Hie shrine is a very popular tourist spot in Tokyo metropolitan nagatacho area. The god enshrined here is believed to be guardian deity of the Tokugawa family. Just outside the temple area there are several torii gates which looks very beautiful. So, my today's recommended travel spot is Hie shrine.

A stone step festival held every other year at Atago Shrine in Tokyo. The scene of carrying a mikoshi down the steep stone steps is truly a masterpiece!

Today's place is 昭和記念公園. Spring is one of the best times here in Japan. In Tokyo, this park is the perfect place to find almost all kinds of spring flowers.

Tomorrow, February 22nd, is Cat Day. So, I would like to introduce one place related to cats. It is Gotokuji Temple located in Setagaya Ward. Gotokuji Temple is the birthplace of Maneki-neko. There are many beckoning cats. If you have time, please go. Nearest Station Setagaya Line Miyanosaka Odakyu Line Gotokuji

[English/Japanese] Tomorrow, February 22, is Cat Day. As previously mentioned, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly town. There are shelter cat cafes around Hachioji and Nishi-Hachioji Stations. There are also many cats in the Hanamachi area, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by the locals. Today we will introduce you to "shutters with cats painted on them" in Hachioji, the first of which is located in Hanamachi. The second one is a Nepalese curry restaurant located a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. Both have great designs! Tomorrow, February 22, is "Cat Day". As I mentioned before, Hachioji is also a cat-friendly city. There are protected cat cafes around Hachioji Station and Nishi Hachioji Station. In addition, there are many cats in the area around Hanamachi, which I introduced earlier, and they are loved by locals. Today I would like to introduce the "shutter with a cat drawn" in Hachioji. The first is located in Huajie. The other is a Nepalese curry shop that is a 2-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. Both have wonderful designs!

I took this photo at "Aqua Park Shinagawa" near Shinagawa Station in Tokyo! !! I visited to take pictures with a friend from the photography club. A dolphin parade is being held, and dolphins fly coolly in time with the light and sound. There is no doubt that you will be attracted by the cuteness and coolness of the dolphins!!! In addition to the parade, you can also see a jungle zone and sea animals such as penguins, seals, otters, and sharks! Please visit when you go to Shinagawa Station!

This is the Tokyo Sky Tree taken from the observation room of Shibuya SKY. I was careful to clearly capture the cityscape in the foreground.

It is a building near Nogizaka Station in Tokyo. I was attracted by the buildings and the blue sky that made me feel like I was abroad, so I clicked the shutter. To change your mood a little, it is recommended to look up at the sky.

It is a wind chime festival of Shojuin in Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture. There are many wind chime alleys in the precincts, and depending on the season, hydrangeas, sunflowers, and cosmos wind chimes are displayed. It is very cute, the tone is pleasant and soothing. At Shojuin, you can enjoy not only wind chimes but also the windows and ceiling maps of the guest hall all year round.

This is a night view photo taken from Manhattan Hills (already closed) of the Odakyu Department Store main store. There is Tokyo Mode Gakuen in front and there is a bus stop on the Four Main Line.

This photo is taken when I went to Odaiba (Toyosu). It was the most beautiful photo I took when I went to Odaiba.

Introducing the photos posted on "Everyone's Post"! This is a pickup post of the inbound tourism information SNS "Cool Japan Video". Today, I would like to introduce "Na-chan's post "Illumination of Yomiuri Land". The gorgeous and colorful illuminations are beautiful. "Yomiuri Land" is a comprehensive leisure facility that straddles Inagi City, Tokyo and Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. There are 43 types of attractions, ranging from those that even small children can ride to screaming such as bungee jumping. Various events and collaboration events are also one of the attractions. The popular anime, Delicious Party ♡ Pretty Cure, and collaboration events with Hatsune Miku are being held. The event "Jewelmination", which is currently attracting attention, is the world's first to express the color of a gemstone with LEDs, and you can enjoy vivid illumination. (Period: Until Sunday, April 9) The collaboration between the fountain show "La Fontaine" held only for two days in winter and about 800 fireworks is a must-see. Highlights include images projected on the water screen from a huge 12-meter-high ring, 185 fountains, lasers and flames. And the fireworks in the winter sky are sure to impress. (Date: Saturday, February 11 and Saturday, February 18) The collaboration show with fireworks is only for two days, but the fountain show is still being held after that, so you can't miss it. For Yomiuri Land tickets, it is recommended to purchase advance tickets. It can be purchased at the official online ticket sales site "Yomiran CLUB" and Seven Tickets. ◆Yomiuri Land◆ 【Address】〒206-8725 4015-1 Yanoguchi, Inagi City, Tokyo 【Access】 From Keio Yomiuri Land Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line About 5 minutes by Yomiuri Land gondola "Sky Shuttle" Please check the official website for details.

