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A former castle town that was especially important during Japan's feudal period, Takamatsu is the largest city on Shikoku island. It is an excellent base from which to explore the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
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1. Ritsurin Garden
Ritsurin Garden was landscaped for Edo Era daimyo (feudal lords) over the course of a hundred years, reaching its present design in 1745.
Designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty, this spacious garden features six ponds and thirteen landscaped hills. At Ritsurin Garden, it is said the scenery changes with every step, a characteristic called “ippo ikkei.”
Relax with a bowl of matcha (powdered green tea) at Kikugetsu-tei teahouse while you take in the picturesque landscape, and afterward marvel at the intricate beauty of Sanuki folk crafts on display at the Sanuki Mingeikan Folk Craft Museum. You can also enjoy a ride on a Japanese boat.
Ritsurin Garden
20-16, 1-chome, Kuribayashi-cho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture 7..

Japan has reached new levels of “new normal” with its latest venture: animated waiters.
At Yakiniku no Watami, you’ll find that instead of being greeted and served by people, animated characters on wheely robots will do the work instead. The characters are Vtubers (virtual YouTubers) who are very happy to see you!
Let’s take a look at the latest Vtuber trend in Japan.
What’s Happening, and What is Yakiniku no Watami?
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Watami is a chain of izakaya (Japanese-style pubs or eateries) that can be found throughout Japan. Typically, a server will take you to your table, but then you can order your food and drink through a tablet on the table.
Yakiniku no Watami is a new branch of Watami specializing in a dish called yakiniku. Yakiniku literally means “grilled meat” but broadly refers to meat and vegetables that are grilled on a metal netting or iron plate.
For a limited time, Yakiniku no Watami will be using a serving robot called “KettyBot” to serve the customers through vir..

The name Hiroshima may forever be associated with the destructive power of the atomic bomb, but the city of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture are today full of life and things to do and see. Here we'll have a look at 17 of the best things to do in Hiroshima.
1. Itsukushima Shrine
(Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture)
Named a World Heritage Site in 1996, Itsukushima has long been renowned as a holy island. With Itsukushima Shrine actually standing on the water, it provides a breathtaking view of the sea that looks truly spiritual.
(Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture)
The torii gate is placed out at sea, and during high tide, the shrine sits in the water, allowing for a pristine ocean view, while at low tide, people can walk right up to it. Visitors come to Itsukushima Shrine for a historical and cultural experience and see a spectacular sight rarely seen anywhere else.
(Courtesy of Hiroshima Prefecture)
Itsukushima Shrine
1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588Book Now ▶ Explo..

Facing the Pacific Ocean on Kyushu's east coast, Miyazaki Prefecture is home to beaches and forests, and is famous for its chicken dishes.
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1. Aoshima
With a circumference of only 1.5 kilometers, Aoshima is a small island connected to the mainland at Aoshima Swimming Beach by the 'Yayoi Bridge.'
Unique rock formations known as the 'Devil's Washboard' encircle the island, while the interior is covered in lush sub-tropical vegetation, with 226 species of flora to be found, including various kinds of spermatophyta (seed plants) and ferns.
Aoshima
2 Chome Aoshima, Miyazaki, 889-21622. Eda Shrine
A popular healing spot, Eda Shrine was written about in the Engishiki as long ago as the 10th century and is noted as the place where two gods, Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, are enshrined.
It is also mentioned in the Norito chant, heard at shrines nationwide.
Izanami-no-Mikoto fled Yomi (the underworld) whilst being pursued b..

Miyagi Prefecture is home to one of the world’s top three fishing spots – the Kinkasan-Sanriku fishing grounds. Not far away is the capital city of Sendai, and as you might imagine, the incredibly fresh and beautiful seafood is a must-try when visiting the area!
A recommended seafood shop near Sendai Station is Osakana Center Ichinoichi. It’s usually packed with visitors as it offers top-quality seafood at unbelievably reasonable prices! And of course, many visitors can't help but share it with their socials. Here we will introduce their popular seafood bowl that overflows with toppings.
Osakana Center Ichinoichi: Enjoy a variety-filled seafood bowl right by Sendai Station
Once you exit Sendai Station’s West Exit on the second floor, make your way towards Hotel Metropolitan Sendai on your left. From here, walk down the stairs of the pedestrian deck.
After leaving Sendai Station’s West Exit and taking a left at Hotel Metropolitan Sendai, Osakana Center Ichinoichi can be found a mer..