaya and Shimo-takaido. This street car is key for locals and has been used since 1925. It runs through a narrow passage surrounded by retro scenery and homes. Let's take a trip through time as we follow the trending # keywords: #Shopping street, #Boroichi flea market, #Old train.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour of Tokyo Tower, a popular landmark and the 2nd tallest structure in Japan. It reopened in 2018 to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a new observation deck which stands at a height of 250m from the ground. We share its history as a symbol representing Tokyo which also serves as a communications tower. We also highlight the expert responsible for illuminating the structure.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. This episode is a special edition featuring Miyazaki Prefecture which is blessed with a temperate climate and surrounded by many historical landmarks. Join us on a virtual tour of hot spots that are sure to be popular among overseas tourists. We will take you to eateries, historical sights, and spiritual "power spots" as we follow the trending # keywords: #Food, #Museum, and #Spiritual.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. Join us on a virtual tour of Ochanomizu, an area recently booming with tourists. It's known for its many educational institutions. We'll visit Yushima Seido, a sacred hall popular with youth who stop by to pray for success in school and university entrance exams. We also check out tasty dishes at a student dining hall at 75 meters above ground while taking in views of Mt. Fuji and Shinjuku skyscrapers.

#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.

#TOKYO brings you travel trends based on social media posts written by experienced travelers. In this episode, we will explore the new landmarks in Shibuya. Thanks to a large-scale redevelopment project, big changes are underway in the Shibuya area. From November to December of 2019, there were many new openings. On December 5, SHIBUYA FUKURAS opened for business. With a terminal for buses from both Haneda and Narita Airports, it serves as a new gateway to Shibuya. And then there's Shibuya Scramble Square, which opened November 1. This multipurpose facility combines both commercial and office space. But the biggest attraction is its open-air rooftop observation deck, providing breathtaking views of Tokyo from a whole new angle.