[English/Japanese] The other day I had lunch at Hokkaido Soup Curry Workshop Seven West, a 3-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji Station. I chose the sweet curry, but it was quite spicy and I could taste a variety of spices. The chicken on the bone, which was cooked so well that it fell apart when touched with chopsticks, was the best part. Most of the students enrolled in our school are from Southeast Asia. Almost all of them have "curry" in their countries. When I show the students how to make Japanese home-style curry, they are surprised at how different it is from their own country. And they are even more surprised when they learn that there is another type of curry in the same country, Hokkaido Curry! The other day, I had lunch at "Hokkaido Soup Curry Kobo Seven West", which is a 3-minute walk from Nishi Hachioji Station. I chose the curry sweet, but it was quite spicy and very tasty with various spices. The bone-in chicken that was so stewed that it crumbled just by touching it with chopsticks was the best. Most of our students are from Southeast Asia. In most countries there is "curry". When I teach my students how to make Japan's homely curry, they are amazed at the difference from their own country. Also, I am even more surprised to learn that there is a type of Hokkaido curry even in the same Japan!

I went to a Rikugien Gardens on the edge of Bunkyo Ward. I was able to do pleasant sightseeing under the blue sky.

I went to Haneda Airport. It was a break for exams, and there were not many people, so I was able to take pictures casually.

Statue of Nio at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa

Shibuya at night in cyberpunk. As Shibuya development progresses in the future, it will become more and more futuristic. I shot while imagining such things. Also, because Shibuya has many IT companies, I thought that the cyberpunk atmosphere would be a good match. The scramble crossing is always lively. I guess it will become more and more Shibuya and futuristic from now on. I'm really looking forward to that.

In the summer of Asakusa Shrine, lanterns with the delicious expression "Natsumode" were displayed. Coupled with the blue sky, it is a stylish feeling. Speaking of Asakusa, Sensoji Temple is famous, but please visit the Asakusa Shrine right next to it.

★ The 15th COOL JAPAN VIDEOS Photo Contest is currently being ★ held under the theme of "Recommended Japan Sightseeing Spots in 2023" We look forward to receiving many applications from you! This time, we will introduce a post by "Abhi Sen"! It's a piece that feels wabi sabi. The "Old Kaneiji Five-storied Pagoda" in Ueno Zoo, Taito Ward, Tokyo. It has a long history of about 400 years and is designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. It was lost in 1639, but was donated in 1958. ◆Ueno Park◆ 【Address】〒110-0008 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo Ikenohata 3-chome 【Access】 Get off at JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin Tohoku Line, JR Takasaki Line, JR Utsunomiya Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line "Ueno" (G16 / H17) and walk about 2 minutes 【Parking lot】Available (charged) Please check the official website for details.

[English] Setsubun event was held at the school on February 3. Students made ogre masks and enjoyed bean-throwing. Hachioji, where the school is located, has a famous mountain called Mt. Takao, where a Setsubun event is also held every year. In 2020, our school participated in the Setsubun event at Mt. It was a very lively and fun event. On February 3rd, we held a Setsubun event at the school. The students made demon masks and enjoyed mamemaki (bean throwing). In Hachioji, where the school is located, there is a famous mountain called Mt. Takao. Mt. Takao also holds an annual Setsubun event. Our school also participated in the Setsubun event held on Mt. Takao in 2020. It was a very lively and fun event.

The five-storied pagoda of Ueno park looks very beautiful in every season. Ueno park is one of the most popular spots that hardly need any recommendations yet I want to recommend it because sometimes in a rush we somehow overlook a few things or spots that's why this post. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene. Although the pagoda is almost covered in flowers during the sakura season, once on a peony flower exhibition day when I went there I stopped after seeing such a sight. Amid the colorless nature, the red pagoda and flower-printed Japanese umbrella in front of it formed a strangely beautiful scene.

A much less known place in Tokyo. Several tourist and local people usually visit Kama kura to see the great budha but unfortunately many of them don't know this great budha of Tokyo. This great budha of Tokyo is selected as one of the top 100 tourist spot in in new Tokyo. Additionally this is the 3rd largest bronze statue of budha in Japan. This is located in Akatsuka of Itabashi city. Almost no crowd but very well organized place. I highly recommend tourists to visit Tokyo daibutsu during their stay in Tokyo.

While the illumination of the cherry blossoms at night is canceled across the Coronavirus pandemic, the cherry blossoms of the Meguro River are illuminated by ordinary street lamps. It's a pity that there is no illumination, but I was able to reaffirm the beauty of the place.

[English/Japanese] I would like to introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery store called "Nekoma" located in "Soto Terrace," a spot that promotes traditional culture in Hachioji, which I wrote about in a previous article. This wagashi is very delicious with lots of sweet bean paste stuck inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after a beckoning cat (cat figurine) that survived the Hachioji air raid. The beckoning cat is displayed in a store near this "Soto Terrace. There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. At our Japanese language school, we sometimes talk about the Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you come and learn Japanese in a city with a rich history? I will introduce "Nekoyaki" at a Japanese confectionery shop called "Nekoma" in the spot "Kuwato Terrace" that transmits the traditional culture of Hachioji, which I wrote about in the previous article. This Japanese confectionery is very tasty with a lot of red bean paste inside. The face of the cat in this "Nekoyaki" is said to be modeled after the beckoning cat (cat figurine) that was burnt out during the Hachioji air raid. Maneki Neko is displayed in a shop near this "Kuwato Terrace". There are several places and things related to the war in Hachioji. Even in our Japanese school, we sometimes take up the Great Hachioji Air Raid in class. Why don't you learn Japanese in a city with a long history?

This is the view from near Odaiba "Fuji TV" in Koto-ku, Tokyo! Odaiba Seaside Park Went around 10 p.m. You can see the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower behind it, and the Statue of Liberty in front of it. The scenery is very beautiful. The scenery is beautiful no matter when you go. There are places to play a lot and you can shop a lot! I think that parents and children and families can enjoy a fun and fulfilling trip! Why don't you enjoy shopping, play, eat delicious food, drink, and finally enjoy the scenery?!!!!!

Gundam in Odaiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo! How life-size?! Too cool!!! If you haven't seen it live, you'll be surprised (((((;゚Д゚))))) Very powerful and very big! And beautiful Irresistible for Gundam lovers (๑∀♡๑♡) I would like many people from Japan overseas to see it live! Watch for free Even from a distance, it is powerful and has an increased presence! It's lit up in blue and red now, and it's even cooler!!!!! Please go there when you go to Odaiba! And more! If you walk a little, you can see ? a superb view.

I felt bitterly cold in winter in Hibiya Park.

[English/Japanese] I visited Soto Terrace, a spot that opened last November to promote Hachioji's traditional culture. It is a 7-minute walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small street in Hanamachi. I visited at night so it was very quiet, but I heard it is very lively on weekends and holidays with events. There is a nice store and I bought some cute sweets. I will report on the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old town, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for foreign students to learn about Japanese culture! I went to Kuwato Terrace, a spot that opened in November last year to transmit the traditional culture of Hachioji. 7 minutes walk from Hachioji Station. You can reach it by passing through a small road in Hanamachi. I visited at night, so the atmosphere was very quiet, but on holidays, it was very lively with events. There was a nice shop and I bought cute sweets. I will report the sweets I bought next time. Hachioji is an old city, so there are many events and places that convey traditional culture. I think it's a great city for international students to learn about Japan culture!

Mountains of Okutama in Tokyo

"Flowers of Japanese Paper" Washi paper, which is made by intertwining long fibers, is delicate, pale, ephemeral and lovely when torn. Washi paper made so that it can be seen through is finished as an object of light. We are exhibiting at the "Paper Art Exhibition" being held at Gallery Art Rush in Daikanyama. It is a gallery where you can enjoy the works of unique artists. Please take a look when you come near us. Art Rush Exhibition Vol.403 "Paper Art Exhibition" Wednesday, January 11, 2023 — Monday, January 30, 2023 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Monday 5:00 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays (admission free) =Participating Artists= Keima Yuuki (paper cutout) Yukiko Hōzuki (Japanese paper crafts) ACCO (Pulp Art) Kiyoba (paper cutout) Ryo Takagi (paper cutout) Patrick Gannon (paper cutout) Koike Junko (Mixed Media)